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NORMA GRACE (GOACHER) BAUGHMAN

Norma Grace Baughman (Goacher), 89, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville. Born Wednesday, May 14, 1930 in Clarence, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late John Goacher and the late Martha (Edwards) Goacher. Norma married Charles Baughman on January 7, 1951, and he preceded…

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REDA GALE (TISH) MILES

Reda Gale (Tish) Miles, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home in Centerview, Missouri. She was born August 8, 1948 in Davenport, Florida, the daughter of Fred and Cornelia (Fox) Tish, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Wauchula High School in Wauchula, Florida, the Class of 1964. She…

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JOHN LEE ALDRICH, SR.

John Lee Aldrich, Sr., 78, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was born on November 27, 1941 in Bunceton, Missouri, the son of Bill and Lola (Hill) Aldrich. John served in the United States Army, spending three years and three months stationed at…

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HHS Class of 2020 Celebrates Commencement

  The 72 members of the HHS Class of 2020 are celebrating their accomplishments of the last 13 years! The R-III District has been holding individual graduation  ceremonies for the seniors May 5-8, as a way to honor them in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Class of 2020 will have some unique memories of…

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Absentee Ballots Available For June 2 Election

Johnson County Clerk, Diane Thompson, reminds registered voters who will be absent from their polling location on June 2 that absentee ballots are now available. Absentee voting for the June 2 (formerly the April 7) General Municipal Election will continue through 5 p.m. Monday, June 1 at the Johnson County Courthouse, Voter Registration Office. The…

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Local Churches To Reopen

With the announcement from Governor Mike Parson, as well as Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS), regarding the reopening of Missouri, local churches have announced their plans for reopening for public worship. New Life Fellowship – We will have two services to limit the number of attendees being too close to one another per the…

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National Day of Prayer To Take Place Tonight (Thursday)

Holden will once again be observing the National Day of Prayer tonight (Thursday). Everyone is invited to join your neighbors tonight, Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. in the downtown park. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Hallar Building. There will be worship music and sharing and prayer from…

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Holden Native Battles COVID on Front Lines

  While the deadly coronavirus pandemic and subsequent quarantine have been hard on everyone, few have been impacted like the front line workers, including nurses, doctors and EMTs. Holden native and 1980 HHS graduate Kathy (Wright) Delatte is a registered nurse and works at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is a specialty hospital focused…

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Holden Family Care Safely and Proudly Serving Community

  Local businesses have had to alter the way they interact with the public since the COVID-19 pandemic has invaded our world. Some non-essential businesses were closed, due to the stay-at-home order given by Governor Mike Parson last month. Essential businesses, such as Holden Family Care, have had to make changes in their procedures and…

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The Faces of Courage – Nurses Work the Front Lines

  Pictured are former Holden resident and HHS graduate, Kathy (Wright) Delatte (right), and a fellow nurse. Kathy is a registered nurse who is working on the front lines during this historic COVID-19 pandemic. She is the daughter of Connie Wright of Holden, and the late Kester Wright. See this week’s Image for a full story, told in…

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