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Residents made their voices heard when they exercised their Constitutional right to vote and got involved in the future leaders of our community, school board, and other issues, as they headed to the polls in large numbers on Election Day. It was apparent as the polls closed that citizens voted for change, especially in city…

Nearly 200 local residents attended the 10th Annual Luck of the Draw dinner last Saturday evening, which was held at the Hallar Building. The popular event is a fundraiser for the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce, and is the group’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the evening will go toward the yearly $1,000…

Residents made their voices heard when they exercised their Constitutional right to vote and got involved in the future leaders of our community, school board, and other issues, as they headed to the polls in large numbers on Tuesday. It was apparent as the polls closed that citizens voted for change, especially in city government.…

Holden will be holding its first-ever Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt! Set for Saturday, April 9, the inaugural event will take place at the HHS football field and track. In the case of a wet field, activities will be moved to the parking lot. There is no age limit – everyone is welcome to attend!…

Community members are hoping their luck holds out Saturday night, April 2, as they participate in the Annual Luck of the Draw festivities, sponsored by the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce. This year, the wildly popular event is boasting a Pirate Theme, and those attending are encouraged to dress like a pirate, (costumes optional). The $100…

Linda Barta – LJHS Secretary Since 1996, community-minded citizens interested in history have taken part in American Battlefield Trust Park Day events. On Saturday, April 9, the Lone Jack Historical Society (LJHS) again will join more than 150 historical battlefield sites across the nation in offering volunteers an opportunity to honor veterans on this annual…

It’s that time of the year again – time for the annual Spring/Easter Bazaar! This year’s bazaar will be held this Saturday, March 26 at the Hallar Building. Hours of operation will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Shoppers can expect and enjoy a wide variety of vendors and crafters. Come out to the bazaar and…

A special celebration will be held at the Holden City Park this spring! Easter in the Park will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 2-4 p.m. at the city park. It promises to be an exciting event for all families, with an Easter Egg Hunt and other fun activities. After participating in the Easter…

Personnel issues were addressed at the March 8 meeting of the Holden City Council, with compensation of employees the first action. Mayor Liz Weeks raised the subject of wage increases for certain City employees, starting with the street department. Mayor Weeks announced that Street Superintendent Ron Heinemann and Doyle Weeks would get an increase in…

Residents of the State of Missouri, and specifically, the City of Holden, have a steadfast belief in our judicial system and we will fight for people who stand for the ideals that are important to us – such as integrity, honesty and fairness. As everyone knows, April 5 is Election Day, with some hotly-contested races on…