Chamber Told Of New City Administrator
The hiring of a new City Administrator and news of good turnouts for Cruise Night and the recent rodeo highlighted the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday, July 7. In community reports, City Council member Allen Mensch informed the Chamber that the City had hired Cynthia Freeman as the new City Administrator of Holden.…
Read MoreMan Perishes In Tractor Accident
William Brunner, a 90-year-old Holden man, perished in a tractor accident in Johnson County on Wednesday, June 29. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the accident took place between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Route TT, east of Southwest 1821st Road. An eastbound John Deere tractor, driven by Brunner, traveled off the…
Read MoreLawrence William Conner Jr.
Lawrence William Conner Jr., 43, of Kingsville, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 24, 2022, at home. He was born on Friday, February 2, 1979, in San Bernardino, California. In 1993, Larry and his family moved to Kingsville, Missouri, where he attended Holden High School. After leaving school, he drove a truck for different companies…
Read MoreWilliam Eugene “Bill” Brunner
William Eugene “Bill” Brunner, 90 of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in a farm accident. Bill was born June 10, 1932, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Frank and Alma (Kunkel) Brunner. He attended school in Springfield, Illinois, and married Marjorie Ann Buerkett on January 3, 1953, at Cathedral of the Immaculate…
Read MoreJacqueline Fay Hartwell
Jacqueline Fay Hartwell Jacqueline Fay Hartwell passed away on Friday, June 24th, 2022 in her home in Grandview, Missouri. She was born on April 1, 1948, in Warrensburg, Missouri to Jack Curtis Hartwell and Georgia Lee Stuckey. As Jackie grew up she attended several schools. She had fond memories of her time at the…
Read MoreTerry James Brown III
Terry James Brown III, 29, of Holden, Missouri passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 27, 2022. He was born on Monday, January 11, 1993, in Independence, Missouri to Rebecca Talley and the late Terry Brown II. Terry attended and graduated from Holden high school in 2011. He was a meat cutter at…
Read MoreEric Matthew Thomason
We regretfully announce the sudden passing of Eric Matthew Thomason, 23, of Holden, Missouri. Eric passed away on June 18th, due to a fatal vehicle accident. Born September 27, 1998 to Mark and Delight Thomason in Warrensburg, MO, Eric grew up with siblings Tyler Bruns and Riley Thomason on the family farm. He found a…
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Chamber Discusses Monument, Parking
It was a light agenda when the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce met earlier this month. After minutes and financials were approved, one item in old business was taken up. It was reported a monument stone had been ordered from Dan Cast commemorating the donors for the recently-completed electrical project. It is to be placed…
Read MoreHolden Mayor Recuperating
Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe recently suffered an accident which resulted in cuts, cracked ribs and broken right ankle. The mishap occurred when he fell from a ladder while inspecting a malfunctioning air conditioning unit at his father’s home. Currently, Briscoe is recuperating at home while still working on his duties as Mayor. (Editor’s Note: We…
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