Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce Reviews Past, Looks At Future
Old and new business items and a review of previous and upcoming events were on the table when the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 3. Taking up old business, member Tony Lerda told the Chamber the downtown installation of railings should be completed before this year’s Holden Street Fair…
Read MoreChristopher Alan Jones
Christopher Alan Jones passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023 at the age of 60 at his home in Kingsville Missouri, he was survived in death by his wife, Sandy Jones of 35 years. Born September 1, 1962 to Louis Jones and Shannon Gentry. Christopher lived his younger years between the beaches of San Diego,…
Read MoreNellie Jane Hutchings
Nellie Jane Hutchings 90, of Holden, MO passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, surrounded by family. Jane was born December 27, 1932, in Gunn City, Missouri. She was one of 13 children born to Harold (Pug) and Doris Hyatt. Jane attended Gunn City grade school graduating from Latour High School in 1950. Some of her…
Read MoreTractor Cruise Coming This Week, August 5
The 11th annual Tractor Cruise sponsored by the Kingsville Recreation Club – Kingsville Area Residents Exceptional Services (KARES) program, is finally here! This coming Saturday, Aug. 5, here will be a tractor show at the Kingsville City Park following the 20-mile cruise. This event is held in memory of Bryan Simms and the proceeds benefit…
Read MoreMonthly Cruise Night To Be Held August 4
All are reminded that this coming Friday, August 4, is the first Friday of the month. That means Cruise Night in downtown Holden is right around the corner. So, fire up your engines, bring the family and tell friends they are in for another great evening of cars, trucks, motorcycles and an assortment of other…
Read MoreResolutions, Bills Approved By City Council, Police Chief Reports Major Problems With HPD’s Building
The second portion of the Holden City Council meeting of July 20 saw several bills and resolutions passed, as well as report by the Holden Chief of Police about the department’s building condition. Beginning with resolutions, Mayor Ray Briscoe brought the body’s attention to Resolution No. R23-012 Parks and Recreation Board. This called for the…
Read MoreJoseph Mason Casto
Joseph Mason Casto, 79 of Holden, MO passed away peacefully at his daughter-in-law’s home in Grain Valley, MO on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Joe was born January 25, 1944, in Portland, ME to the late Chester and Joan (Martell) Casto. Joe spent his childhood in Maine and moved with the family to Lee’s Summit, MO…
Read MoreKingsville Graduate Making Mark In Political, Acting Endeavors
When you see a resume that contains credentials, such as; Mayor, Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina; Commendation recipient, South Carolina, House of Representatives, and Actor, “Outer Banks,” Netflix; you might not immediately associate that person with someone from Kingsville, MO. But those and many other laudits have been bestowed on a 1988 graduate from none of…
Read MoreRuth Hammond
Ruth Hammond, passed away peacefully on July, 13, 2023, at Holden Manor at the age of 91. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by family and friends. Ruth was born on May 5, 1932, in Chilhowee, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Sarah (Sadie) Dameron. She married Ira Hammond in 1953. Shortly after…
Read MoreActivities, Events, Focus Of July 6 Chamber Meeting
Reports of activities, upcoming events and projects were heard when the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce held it’s monthly meeting Thursday, July 6. To open the meeting, Chamber President Lynette Zimmer presented some Holden Fair posters which had been made recently. The posters will be distributed throughout Holden to bring attention to the event, which…
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