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A benefit hosted by H.O.P.E. Coalition for the Truman Gingerich family will take place Jan. 14, 2023 at the Community Activity Center (CAC) in Holden. As many in the area will recall, the Amish family of Truman Gingerich, 38, and his wife Ada, 33, were returning from a church service with three of their six…

The Holden City Council had a full docket when it met for its regular session Tuesday, Dec. 13. After approval of minutes from November, the Council first heard from Dave Chastain in the Public Comments And Communications portion of the meeting. Chastain said he was concerned about revenue for the City Park Board and about…

Donna Chaney HAMA News Contributor The Holden Area Ministerial Association (HAMA) met Dec 7. Pastor Tamera Mortenson opened the meeting and ask Pastor Josh Christy to lead us in prayer. Minutes from November meeting were read and approved. Pastor Travis Webb gave the treasurer’s report and it was accepted. The report from the food pantry…

Action on various upgrades for the school district were approved when the Holden RIII Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 12. Before the business related items were taken up, the Board first recognized state cross country athletes Garrett Hankins, Ava Young, and Zach Willis with plaques; and all-state softball performers Camille Davidson,…

A good audit highlighted the Holden Board of Public Works when it convened Tuesday, Dec. 6, for it’s monthly meeting. Trout, Beeman & CO. , which has been performing audits for the BPW since 1979, classified its findings as a “Clean Opinion Audit,” the highest level of reporting that can be rendered on financial statements…

The upcoming Holidays Home Tour, railing for downtown Holden and an assortment of other activities were discussed when the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, Nov. 29. It was noted tickets for the Holiday Homes Tour, are currently available. The date for the event is Saturday, Dec. 10, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Contests…

A fire at Kansas City Beef Company (Formerly Gilbert Meat Locker) in Holden resulted in extensive damage Monday night. Holden Fire Department Chief, Mike Wakeman, said the Department received the report of a structure fire at approximately 9:54 p.m. Monday night and immediately responded, sending two fire trucks. Upon arrival, crews saw heavy black smoke…

Firefighters responded to a fire that broke out at the meat locker Monday evening. Details are still unknown on what caused the fire.

To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas as well as a change in the company’s Actual Cost Adjustment (ACA) factor, Spire East and Spire West customers of Spire Missouri, Inc. d/b/a Spire will see natural gas rates change under a filing that takes effect on November 29, 2022. The ACA factor…

This year’s Annual Christmas Bazaar is set for Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at the Hallar Community Building, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children will have a nice surprise in store for them as Santa will be there, so all are encouraged to bring a camera for a picture with him. Concessions will be available and…