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With a chilly night, the Holden Eagles football team playing at home, and the Chiefs on TV, a bit smaller attendance at last Friday’s Cruise Night was to be expected. That said, there was not a shortage of vehicles and food to satisfy those in attendance. In addition, the casual atmosphere provided a chance for…

Reports and updates were the focus of the Holden City Council when the body gathered for its monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 21. After the approval of all of the July minutes and the monthly expenditures were passed without discussion, Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe gave several updates to the council. Mayor Updates Briscoe began saying the…

Holden’s Annual Street Fair is just around the corner and, as usual, is packed with any number of activities. See The Holden Street Fair Book under “Special Sections” on our website.  

H.O.P.E.’s Board of Directors heard a presentation from SpotOn Sales Representative Annette Adams and discussed an air conditioning unit issue when it met Wednesday, Aug. 20. Presentation After approval of minutes and financial reports, the board heard a presentation from Annette Adams, SpotOn Point Of Sales representative. Adams informed the board about the key features…

Reports on the water and sewer systems and an update on plans for O&M Enterprises were among the topics of discussion when the Holden Board of Public Works met Wednesday, Aug. 13. Financial Statement Review After approving the minutes, the board turned its attention to a review of the recent financial statement. It was noted…

Several financial matters and new business items headlined the Aug. 11 meeting of the Holden R-III Board Of Education. Tax Levy Hearing Prior to the regular meeting, Superintendent Dr. Mike Hough conducted the tax rate hearing. In it, he reported with the passing of Proposition K.I.T.S., proposed tax rates would be $3.5500 Incidental; $0.8400 Debt…

Excitement for the annual Holden Street Fair is beginning to build! And, to provide an insight as to what will be in the event, the Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce has recently completed a 24-page publication containing all you need to know about the Sept. 11, 12 and 13 event. Holden and Kingsville residents and…

Tammy Aldridge Contributing Writer The Kingsville Recreation Club will host its 20th Annual Community Day this coming Saturday, August 16 at the Kingsville Ballpark. The theme this year is: “This is our Dirt – This Is Our Story.” Food, fun, and activities will take place all day… and the best part is tall activities are…

The All-American Circus is set to take place from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 at the H.O.P.E. Community Activity Center, located at 101 South Market St. in Holden. The event features all the classics of a real American family circus! All are invited to come early and enjoy the kid’s fun zone…

  Last week two potentially life-saving gifts were given to Holden Family Care and the Holden Police Department. The donations, Narcan cabinets, are used to store and provide easy access to naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. They came from Salena and Jim Garten. On October 3, 2024, Salena lost her son, Steven…