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Departmental reports and two Council Member resignations took place at the October City Council Meeting. After the approval of minutes from the Sept. 21 meeting as well as the appropriations/expenditures presented at the body’s Fiance and Budget Committee gathering, the Holden City Council heard opening comments from Mayor Ray Briscoe. He first spoke about the…

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H.A.M.A.’s (Holden Area Ministerial Association) is in need of the community’s help. Rising costs of fees for purchasing food and processing it, higher bills for electricity, and lingering issues dating back to the COVID pandemic all have contributed to a serious and potentially critical situation for the pantry. When interviewed several weeks ago, Food Pantry…

Kingsville’s Annual Trunk Or Treat is set for 6:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Kingsville Ballpark. In addition to tons of treats available for the youngsters, there will be a parade of costumes, games and a photo area for those who would like a keepsake of the evening. Concessions will be available as well…

It’s that time of the year again when little ghouls and goblins will be hitting the streets for The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce’s and Main Street Holden, Inc.’s Annual Trick or Treat and Story Book Trail events. The Trick or Treat will take place in Downtown Holden from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. There,…

Two City Council members submitted their resignations, which were accepted by the Holden City Council at the regular session on October 19. The two were Jessica Page of Ward 2 and Forrest Brillhart of Ward 1. Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe expressed his appreciation of the contribution of each of these individuals and will encourage them…

Holden’s annual “Pink Tea” promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month is set for 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., this coming Sunday (Oct. 22) at the Hallar Building. Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held in October every year, aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects one in eight women in the United States every…

The loss of life in a tragic accident struck the Holden and Amish communities again last week when 20-year-old Katie Kemp (Holden) perished in a truck/buggy accident. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report said the young woman was riding in the Amish buggy last Wednesday afternoon with driver, Chris L. Kemp. At about 5:30 p.m.…

October 21, 2023 11:00 am to 1 pm Holden Branch of the Trails Regional Library Free and open to All Ages: Come listen to a concert of traditional and family friendly music at the library. The Johnson County Historical Society Schoolhouse String band of the Schoolhouse Jammers will be performing. You will hear old time…