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The Fairfax R-3 Board of Education met January 22, 2026, in the school library. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Miles Smith. Roll call was  Continue Reading »

The City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Tarkio City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted at 6:00 p.m. City Clerk Danielle Kephart did  Continue Reading »

Evelyn Heintz wins the District 4 120 pound division. Evelyn wrestled Zuzu Kountz of Mid-Buchanan, who had beaten her twice before.   Emma Teten placed second in the 115 lb  Continue Reading »

The East Atchison Winter Homecoming games scheduled for Friday, January 23, were postponed due to winter weather. The basketball games against Stewartsville/Osborn have been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 18, at  Continue Reading »

Play Mahjong every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Sidney Cooper Banquet Room at the Curnutt Center on the Tarkio Tech campus, located at 404 N. 13th Street.  Turn onto  Continue Reading »

Not only did Atchison County residents get to enjoy a 70 degree day on Monday, February 9, but at the end of the day, God provided a beautiful show by  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Dustin Watson, Tarkio, Missouri, following an investigation into statutory rape. After a thorough review of evidence gathered during this investigation,  Continue Reading »

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 »

Left undetected over time, high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, vision loss, kidney disease or failure, and many other significant health issues. Community Hospital-Fairfax staff  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio FFA Chapter hosted a fish fry Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the high school ag shop. The event raised funds for members to attend leadership conferences and conventions.  Continue Reading »

St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday School is sponsoring a Bible and Christian Literature Drive during the month of February. Many people have Christian literature they don’t know what to do  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port High School Class of 2026 parents are hosting an After Prom chili & soup supper fundraiser Friday, February 6, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by  Continue Reading »