Congratulations and good luck to the Atchison County high school track and field athletes who are advancing to state, golfers who are competing at state, and baseball players who are playing in district competition.

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This Sunday, May 19, Fairfax and Rock Port members of the Class of 2024 will receive their diplomas. The Fairfax commencement is at 1:00 p.m. in the high school gym, and the Rock Port commencement is at 1:30 p.m. in the high school gym.

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The last day of school for Tarkio R-I students is Tuesday, May 21. School will dismiss at 3:00 p.m. that day.

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Volunteers are needed to help with the Summer Palooza on May 23. If you would be willing to help man a bounce house for an hour please contact Jody Vansickle at 660-787-0507. They are needing your help to make this event happen for the kids.

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We would like to remind all of our customers that the newspaper office in Tarkio is now located in the Oswald Crow Insurance building at 420 Main Street in Tarkio. Although the hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, there is only one employee “manning the desk” and she is in and out of the office taking pictures multiple times a day. If you need to stop by, call ahead of time to confirm that she will be there (660-736-4111).

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We would like to congratulate Marilyn Makenna Farmer for graduating summa cum laude from the University of Missouri with a bachelor of science degree in nutrition and exercise physiology. She will be continuing her education at Creighton University in the fall to obtain her Doctor of Physical Therapy. We are so proud of you!

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