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Gold eggs for Easter!

Written on April 6, 2021

Harper Smith, left, won a stuffed animal after finding one of the golden eggs hidden at the Fairfax Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3, in the city park. Her sister,  Continue Reading »

Fairfax R-3 School Board

Written on April 6, 2021

The Fairfax R-3 School Board held a regular meeting March 17, 2021. Mike Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Also present were: Sam O’Riley, Chris Smith, Josh  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Board of Aldermen meeting

Written on April 6, 2021

The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Chris Chamberlain presiding. Board members present were Ron Deatz, Lisa Farmer, Lavon Paukert, and  Continue Reading »

Officer Oliver trades his police motorcycle for a horse

Written on April 6, 2021

“Officer Oliver” Davis temporarily traded in his police motorcycle for a horse, belonging to Sophia Riley, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Tarkio. Officer Oliver is well-known for traveling around to  Continue Reading »

Fairfax UMC’s Blessing House continues to provide for all

Written on April 6, 2021

The Blessing House at Fairfax United Methodist Church provides food and essentials to anyone in need. The Fairfax United Methodist Church’s “Blessing House” continues to be a blessing to many  Continue Reading »

Easter display

Written on April 6, 2021

Locals around Atchison County celebrated the Easter season and its true meaning in many ways. This display can be seen northwest of Tarkio at the Fruechtenicht residence. “For God so  Continue Reading »

Atchison County COVID-19 cases increase by three

Written on April 6, 2021

There were three new cases of COVID-19 in Atchison County reported to the health department from March 29, 2021, through April 5, 2021: 2 males – ages 40-49 1 male  Continue Reading »

All Missouri residents eligible for COVID-19 vaccine April 9

Written on March 30, 2021

Mass vaccination clinic scheduled for April 12 All Missouri adults become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 9, 2021. The local health care community is strongly urging all Atchison  Continue Reading »

General Municipal Election

Written on March 30, 2021

The General Municipal Election will be held April 6, 2021, in Atchison County, Missouri. The polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There are several tax levy  Continue Reading »

New Horizons holds Easter Egg Hunt

Written on March 30, 2021

Taylor Cook continues her hunt for the elusive golden Easter egg during Rock Port’s Easter Egg Hunt. Not everyone was happy to see the Easter Bunny as the Kroger family  Continue Reading »

O.W.L.S. host Tarkio Easter Egg Drive-Through

Written on March 30, 2021

Leevi Driskell was so excited to get Easter eggs filled with goodies, a snack, drink, and coloring page provided by the O.W.L.S. at the Tarkio Easter Egg Drive-Through Sunday, March  Continue Reading »

Cow caper

Written on March 30, 2021

Four full-grown size cattle decided to go on an adventure after a trip to the veterinarian on Wednesday, March 24, in Tarkio. While being loaded back onto their trailer, a  Continue Reading »

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