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Man charged for the 1985 Holt County murder of Peggy J. Horseman

Written on August 6, 2024

Mound City News article The following is a press release from Holt County Sheriff Steve Portman: On September 27, 1985, during the early morning hours in Holt County, the murder  Continue Reading »

Auburn man missing

Written on August 6, 2024

The Nemaha County, Nebraska, Sheriff has posted a missing person alert. Alexander Mayfield, 43, was reported missing July 31, 2024. He is believed to be driving a blue 2009 Jeep  Continue Reading »

Olympic silver medalist granddaughter of Tarkio College alums

Written on August 6, 2024

Tarkio has its own connection to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Olympic silver medalist Sarah Bacon, left, who competed in the women’s diving synchronized 3m springboard competition with Kassidy Cook,  Continue Reading »

Back-to-school shoppers can save more this year during Missouri’s annual sales tax holiday

Written on August 1, 2024

Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 2, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 4. During this time, certain back-to-school purchases such as  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Fair Premium Auction results

Written on August 1, 2024

Keely Bredensteiner shows off her In-County Champion Market Beef during the Premium Auction.   Kamryn Brown was this year’s Senior Swine Showmanship winner, along with winning Champion Berkshire Gilt and  Continue Reading »

Atchison-Holt Electric Coop holds 86th annual membership meeting

Written on August 1, 2024

David Frede, left, presented the grand prize of a $250 electric credit to Paul Zimmerman, right. (Submitted photos)   Jim Crawford presented the children’s grand prize to Keith Thomas.    Continue Reading »

Smelser & Haer Welding, Fabrication and Repairs here to serve everyone in the area

Written on August 1, 2024

Jason Smelser of Smelser & Haer Welding, Fabrication and Repairs works on a steel trailer at the business at 16053 Antler Road, Craig. Smelser and Chris Haer bring over 50  Continue Reading »

New County Executive Director at FSA

Written on August 1, 2024

Emma Lance is the new County Executive Director at the Atchison County Farm Service Agency. She started in the office on Monday, July 29, and is looking forward to serving  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Board of Aldermen and Rock Port Park Board recognize lifeguards

Written on August 1, 2024

The Rock Port Board of Aldermen and Rock Port Park Board went to the Rock Port Municipal Pool Thursday, July 25, 2024, to give certificates to four of the lifeguards  Continue Reading »

Million recognized at open house

Written on August 1, 2024

Diane Bradley Redden, NRCS Area Conservationist from St. Joseph, presented a plaque to Neil Million in recognition of his 42 years of loyal and devoted service. Neil was honored at  Continue Reading »

Brenda Clemens retiring after 35 years of service to the City of Rock Port

Written on August 1, 2024

Brenda Clemens has been a part of the City of Rock Port for 35 years. During her time there, she has worked under nine mayors, starting with Dan Henry, Lyndia  Continue Reading »

Meet the candidates for Atchison County Sheriff

Written on August 1, 2024

The Primary Election will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Locally, the only contested race is that of Atchison County Sheriff. Sheriff Dennis Martin did not file for re-election. Candidates  Continue Reading »

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