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Rock Port R-II School Board of Education meeting
Written on January 27, 2021
The Rock Port R-II School Board of Education held a regular meeting January 14, 2021. President Jeremy Davis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of Continue Reading »
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
Written on January 27, 2021
The State of Missouri is partnering with the Missouri Primary Care Association and MAKO Medical to continue hosting free COVID-19 testing events throughout the state. Community testing events are scheduled Continue Reading »
Ameren Missouri closes on second wind energy center
Written on January 27, 2021
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, closed on the acquisition of the company’s second wind energy center, a 300-megawatt (MW) project located in northwest Missouri, on January 19, 2021. Continue Reading »
Great Northwest Day at the Capitol is going virtual
Written on January 27, 2021
Great Northwest Day at the Capitol’s annual gathering with legislators in Jefferson City will look and feel different in a COVID-19 pandemic year. Since its grassroots beginning in 2003, constituents Continue Reading »
Health department reports another death, 405 total COVID-19 cases in Atchison County
Written on January 19, 2021
The Atchison County Health Department reported eight new COVID-19 cases in Atchison County January 11 – 18, 2021. The breakdown of cases includes: 1 female, age 0-9 1 female, age Continue Reading »
Health agencies prepare for Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Written on January 19, 2021
Atchison County and Holt County public health agencies and Community Hospital-Fairfax and clinics are preparing for the Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. At this time, both the local public Continue Reading »
Winter weather causes multi-vehicle crash on I-29
Written on January 19, 2021
Snowy and icy road conditions caused a pile-up on Interstate 29 January 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., seven miles north of Rock Port, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Continue Reading »
Youth invited to LEAP
Written on January 19, 2021
Atchison County youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to take part in a free, live-streaming experience taking place at the Tarkio United Methodist Church, 6th and Broad street in Continue Reading »
Fairfax Volunteer Fire Dept. holds drive-through fish fry
Written on January 19, 2021
Erica Auwarter takes orders as the line of vehicles starts to form on Saturday, January 16. The Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department held their annual fish and chicken fry, drive-through style. Continue Reading »
Local schools extend free breakfast and lunch program
Written on January 12, 2021
The United States Department of Agriculture has funds to extend the Seamless Summer Option for school breakfasts and lunches, hopefully until the end of the 2020-21 school year. This is Continue Reading »
Fairfax Volunteer Fire Dept. to hold drive-through fish fry
Written on January 12, 2021
The Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department will hold a drive-through fish and chicken fry Saturday, January 16, 2021. Carp, catfish, or chicken, fries, and cole slaw will be served starting at Continue Reading »
89th annual Fairfax Invitational Basketball Tournament begins
Written on January 12, 2021
The 89th annual Fairfax Basketball Tournament is underway. Due to COVID-19 concerns, changes have been made and guidelines put into place. Boys will play Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and girls Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
