Ribbon Cuttings For New Businesses Saturday, June 6
New Mayor and Chamber member Alan Mensch has announced a pair of ribbon cuttings for new businesses will take place Saturday, June 6. Those are: • Renewed Kids Resale (inside Key Coffee) at 11:30 a.m.; and • R&S Tire and Service at Noon. Chamber President Brent Bown has also announced several are going to be…
Read MoreDorothy F. Humphries Pine
Dorothy F. Humphries Pine of Independence, MO passed away at Cedarhurst Retirement Home on May 7, 2026, at age 90. Services included a visitation on May 19 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Speaks Chapel on 39th Street Independence, MO. Graveside services were set for May 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the Holden Cemetery Holden MO. In…
Read MoreFrancis Leroy Brillhart
Francis Leroy Brillhart, age 91, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Holden, Missouri. Francis was born on Thursday, January 03, 1935, in Belleville, Kansas, the son of Earl and Blanche (Stewart) Brillhart. He was one of three sons born to the family. At the…
Read MoreJEWELL MAE (GOODWIN) SHOCKLEY
Jewell Mae (Goodwin) Shockley was born May 16, 1922, in Calhoun, Mo to the parents of Sam Edward Goodwin and Netty Mae Goodwin. Sam and Netty had a total of six children, two boys and four girls, and Jewell was their last surviving child. Jewell did not always attend school as she was taught at…
Read MoreHolden Mourns Passage Of Former Mayor, Community Leader
Francis Leroy Brillhart, age 91, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Holden, Missouri. Francis was born on Thursday, January 03, 1935, in Belleville, Kansas, the son of Earl and Blanche (Stewart) Brillhart. He was one of three sons born to the family. At the…
Read MoreKingsville To Host All School Reunion June 7
An all school reunion for Kingsville is set to take place June 7, 2026. Registration begins at 12:30 at the school. It is a carry-in lunch affair, so those attending should bring sandwiches, snack trays or desserts. For more information email: Kingsvillealumni@gmail.com.
Read MoreHolden R-III Graduation This Coming Sunday
The Holden R-III School District will hold its 2026 Graduation Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the High School gymnasium. The ceremony will include the recognition of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni, Ray Briscoe. The last day of school for the 2025-2026 year is Thursday, May 21, 2026. The Kingsville R-1 School District held…
Read MoreRay Briscoe Selected As The 2026 Holden R-III Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
The Holden R-3 School District is proud to announce Mr. Ray Briscoe, a 1968 graduate of Holden High School, as the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Each year, the district recognizes an alumnus who reflects the values, traditions, and excellence of Holden High School through outstanding achievement, service, and leadership. Mr. Briscoe’s lifelong commitment…
Read MoreReorganization, New Business Items Highlight Holden R-III BOE Meeting
A reorganization of the R-III Board of Education and a number of new business items highlighted the agenda when the body held its monthly meeting Monday, April 13. Reorganization As a result of the April 7 Municipal Election, the Board seated three new members. Those were: Georgia Jarman. Debbie Doney and Jaime Schutte. They replaced…
Read MoreCruise Night Set For First Event Of The Year
The first Cruise Night of the year has finally arrived! The event, sponsored by the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce, kicks off the 2026 year this Friday evening (May 1) from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Holden’s historic 2nd Street. There, a variety of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs and just about anything on…
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