First 2024 Cruise Night Set For This Friday Evening
The Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce will be hosting the first Cruise Night of the 2024 season this coming Friday night (May 3) in downtown Holden. As usual, the event will feature local cars, trucks and motorcycles which are always a delight to motor enthusiasts. There is no registration or entry form necessary, but there…
Read MoreLJC6 Board Of Education Busy After Election Results
The April 2 election results and personnel matters were the main focuses of the LoneāJack C6 Board of Education when it met Thursday, April. After approving the consent agenda, the Board accepted the results of the recent municipal election held April 2. The result for the LJC6 Board of Education were as follows: Rebecca Campbell…
Read MoreDay Of Prayer To Be Observed In Holden, Thursday, May 2
Observance of the National Day of Prayer is set for 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2 at the Life Celebration Amphitheater in downtown Holden. All are encouraged to attend and pray for our nation.
Read MoreChamber Hears Reports Of Past, Upcoming Events
Reports on past and upcoming events were heard when the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce had its April meeting. Before tackling business items, Jenny Sollars reported there were no presentations scheduled for the meeting, but… See This Week’s Image for full story…
Read MoreHolden BPW Works Through Short List of Items At April Meeting
The Holden Board Of Public Works went through a relatively short agenda when it gathered for its monthly meeting Wednesday, April 3. In old business, Water Superintendent Tony Lerda told the Board most repairs in the last month were on the streets from prior main breaks. He also noted the water plant chemical room ceiling…
Read MoreNew R-III Board Takes Up Hefty Agenda At April Meeting
The newly-seated Holden R-III School Board hit the ground running as it faced a hefty agenda at its Thursday, April 8 meeting. During approval of the consent agenda, a motion by Nathan Haun, and seconded by Matt Ferguson to add Samantha Judd to the substitute list was made. Motion carried 7-0. In addition, a motion…
Read MoreAlfred DeWayne Fife
Alfred DeWayne Fife, 89, of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. DeWayne was born January 22, 1935, to Seth LaVern and Myrle Chittenden Fife in Bingham Canyon, Utah. One of six children, DeWayne grew up in mining towns such as Silverton, Colorado and…
Read MoreGladys Louise (Mifflin) Dean
Gladys Louise (Mifflin) Dean 92 of Pittsville Missouri, passed away peacefully at home April 7, 2024. Gladys was born September 26, 1931, to Estel and Bessie (Smith) Mifflin. She grew up in Cornelia Missouri or as the natives called it, Shanghai. She attended and graduated from Warrensburg College High in 1949. Gladys enjoyed fishing, sewing,…
Read MorePaul Ralph Watson
Paul Ralph Watson, 84, passed away on March 31, 2024, in Holden, Missouri. Paul was born the seventh son of a seventh son to Ada Bell (Posey) Watson and Charles G. Watson of Earle, Arkansas, on April 30th, 1939. Paul was raised as a sharecropper, where he quit school at a young age to help…
Read MoreLinda Gail Watson (Cantrell)
Linda Gail Watson (Cantrell), 80, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, surrounded by family. Linda was born May 11, 1943, to John Thomas Cantrell, Jr. and Lula Lee (Potter) Renick in Holden, Missouri where she lived until her passing. She was a cherished member of the community. Linda was a loving…
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