Christmas Store Annual Event Scheduled For December 2 & 3
As the Christmas season is quickly approaching, the First United Methodist Church has set the date for the annual Christmas Store event to be held Dec. 2 and 3 to be held at the church. If the generosity in your heart cries out to help this cause, monetary donations, or contributions of food and gifts…
Read MoreJack Lee Gard
Jack Lee Gard, 90, longtime Kingsville resident passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Jack was born March 3, 1932 in Longview, Washington, son of George and Mary (Nichols) Gard. He graduated from Kingsville High School. He was united in marriage to Grace Ann Bray on September 9, 1949…
Read MoreMichael Lloyd Roach
Michael Lloyd Roach, 46, of Lathrop, MO, passed away November 5th, 2022. He was born September 2nd, 1976, in Kansas City, MO. He was a member of the Local 10 Ironworkers for more than twenty-seven years, after graduating in 1995 from Grandview High School. Mike loved his career as an Ironworker and was proud to…
Read MoreChamber To Hold Annual Shop Small Saturday Event
Saturday, Nov. 26, will kick off the Christmas holiday season when the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Customer Appreciation & Shop Small Saturday. The day promises to be an exciting one, filled with events for every age, extended business hours until 8:00 p.m., contests, and a shopping sweepstakes, which could provide a…
Read MoreBPW Learns Of Sunshine Request
A Sunshine request involving property on North Grand Street and presented to Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe was reported to the Holden Board of Public Works at it’s monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1 by Water Superintendent, Tony Lerda. The request, he said, is being handled by the Mayor and City Administrator, Cynthia Freeman, but they wanted…
Read MoreChamber Holds Awards Banquet
The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce enjoyed another well-attended and enjoyment-filled evening last Friday night when it hosted it’s annual awards banquet at the Community Activity Center in Holden. During the gathering, attendees were treated to a social hour, great meal catered by Jamie’s Place, presentation of awards and games, this year themed…
Read MoreJESSIE E. GASTON
Jessie Earlene Gaston, 73, of Holden, was born April 23, 1949, in Wyandotte, Michigan, the daughter of Jesse Earl and Anita Delores (Krug) Frick. She departed this life, Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Jessie was first employed as cab driver for the Yellow Cab Company in Kansas City. She later…
Read MoreElizabeth “Joan” Fisher
Elizabeth “Joan” Fisher passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home in Belton. Joan was born May 4, 1930 in Levasy, Missouri the daughter of Harry Henry Wildschuetz and Livona Elizabeth (Harris) Wildschuetz. Following high school, Joan received her Teacher’s Certificate from Central Missouri State Teacher’s College in Warrensburg. She was united…
Read MoreCalvin Kenneth Doll
Calvin Kenneth Doll Known to all his family and friends as Kenny, Kenneth, Ken, and even C.K., but never Calvin, Kenneth led an exciting and fulfilling life! Kenneth was born November 10, 1930, on the kitchen table at a farmhouse in Lucas, Missouri. He spent his childhood growing up in Urich, Missouri before moving to…
Read MorePSC COLD WEATHER RULE TAKES EFFECT NOVEMBER 1
The Missouri Public Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers with heat-related utility bills, begins on November 1, 2022. The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2023. It has been a part of the Commission’s rules and regulations since 1977. The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and electric utilities…
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