Ethel Louise Carter
Ethel Louise Carter, 95 of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; formerly of Holden passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Addington Place in Lee’s Summit. Ethel was born September 19, 1928 in Denton, Missouri the daughter of Wallace H. and Louise (Neal) Eagleson. She graduated from Holden High School. She was united in marriage to Gilbert Edward…
Read MorePatricia “Cathleen” Locascio
Patricia “Cathleen” Locascio, 67 of Holden, Missouri passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Cathleen was born March 16, 1957 in Harrisonville, Missouri the daughter of Maurice V. and Edna L. (Ferris) Connell. She graduated from Kingsville High School. She was united in marriage to Charles Vincent Locascio IV on October…
Read MoreCruise Night Set For This Friday Evening
All are reminded that crowd favorite, “Cruise Night” is coming Friday June 7, in downtown Holden. So, if you have a “ride” you’d like to share, bring it! If you want to have a good time, see some fantastic vehicles and take in some mouth-watering food and great music, bring it! The festivities begin at…
Read MorePaws & Memaws Sells, Fletchalls Become New Owners
Paws and Memaws, a grooming, boarding kennel and pet cremation business in Holden has sold. The change recently was posted on Facebook by owners Phil and Sam Roberts. According to the post, it has been purchased by Tucker and Shayla Fletchall. The business, now named Black Diamond Kennels, will maintain the same services…
Read MorePersonnel Items Main Focus Of LJC6 Board
Hiring and resignations of staff and personnel took up the majority of the agenda when the LJC6 Board of Education gathered for its May 13 meeting. Before those items were discussed, Superintendent Kathy Butler announced Lucas Richards had officially tendered his resignation from the board. Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy should send or…
Read MoreLong-Time Fixture In Downtown Holden To Close
Substitute Pay Rates, Fiber, Renovations, And Sidewalk Bid, Among Topics At R-III BOE
Topics on the expenditure side and monthly reports were taken up at the Monday, May 13 Holden R-III Board of Education. New Business Items Substitute pay rates for 2024-2025 topped the new business items as the Board increased certified teacher sub rates from $110 to $120 per day. Other substitute positions pay will remain as…
Read MoreCinda (Cindy) L. Davis
Cinda (Cindy) L. Davis, 68 of Holden, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Cindy was born September 12, 1955 in Hamburg, Iowa; daughter of George Thomas Erb and Virginia Lea (Maupin) Erb. She was graduated from Hamburg High School and moved to Missouri…
Read MoreHolden School Foundation Board Presents Check To Holden High School FBLA
NORMA L. DUNCAN
Norma Lee Duncan, 88, of Pleasant Hill, was born February 21, 1936, in Strasburg, the daughter of Clifford I. and Hazel L. (Hobbs) Windsor. She departed this life Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Belton Regional Medical Center with family by her side. Norma was a 1953 Kingsville High School graduate. On February 21, 1955,…
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