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By Sara Evans Services Coordinator Trails Regional Library The Holden Branch of Trails Regional Library re-opened for Curbside Service as of Tuesday, December 29. Starting Tuesday, December 29, patrons can call the Holden Branch at 816-732-4545,[ or make an appointment online at trailslibrary.org/curbside to pick up their available holds. Any library materials may be returned…

Mid-Continent Public Library’s Lone Jack Branch (211 N. Bynum Road, Lone Jack, MO) will be closed until January 2 due to potential COVID-19 exposure. The book drop will remain open. The branch was immediately closed when a staff member was confirmed positive for the virus on December 17. Holds on materials that were available at…

A former Holden High School teacher and coach, Joshua Hood, has been charged with sex crimes against a minor, which allegedly occurred while he was at HHS. Hood, who is currently a coach at the Park Hill School District, was arrested last Wednesday, December 16, and charged with a number of crimes. According to the Jackson…

Helping to spread love in this season of giving and good cheer is the new mini food pantry, located near the Holden Middle School. The little blue box contains non-perishable food items, as well as personal hygiene products and is now open to the public. The mini food pantry was the brainchild of Tobi Chambers,…

The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce held an invitation-only awards dinner this year on Tuesday, December 15, at Jamie’s Place in Holden. The gathering was limited to award winners and a few board members due to the current health situation. Holden Chamber President Jennifer Smithson welcomed everyone and dinner was catered by Jamie’s Place. The…

At its regular December meeting, the Holden City Council heard committee reports from the chairmen. Council Member Julie Fields asked about the Holden library front door door that needs repair. City Clerk Christy Brown said they are waiting to invoice the library for the $1,000 deductible until the city gets the money from the insurance…

Area churches are making plans for the upcoming holiday season and the Season of Advent by holding special services. Below is a local church schedule. Holden United Methodist Church – This year during the Advent season, church members will be celebrating the “Greatest Gift Ever,” where they will talk about trading in the struggles of…

The Holden Branch of Trails Regional Library will be closed for all services until further notice due to staff exposure to COVID-19. Any patrons who visited the Holden Branch within the last two weeks may have been exposed to the virus during an in-person visit. The outdoor bookdrop will be locked and inaccessible for this…

Holden kicked off the holiday season last Saturday with the day-long Customer Appreciation and Shop Small Saturday events. Activities ran all day and culminated with the Holiday Lighted Parade and the Magic Tree of Hope Lighting, which both took place after dark before a good crowd. Winners of the pet contest were – first place,…