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Several recognitions and new business items highlighted the Thursday, July 10 meeting of the Kingsville R-I Board Of Education. After approving the agenda, the board presented recognitions to the Class Of 2025 valedictorian, salutatorian and spring sports honorees. Old Business Afterwards, old business was taken up. Just one item was discussed, that having to do…

Fireworks displays are common this time of the year, with numerous ones taking place both before and after July 4 celebrations. But, one that was both unplanned and unexpected, took place in nearby Strasburg Tuesday, July 22, when authorities disposed of recently discovered pyrotechnics and other explosive materials. The occurence took place after family members…

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

The Holden Board Of Public Works moved through a short agenda when it held its monthly meeting Tuesday July 1. Old business Water System Holden Water Superintendent Tony Lerda reported there was a leak located on 4th Street that was challenging to locate. The leak was small, but eventually was located and repaired. He also…

  The Holden City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, and heard various updates and reports at it’s Thursday, July 17 meeting. Ordinances The approved ordinances dealt with a mill and overlay contract in addition to a Chapter 25-Procurement Change. Also, given approval was the Coalition Cybersecurity insurance. Resolutions Previously in the meeting, various resolutions…

The H.O.P.E. Community Activity Center will be hosting a Life Line Screening event Thursday, August 28. Life Line Screening is the premier provider of stroke and cardiovascular disease risk screenings since 1993. Life Line Screening is extending a discounted offer to all H.O.P.E. members which will identify their risk level for the following diseases: 1.…

Former students of LaTour School are invited to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate shared memories at the annual school-wide reunion on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.. The event will be held at Rose Hill Baptist Church. Open to all former students, the reunion draws alumni from across the years, bringing together those whose lives…

A number of financial items were on the agenda when the Holden R-III Board of Education held a work session Thursday, June 26. Consent Agenda Prior to the business items at hand the board unanimously approved the consent agenda which included: minutes from the June 9 meeting; payment of bills and financial statement; and sub…

The City Of Holden Parks Department will present a grand fireworks display this coming Saturday evening. The “Spark In The Park” will take place July 12 at the Holden City Park. Festivities will start at 7:30 p.m., with fireworks beginning at dusk. There is no charge for the event. Sno cones and water will be…

Tammy Aldridge Contributing Writer The 13th annual Tractor Cruise sponsored by the Kingsville Recreation Club – Kingsville Area Residents Exceptional Services (KARES) program, is scheduled for Saturday August 2. In addition, there will be a tractor show at the Kingsville City Park following the 20- mile cruise. This event is held in memory of Bryan…