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The Tarkio Avalanche has FREE Tarkio Jr. High and High School sports’ uniforms and awards that the school no longer wants. Stop by 521 Main Street in Tarkio from 9  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library will provide its annual Summer Reading Program for area youngsters ages 5 through a school grade completion of fifth grade. Programs will take place Tuesday and  Continue Reading »

Many Atchison County parents struggle to feed their children during the summer months. Citizens of the community are asked to donate a one-time food box for families signed up with  Continue Reading »

Bill Heitman gives the orders for the Honor Guard. The Honor Guard stands at attention at the Fairfax City Park. Tim Morehouse, commander of the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199  Continue Reading »

Donna Lucas received an Alumni Achievement Award. Family members present, from left to right, were: front row – Dick Stephens, Dan Lucas, Ken Lucas,  Donna Lucas, Jon Lucas, and Kristen  Continue Reading »

The City of Fairfax Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting May 18, 2022. The meeting was called to order by Tabitha Wintz, alderman, at 6:34 p.m. Also in attendance  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Amy Thomas presiding. Board members present were Ron Deatz, Lisa Farmer, Kelly Herron and  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio R-I Board of Education met May 18, 2022, at Tarkio High School. Board president Garrett Wood called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Board members in attendance  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port R-II School Board of Education held a regular meeting May 12, 2022. President Jeremy Davis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the board room.  Continue Reading »

The Avenue of Flags will be flown in Fairfax in honor of Memorial Day. The flags will be raised in the city park on Saturday, May 28, at 7:00 a.m.  Continue Reading »

Missouri Freedom Quilters presented two Quilts of Valor to area veterans Friday, May 20, 2022, at the United Methodist Church in Rock Port. Receiving quilts were Harvey Ireland, left, and  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Mail will have an early deadline for the June 2 issue. All copy and advertising must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26. The Atchison County  Continue Reading »