Obituary -James “Jim” Smith, Sr.
James Thomas Smith, Sr., age 74, passed away October 8, 2025, in Springfield, Mo. He was born June 21, 1951, in Eunice, Mo., to Thomas and Hattie Smith. Jim married the love of his life, Vickie Lynn Jarrett, on Valentine’s Day in 1976. To this union, two children were born. He is preceded in death…
Read MoreObituary – Donald “Donnie” Simmons, Jr.
Donald “Donnie” A. Simmons, Jr., age 58, of Licking, Mo., passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at the University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Donnie was born July 13, 1967, in Jacksonville, Fla., a son to Donald A. Simmons, Sr., and the late Paula Martin. On May 14, 2020, Donnie was united in marriage to Rebecca…
Read MoreObituary – Norman E. Lingo
Norman Eugene Lingo, age 92, of Plato, Missouri, passed away on October 5, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1933, in Evening Shade, Missouri, to Margrett Elizabeth (Sudheimer) Lingo and James Clabourn Lingo. Norman graduated from Plato High School in 1951. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he earned…
Read MoreIn this edition: October 9, 2025
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Read MoreCoach’s legacy commemorated with jersey retirement
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking High School principal Jarad RInne welcomed guests to Wulff Field at Deer Licking Park Tuesday where a ceremony was held to commemorate and celebrate the coaching career of Licking native and longtime Licking High School Baseball Coach Byron Hagler. Byron Hagler coached for 15 years of his 28-year high school…
Read MoreRose Holland Trout Derby a great success
By Shari Harris, Publisher The 62nd Annual Rose Holland Trout Derby, which raises funds for the American Heart Association, took place at Montauk State Park over the weekend, with activities beginning on Friday, October 3. The Current River Cruisers kicked off the event with their annual car show. Forty-two vehicles were registered, with over 50…
Read MoreHelping others at the United Community Help Center
By Shari Harris, Publisher The United Community Help Center houses a food pantry and thrift store on Park Street in Licking. In addition to monthly food giveaways, which are income based and have to be applied for, the food pantry also offers emergency food to those in need. The thrift store provides affordable, second-hand clothing…
Read MoreKnights of Columbus Fish Fry
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Read MoreWildcat Volleyball undefeated in Frisco League Quad
The Licking Lady Wildcats Volleyball team ended their week by going undefeated Saturday in the Frisco League Quad. Licking High School hosted Plato, Laquey and Dixon, and each team faced the other throughout the day. Licking started their day against Plato and won in two sets, 25-10, 25-16. In their second match of the day,…
Read MoreThe winning continues for Licking
By Cole Roark The week of September 29 was another big one for the Wildcat baseball team, as they would pick up five more wins to bring their overall record to 19-3. Doing the job has been the mantra for Licking all season, and they were up to the task against five different opponents as…
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