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Fairfax Xi Lambda Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is once again sponsoring a holiday lighting contest for Fairfax. Homes will be judged December 12-16 by out-of-town judges. Categories will  Continue Reading »

Head down to the Liberty Theatre in the Atchison County Memorial Building, Rock Port, Missouri, on Sunday, December 11, to be entertained by Jon Weber at 7:00 p.m. Thanks to  Continue Reading »

Every year, Dollar General in Tarkio puts up a box next to the register sweetly decorated in Christmas wrapping paper asking people to donate toys for tots.  These toys are  Continue Reading »

The infamous Elf Auction has been revived by the Tarkio Parks and Recreation Board. Commercials have been filmed and the auction will be held December 11 at 6:30 p.m. Visit  Continue Reading »

A reception honoring Corey Lesher will be held Wednesday, December 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Atchison County Farm Service Agency, 302 E. Hwy. 136, Rock Port.  Continue Reading »

The Mule Barn Theatre Guild hosted a Christmas Concert to end its 2022 Artist Series concerts, held monthly at the Tarkio Rotary Theatre on the Tarkio Tech campus. ABOVE –  Continue Reading »

Believe it or not, the holiday season is almost here and Atchison County students will be performing their winter and Christmas programs. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio High School National Honor Society is hosting a December Kindness Drive to benefit the residents of Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care. The residents are always in need of  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Police Department is accepting donations for the Shop with a Cop 2022 event. The police department is hoping to shop for as many children as possible this  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Amy Thomas presiding. Board members present were Ron Deatz, Lisa Farmer, Kelley Herron, and  Continue Reading »

There was a glitch with the labeling machine, so if you do not end up getting your Atchison County Mail this week (December 1, 2022, edition), please stop by the  Continue Reading »

Teresa Gayler will retire December 31, 2022, after more than 40 years at Citizens Bank & Trust in Rock Port. Citizens Bank & Trust (CB&T) is losing a long-time, loyal  Continue Reading »