East Atchison and Rock Port high school basketball teams will be competing in the Mound City Tournament next week. Games begin Monday, November 29. For a schedule, check out the bracket on page 10.

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If you are looking to step into a municipal office, then your time has come! Candidate filing for the April 5, 2022, Municipal Election is December 7-28, 2021. Positions include city aldermen, mayor, trustees, commissioners for Road, Fire, Ambulance, and Water Districts, and school board. See the full details on page 12.

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Local holiday events begin this weekend with Fairfax Light Night Saturday, November 27, at the Fairfax City Park. The night’s activities begin at 6:00 p.m. and Santa arrives at 7:00 p.m.

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The Atchison County Mail and Tarkio Avalanche would like to wish all a Happy Thanksgiving!

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