Shop Small Saturday Slated For November 30
Christmas is right around the corner and for those wishing to get a bit of a head start on the season, Small Shop Saturday may be just the right ticket. The annual event, Sponsored by the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce, will be filled with vendors, games for the kids, a lighted parade and of…
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Police Apprehend Man Charged With Starting Fire In Holden
On October 28, 2024, at about 2:25 p.m. Holden Police Officer Dylan Hardy was on patrol and witnessed a fire being started in a field off 14th street, Holden, Missouri. Due to the dry conditions and winds the fire quickly spread across the field behind the City Park. Holden Police Officers, assisted by Johnson County…
Read MoreMiller Mausoleum Open For Halloween
The Miller mausoleum will be open for trick or treating on Halloween from 6 to 10, as well as Friday and Saturday 7 to 9.
Read MoreHarold Benjamin Steinbach
Harold Benjamin Steinbach, 82, passed away on October 19, 2024 in Lee’s Summit, MO after a courageous battle with numerous health conditions. He was born to Bert and Evelyn (Newland) Steinbach on September 18, 1942 in Bardstown, KY. The family moved to Warrensburg, MO in 1948. Harold graduated from Warrensburg High School with the class…
Read MoreCleo Hunter
Cleo Hunter, age 91, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Degreef Hospice House in St. Louis. She was born on March 25, 1933 in Shawnee Mound, Missouri the daughter of Norman and Florence (Frisch) Kreisel. Cleo grew up on a farm near Shawnee Mound and graduated…
Read MoreHolden City Council Holds Monthly Meeting
The Holden City Council held its monthly meeting Thursday Oct. 17. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation by Mayor Ray Briscoe. Councilman Jim McDaniel and Councilman Guy Barwick were absent at roll call. The minutes from the September meeting were approved without discussion, as were the monthly appropriations/expenditures after Councilwoman…
Read MoreWitches Night Out This Friday Evening In Holden
This Friday, Oct. 18, ladies of all ages are invited to have an evening for themselves when the Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce and Central Bank hosts Witches Night Out. The event, in downtown Holden, gives ladies a pre-Halloween treat to do a little shopping, wine tasting and more, plus a chance to have more…
Read More“Pink Tea” This Coming Sunday At The Hallar Building
One last reminder that the 2024 “Pink Tea” will take place Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hallar Building. This year’s event, presented by the Holden Passion For The Cure, will be expanded to include: guest speakers, finger sandwiches, veggie cups, cookies, drinks, silent auction, and a live dessert auction.…
Read MoreWater Superintendent Reports “Almost Daily” Water Breaks Occur During August
Holden Water Superintendent Tony Lerda reported a number of problems had emerged recently when addressing the Board of Public Works at its monthly meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7. Old Business Water System Lerda first began his report by saying there had been several breaks in the 4” line on McKissick prior to being able to move…
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