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A Holden woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Johnson County Wednesday, April 12, 2023. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the accident occurred when a vehicle driven by 65-year-old Mary Kuykendall attempted to cross the highway and traveled into the path of another vehicle. The second vehicle then struck Kuykendall. Kuykendall…

After a standoff of approximately five hours with law enforcement, 44-year old Travis Chatfield was arrested by the Holden Police Department and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm – dangerous felon and making a false report. The standoff began at approximately 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 14 when the Holden Police responded to a report…

Kingsville R-III voters showed overwhelming support for their district when they passed a $2 million-plus bond issue in the April 4, general election. The vote, 86-24 (78-18%), enables the district to: go forward with the following priorities: • A new roof; • Foundation repair to the NW portion of the building. Along with concrete and…

It was a good day for incumbents and a proposition last Tuesday (April 4) when voters went to the polls in a General Election. In Holden, there were four City Council seats to be filled, all of which were uncontested two-year terms. Ward I was filled by incumbent Forrest Brillhart (33-0); Ward II was won…

Yoss Bros. Grocery will be hosting their annual Fundraiser for the Holden School Foundation this Friday (Good Friday)! Caleb Frazier, Manager, has graciously hosted six Fundraisers for the Foundation. Please help support our District’s Teachers and Students with opportunities to be awarded an Impact Grant through your contributions. This Fundraiser is good All Day (7:30…

Dana Kephart Image Contributing Writer   The 17th Annual Irish Feast at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church was a rousing success! Organizers report there were approximately 250 people who attended to enjoy the traditional Irish fare, the popular silent and live auctions, and everyone’s favorite, the St. Patrick’s raffles. For a couple of hours, it was…

Department, and committee reports were heard and several resolutions and bills were passed by the Holden City Council at its March 16 meeting. Department reports were as follow: • Chief David Mayhew led off with the Police Department, stating the statistics for the month; the scheduling of an Emergency Management Table Top exercise; and that…

The Holden School Foundation has graciously been the recipient of several Memorial Fund donations during these last four years. The Foundation Board members approved at their October 15th 2020 meeting to add all future Memorial donations to our Scholarship Funds to help recognize those who have passed on, and help our community’s graduating seniors. Also,…

The hiring of a new City Clerk and the announcement of a $50,000 grant highlighted the Thursday, March 16 meeting of the Holden City Council. The appointment of Sarah Yager as the City of Holden City Clerk came at about three-quarter mark into the meeting after Mayor Ray Briscoe read Resolution NO. R23-003: Appointment of…

Thursday, March 16, T-Mobile announced Holden as one of its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients. The $50,000 grant will go toward installing ADA hand railings for more than 20 downtown businesses as a part of the Holden Downtown Railing Project. The railings will improve safety and the welfare of the community while preserving the historic…