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Tarkio Rotary and Interact Clubs are once again hosting their barbecues on Saturdays in April and May at Hy-Vee in Tarkio from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stop by for  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax Junior/Senior Prom will be held this Saturday, April 10, 2021. This year’s theme is the “Roaring 20’s.” Prom attendees will gather at the Fairfax High School Gym at  Continue Reading »

Mark your calendars! ACDC is hosting a Springtime Shop Atchison County day to celebrate and support our amazing businesses on Thursday, April 29. For every $10 you spend at a  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Rotary Club President Dean Sparks talks about the new Rotary Theater located in Thompson Hall during a dedication ceremony March 30, 2021, on the Tarkio Tech campus. The new  Continue Reading »

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 »

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 »

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” 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »