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A comprehensive update from Mayor Ray Briscoe and the passage of several bills and resolutions took place when the Holden City Council met Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Hallar Building (City Hall). After approval of minutes and appropriations/expenditures, and having no request for public comments, Mayor Briscoe began his remarks. First, he spoke about the…

  Christmas is right around the corner and the Kingsville KARES Crew wants you and your family to join them for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday Dec. 9, 2023! A buffet, all you can eat breakfast, will be served in the Kingsville School Multi-Purpose room from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and Santa plans to…

The First United Methodist Church is set for the annual Christmas Store event to be held this coming Friday and Saturday (Dec. 1-2). If the generosity in your heart cries out to help this cause, monetary donations, or contributions of food and gifts are much needed and humbly received. The Food Pantry will receive a…

The Annual Christmas Bazaar will take place this coming Saturday (Dec. 2) from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at H.O.P.E.’s Community Activity Center located at 100 S. Market St. in Holden. An assortment of items for Christmas shoppers will include baked goods, crafts, jewelry, quilts, clothing, scarves and much more! Concessions by the Holden Volunteer…

A new agreement with Liberty Link was the leading topic discussed when the City of Holden Board of Public Works met earlier this month. Opening the subject was BPW Financial Coordinator Christie Reed. She began by reminding the Board of the terms of the current agreement with Liberty Link was for the use of space…

Christmas shoppers won’t want to miss this weekend’s event in Holden as the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Customer Appreciation and Shop Small Saturday. The day will be filled with games, activities for the entire family and great deals for shoppers looking for that special gift. The full day will feature…

The Bible’s Ecclesiastes 3:1 Reads: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” For Forward Community and New Life Fellowship churches, such a time and purpose came several weeks ago when the two congregations came together to form the Covenant Church of Holden. The merger began with…

Janet West Image Contributor The Holden Community of Christ Church, with the help from the Presbyterian Church and First Christian Church, will again prepare dinner of Thanksgiving Day. All are invited! Please join us at the Community of Christ Church, 4th and Pine, for a delicious meal and fellowship. Dinner will be served at about…

At its Thursday, Oct. 19 meeting, the Holden City Council considered several bills/resolutions ranging from modular home placements to Parks and Recreation. It was the latter which drew considerable attention when Mayor Ray Briscoe expressed his thoughts about Bill No. 10-03-23 Chapter 23 – The Board of Parks and Recreation. In opening the discussion with…