Area News

Routine reports and business items were taken up when the Holden City Council gathered for its monthly meeting, Dec. 19. After approval of minutes and expenditures, the council heard from Selena Garten, an area resident, who presented her foundation, the Phoenix Network, to the council. She said the foundation will provide resources and support to…

The Holden Community of Christ Church, with help from the United Methodist and St. Patrick’s Catholic churches will again prepare dinner on Christmas Day. This is an open invitation. All are asked to join in at the Community of Christ Church, 4th and Pine, for a delicious meal and fellowship. Dinner will be served at…

Although differences remain as to the procurement process of attaining a new company to succeed O&M to manage the water district, the Board of Public Works and the City Council appear to be edging closer to an agreement. That was the upshot of the Tuesday, Dec. 3 meeting of the Holden Board of Public Works.…

  When one lives to be an astonishing 105 years of age, there’s certainly a lot of history and memories that go along with that accomplishment. Such is the case with Alice Eldridge Flournoy a former resident of Holden, who turned past the century-plus mark for the fifth time November 24, 2024 while at Meyer…

A Community Christmas Dinner is set for Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:00 – 7:00 at the Hallar Building in Holden. For those who are alone for the holidays, having a difficult time providing, homeless or just wanting to spend some time in fellowship, this is a wonderful opportunity to join in for a traditional dinner…

The New Hope Baptist Church will be hosting the annual Joanne Butler memorial toy giveaway once again. This event will be on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Persons wanting to attend, must make an appointment. Appointments can be made by calling/texting 816-590-0636. Please leave a message/voicemail, and messages will be returned after…

Differences between the Board of Public Works and the City of Holden pertaining to the process of securing a company to replace O&M as the city’s water/sewer contractor apparently remain after the most recent meeting of the BPW, Wednesday, Nov. 6. In the meeting, there were comments from the BPW concerning the latitude of the…

Reports on the city’s water and sewer systems and discussion about the procurement process of a water contractor were heard when the Holden Board of Public Works met Wednesday, Nov. 6. Under old business, Holden Water Superintendent Tony Lerda reported on chemical use and costs in the water system. He noted although the cost of…

The City Council convened on November 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Ray Briscoe led the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation. Roll call was taken with Council persons Jim McDaniel, Larry Miller, Allen Mensch, Julie Fields, Gary Goodfellow and Carol Mallory being present. Councilman Morgan Pemberton was absent, and Councilmember Guy Barwick arrived late…

The NEXT Gen Youth of the Holden United Methodist Church will be hosting a Holiday Vendor Fair Saturday, Nov. 23 at the church from 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. See this weeks Image for more info.