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The American Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels, and we now face an emergency blood shortage. In recent weeks, we’ve had to limit our distributions of some of the most transfused blood types to hospitals. We need donors now, and in the weeks ahead, to help rebuild the blood supply. Blood…

An update by Mayor Ray Briscoe and departmental reports were heard when the Holden City Council gathered for its December meeting. After approving November minutes with a minor amendment and having no community citizens or organizations scheduled, Mayor Briscoe addressed the Council. He pointed out the City is halfway through this fiscal year and there…

  Filing deadline for the Holden City Council election in April has closed with all offices except Ward 2B holding candidates. Since the position of mayor is a four-year term and Ray Briscoe was elected in 2022, the office is not up for election. In Ward 1A, Morgan Pemberton will be the sole candidate. Pemberton…

On September 22, 2022, 16-year-old Alexis Stockdall was involved in a motor vehicle crash when her car collided with a tractor, left the roadway and rolled multiple times. Stockdall was trapped inside the car and required extrication by first responders. See Full Story In This Week’s Image…

  Sam Raber, a Holden resident, was awarded the 35-year Membership Lapel Pin and Certificate at the Dec. 9, 2023, meeting of the Martin Warren Chapter, Missouri Society, Sons of the American Revolution (MOSSAR). Sam’s wife, Doris Raber, assisted with the award ceremony. Compatriot Raber is a charter member of the Martin Warren Chapter, Missouri…

An audit presentation by Troutt, Beeman & Co. and general reports about the water system were heard by the Holden Board of Public Works at its monthly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5. Butch Beeman, the auditing firm representative, led the presentation by thanking everyone present for the continued business relationship. He noted it is required by…

  The 2nd Annual Christmas Community Dinner is scheduled for today (Thursday, Dec. 14)­ from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Holden City Hall. For those who are having a difficult time providing, are all alone for the holidays or homeless, this event is for YOU! Relax, join in some good fellowship and enjoy…

  The annual Joann Butler Memorial toy give away will take place Saturday, Dec. 16. The event will be held at New Hope Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Please call (816) 590-0636 to make an appointment. Individuals who already have been helped through the school, angel tree, etc. are asked not to…

Tammy Aldridge Image Contributor ‘Twas a few Saturdays before Christmas and the sound of laughter could be heard throughout the town of Kingsville. The magic of Christmas brought excitement to many as the Kingsville Recreation Club hosted their annual “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday Dec. 9. Those of us closely involved with this annual event,…

The Holden VFW Post 5844 will be serving soup, chili and desserts in honor of Pearl Harbor Day Thursday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the post at 104 E. Second Street. All are invited to attend .