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Atchison County establishments that sell food and drinks receive health inspections, once, twice, or three times a year depending on the type of foods sold and risk to the public.  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port R-II School Board of Education held a regular meeting Monday, June 10, 2024. President Regan Griffin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the board  Continue Reading »

Jayne Ann Bennington, Class of 1964, received the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award.   Present from the Class of 1954, from left to right, were: front row – Mary (Daugherty) Hudson,  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Municipal Pool opened last week. Friday’s crowd was a large one thanks to the soaring temperatures. Hours are 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. with adult swim from 12:00 to  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library is trying something new for Summer Reading this year: one county-wide summer reading program hosted at the same time for all ages and towns. Summer Reading  Continue Reading »

The City of Fairfax Board of Aldermen held a special meeting Wednesday, June 5, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Tabitha Wintz, alderman, at 6:00 p.m. Also in  Continue Reading »

Janene McEnaney with Atchison County Health Department helps these young riders test their balance on their bikes. Pictured with Janene are Grant Sanders, Cane, Collin, and Cass Stanton, Emmett Reeves,  Continue Reading »

Gary Schmucker of Brock, Nebraska, has seen to the restoration efforts of this 1931 Pierce Arrow limousine, which he purchased from a collector. After 18 years of toil to restore  Continue Reading »

  Kristie Hale, M.A., was recently recognized by Community Hospital-Fairfax for 50 years of service in the Rock Port clinic. Kristie and her family were on an annual doctor visit  Continue Reading »

With the closing of the Tarkio Avalanche in February of this year, Lori and Mark Staten bought the inventory and opened up their own clothing and sign shop. With the  Continue Reading »

A highlight of the Tarkio Rodeo Parade is the participation of the Broken Spoke Clydesdales and their wagon.   Members of the American Legion presented the colors at the start  Continue Reading »

After driving their carriages and riding their horses from the Clapp residence to town, Fuzzy’s Rodeo Riders, led by the carriage of Kenny “Fuzzy” and Joy Clapp, take part in  Continue Reading »