John Candy was born in Toronto, Canada October 31st, 1950 raised in a working-class catholic family.  On Candy's fifth birthday his father sadly passed away to heart complications at the young age of thirty-five.  This experience of loss pushed his fear of losing his loved ones and ignorance of his own physical health.      In High School he was a member of the student council, member of the drama club, and a star football player.  His dreams of going pro in football abruptly

For the students at Licking Heights, the week of April 13th, 2026, holds a deeper meaning than just another spring spirit week. It marks the Ohio Military Family Spirit Week, a dedicated time to recognize the unique journeys of the many military-connected children walking the school’s halls. These students often face a "quiet battle" behind the scenes, navigating an average of six to nine different schools before graduation and enduring the emotional weight of parental deploy

The March Madness season at Licking Heights took on a literal meaning as the annual tradition of Senior Tag (often called "Senior Assassin") reached its peak intensity in the spring of 2026. What started as a fun bonding ritual for the graduating class quickly turned into a high-stakes game of stealth and strategy, with teams of seniors stalking their assigned targets through the streets of Pataskala. Armed with neon-green super soakers and brightly colored water balloons, st

Natalie Mahoney: One of Fourteen Strikeouts against Buckeye Valley The Licking Heights 2026 Softball season is underway and the Ladies are starting off strong with a 2-0 win over the Buckeye Valley Barons. The win came with Hornets pitcher Natalie Mahoney having 14 strikeouts. The Hornets opened up the scoring, scoring off a Buckeye Valley error in the 4th inning to put the score at 1-0 Hornets. Kelsey Carter scored the next run, hitting a solo home run in the 5th to put the

Illustration and Story by Patrick Mills      This past week I finished my two-month long journey of watching my new number-one sitcom ' How I Met Your Mother '.  The show starts with the introduction of the protagonist Ted Mosby, a man who is such a hopeless romantic that you can help feel bad for the guy living in New York City.       The show starts with Ted sharing an apartment with his two college friends, and self declared soulmates Lily Aldrin and Marshall Eriksen.  The

Celebrate Creativity at the 10th Annual Licking Heights District Art Show! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of color and imagination! The 10th Annual Licking Heights District Art Show is back for 2026, showcasing the incredible talent and hard work of our student artists from across the district. From vibrant paintings and intricate sketches to unique sculptures, this milestone event celebrates a decade of artistic excellence in our community. Whether you're an art en

Prepare to be enthralled as the LHHS Theatre Club, in partnership with American Primary Healthcare, brings the weird and wonderful world of The Addams Family Musical to life! Join us for a night of macabre humor and heart-tugging moments as Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, grows up and falls in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a secret she confides only in her father, Gomez. Everything changes on the fateful night they host a di