Mayor Speaks About Parks & Recreation As Council Considers Bills/Resolutions
At its Thursday, Oct. 19 meeting, the Holden City Council considered several bills/resolutions ranging from modular home placements to Parks and Recreation. It was the latter which drew considerable attention when Mayor Ray Briscoe expressed his thoughts about Bill No. 10-03-23 Chapter 23 – The Board of Parks and Recreation. In opening the discussion with…
Read MoreReports Given, Resignations Accepted At Council Meeting
Departmental reports and two Council Member resignations took place at the October City Council Meeting. After the approval of minutes from the Sept. 21 meeting as well as the appropriations/expenditures presented at the body’s Fiance and Budget Committee gathering, the Holden City Council heard opening comments from Mayor Ray Briscoe. He first spoke about the…
Read MoreLaura “Juanita” Hutchings
Laura “Juanita” Hutchings, 96 of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Holden Manor Care Center. Juanita was born January 5, 1927 at Calhoun, Missouri to John Curtis Johnson and Veda Eudora (Bowers) Johnson. She attended grade school in Oklahoma and moved back to Missouri in the seventh grade. She attended high school…
Read MoreHAMA In Need Of Help From Community
H.A.M.A.’s (Holden Area Ministerial Association) is in need of the community’s help. Rising costs of fees for purchasing food and processing it, higher bills for electricity, and lingering issues dating back to the COVID pandemic all have contributed to a serious and potentially critical situation for the pantry. When interviewed several weeks ago, Food Pantry…
Read MoreDouglas Graham Chaney
Douglas Graham Chaney, 41 of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Doug was born October 12, 1981 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Delbert G. Chaney and Beverly J. (Sager) Chaney. He graduated from Lone Jack High School. He made his home in Raytown and Kansas City prior…
Read MoreCamaron Louise Timmons
Camaron Louise Timmons 24, of Holden, Missouri went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on November 20, 1998, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Jacquelyn Timmons and Justin Wiley. She attended Holden High School and then Job Corps of Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Cammie Lou…
Read MoreKingsville Trunk or Treat Set for Saturday At Ballpark
Kingsville’s Annual Trunk Or Treat is set for 6:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Kingsville Ballpark. In addition to tons of treats available for the youngsters, there will be a parade of costumes, games and a photo area for those who would like a keepsake of the evening. Concessions will be available as well…
Read MoreDowntown Trick or Treat, Story Book Trail Set For Tuesday, Oct. 31
It’s that time of the year again when little ghouls and goblins will be hitting the streets for The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce’s and Main Street Holden, Inc.’s Annual Trick or Treat and Story Book Trail events. The Trick or Treat will take place in Downtown Holden from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. There,…
Read MoreTwo Resign From Holden City Council, Search For Replacements Under Way
Two City Council members submitted their resignations, which were accepted by the Holden City Council at the regular session on October 19. The two were Jessica Page of Ward 2 and Forrest Brillhart of Ward 1. Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe expressed his appreciation of the contribution of each of these individuals and will encourage them…
Read MoreJames Edward Rearden
James Edward Rearden, 79, of Holden, Missouri passed away Saturday October 14, 2023, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Holden on February 14, 1944, to Thomas and Mary (Beatty) Rearden. James grew up in Holden and graduated from high school in 1964. James married Gale Still on February…
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