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KJ’s is now being run by Sasha Bruce, right, who is helped by her mother, Teresa Hogue, left. (Beverly Clinkingbeard photo) By Beverly Clinkingbeard If you heard KJ’s in Westboro,  Continue Reading »

There were 12 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Atchison County from September 13-19, 2021: 1 male – age 0-9 1 male – age 10-19 2 females – ages 30-39  Continue Reading »

Thanks to JR Chaney’s drone, this gorgeous view overlooking the Atchison County Courthouse and surrounding neighborhood in Rock Port is able to be enjoyed. It’s not a view most people  Continue Reading »

The City of Fairfax Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting September 15, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by Mayor Ryan Kingery. Also in attendance  Continue Reading »

A crew works to clear Hwy. 136 of debris after a fatal crash occurred September 14, 2021, just east of Rock Port, Missouri. A Tarkio, Missouri, man was killed in  Continue Reading »

Come fall into fun at Niedermeyer Park (3rd and Broad streets) in Tarkio Saturday, September 25, at 10:30 a.m. You and your child will be painting with corn and apples,  Continue Reading »

We are currently in an emergency blood shortage! There will be a blood drive held in Atchison County Wednesday, September 22, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Fairfax Community Room (Fire  Continue Reading »

Rock Port’s Main Street will be full of fun Saturday, September 18, at the annual Old Fashioned Saturday Night. The evening will start at 5:00 p.m. with the singing of  Continue Reading »

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Atchison County rose by 22 September 6 – 13, 2021, bringing the total to 613 cases. They included: 3 males – ages 10-19  Continue Reading »

Head over to Westboro, Missouri, Saturday, Sep-tember 18, for the grand opening at KJ’s Cafe. Sasha Bruce has taken over from Karla Chambers, who retired, and is now running the  Continue Reading »

Workers recently began preparing the site for a new Dollar General store on Hwy. 136 east of Rock Port. Details on the store’s opening will be published when they are  Continue Reading »

By Garrett Hawkins It seems like every time you turn around, there’s a day or a week devoted to a cause or event. Some are traditional, such as Christmas or  Continue Reading »