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Rock Port Board of Aldermen meeting
Written on February 28, 2023
The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Amy Thomas presiding. Board members present were Lisa Farmer, Kelley Herron, and Kory Paris. Continue Reading »
Fairfax Board of Aldermen meeting
Written on February 28, 2023
The City of Fairfax Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting February 15, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Ryan Kingery, Mayor, at 6:32 p.m. Also present were: Continue Reading »
Rock Port R-II School Board meeting
Written on February 28, 2023
The Rock Port R-II Board of Education held a regular meeting February 16, 2023. President Jeremy Davis called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. in the board room. Other Continue Reading »
The Village of Corning has become unincorporated
Written on February 28, 2023
The Village of Corning, Missouri, had a population of 300 to 350 during the 1870s to 1900. There are now two registered voters in that political subdivision. A petition was Continue Reading »
Twenty-five locals take part in free CPR training
Written on February 28, 2023
Graceyn Reeves of Tarkio performs the two-finger chest compressions used in infant CPR during a training exercise led by Ashlee Driskell, R.N., at the Tarkio Community Building. (Summer Reeves photo) Continue Reading »
I-29 traffic to move head-to-head at northbound Nishnabotna River bridge
Written on February 28, 2023
The northbound bridge over the Nishnabotna River will close Wednesday, March 6, for a joint repair. Crews from Phillips Hardy, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), are Continue Reading »
Two possible cases of arson reported in Corning
Written on February 28, 2023
A grain elevator was burned in the Village of Corning, Missouri, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 7. By Margaret Slayton, Mound City News The Northwest Holt Fire Continue Reading »
Tarkio Elementary to host Scholastic Book Fair
Written on February 28, 2023
Tarkio Elementary School will host the Scholastic Book Fair Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, 2023. This is an event geared to excite children about reading and learning. The Continue Reading »
Atchison County wrestlers compete in MSHSAA Class 1 Wrestling Tournament
Written on February 28, 2023
The Missouri State High School Athletic Association hosted its state wrestling tournament last week in Columbia. Seven Atchison County athletes competed in the Class 1 event. Two East Atchison athletes, Continue Reading »
Westboro Fire Department building a new fire station
Written on February 28, 2023
Construction of the new fire station in Westboro, Missouri, is coming right along. Before the walls were erected (above), the heated floor/concrete base was laid (below). (Alan McNaughton photos) Continue Reading »
Four more Atchison County wrestlers qualify for MSHSAA State Tournament
Written on February 21, 2023
Gus Heintz won the 126 lb. weight division of the Class 1, District 4 High School Boys’ Wrestling Tournament and advances to State. Rock Port’s Dylan Lair placed 2nd Continue Reading »
Multiple accidents during snow storm
Written on February 21, 2023
This was one of many accidents that occurred in Atchison County during the snowstorm Thursday, February 16. Area law enforcement agencies were busy during the storm, which dropped around nine Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
