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New building at CH-F to house MRI

Written on May 21, 2019

Community Hospital-Fairfax (CH-F) received a special delivery on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The building that will house the wide-bore MRI was delivered on site and lifted onto its foundation with  Continue Reading »

Fairfax seniors sweep Main Street

Written on May 21, 2019

Street sweeping is a time-honored tradition for seniors who wish to become official members of the Fairfax R-3 Alumni Association. This year’s seniors took part in the dirty fun on  Continue Reading »

State Bicentennial program highlights history of Forest City

Written on May 21, 2019

Missouri entered the Union as the 24th state on August 10, 1821, and will celebrate 200 years of statehood on August 10, 2021. In 1836, the U.S. government acquired a  Continue Reading »

More dilapidated properties coming down

Written on May 21, 2019

Tarkio Renewal continues its quest to rid Tarkio of unsightly and dangerous, dilapidated properties, both in the commercial and residential districts. The latest are two buildings on Main Street, between  Continue Reading »

TAC signs

Written on May 21, 2019

Signage has been installed at the Tarkio Activity Center (TAC) and Fitness Center in Tarkio. The signs were designed and created by the Tarkio Avalanche and Penn Street Signs.

County athletes take the medal stand at Class 1 State Track Championships

Written on May 21, 2019

Gage McAdams finishes off his high school career in the pole vault as a four-time state champion. Gage cleared 14’6” to win, then attempted a new state record of 15’3”.  Continue Reading »

Memorial Day Flags

Written on May 21, 2019

American flags will be set up in the Fairfax City Park for Memorial Day weekend by the John Richards Legion Post #284. Set-up is at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25.  Continue Reading »

Brumbaugh competes at state golf

Written on May 21, 2019

Ethan Brumbaugh hits the ball on the fairway at the Sedalia Country Club. (Photo by Mound City News) Rock Port golfer Ethan Brumbaugh competed in the 80th MSHSAA Boys Golf  Continue Reading »

President Trump approves Governor Parson’s request for Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

Written on May 21, 2019

Governor Mike Parson announced May 20, 2019, that President Donald Trump has approved his request for a major disaster declaration to help local governments and nonprofit agencies in 13 Missouri  Continue Reading »

Westboro School bricks for sale

Written on May 21, 2019

The Westboro Lions Club is selling bricks from the Westboro High School. The Westboro Lions Club is selling limited-edition hand-stamped bricks from the gymnasium of the Westboro High School. The  Continue Reading »

MU Extension in Atchison County welcomes summer intern

Written on May 21, 2019

University of Missouri Extension in Atchison County will have an intern in the office this summer. Brianna Justice, from Oregon, Missouri, will be working at the MU Extension center in  Continue Reading »

Watson and Tarkio alumni banquets

Written on May 21, 2019

WATSON – The Watson Alumni Banquet will be Saturday evening, May 25, at the Watson Community Building. Those attending can visit from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. A picnic will begin  Continue Reading »