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COVID-19 cases approach 300
Written on December 1, 2020
There were 24 new cases of COVID-19 reported by the Atchison County Health Department from November 23 through November 29, 2020. The breakdown is as follows: 2 males – ages Continue Reading »
CH-F adapts to COVID-19 surge – Adds treatment options, alters patient rooms
Written on December 1, 2020
Community Hospital-Fairfax (CH-F) has introduced significant changes to provide treatment to patients with COVID-19. Since November 1, 2020, half of all inpatient beds are dedicated to COVID-19 patients. Local access Continue Reading »
Rock Port Chamber Bucks
Written on December 1, 2020
This year the Rock Port Chamber of Commerce is giving away $750 in Chamber Bucks. There will be three winners of $250 each. Normally the drawing would be held during Continue Reading »
Fairfax Light Night held in the park
Written on December 1, 2020
Miss Fairfax 2019 Gena Mitchell turned on the Christmas lights at the Fairfax City Park for the annual Light Night event Saturday, November 28, 2020. Gena has had the honor Continue Reading »
Salvation Army, ringing in hope this Christmas season
Written on December 1, 2020
Submitted by Monica Bailey, Board Member I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty purposeful about how I give of my time and money. I have trusted Salvation Army as Continue Reading »
Fairfax holiday lighting contest
Written on December 1, 2020
Fairfax Xi Lambda Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is putting out a plea this year asking all Fairfax residents who are able to light up their homes and businesses Continue Reading »
Blood drive Dec. 3
Written on December 1, 2020
The Rock Port High School Ag Department and Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive Thursday, December 3, from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the north gym of the Continue Reading »
Tarkio Police Dept. hires new officer
Written on December 1, 2020
Tarkio’s newest police officer is Katie Keaveny. She is only the third female to ever serve on the force. The Tarkio Police Department has a new face behind the badge Continue Reading »
Atchison County COVID-19 total cases stand at 266
Written on November 23, 2020
Atchison County’s COVID-19 numbers have increased to 266 total cases as of November 22, 2020. Sixty-five are currently active. There were 57 new cases from November 16-22. The breakdown of Continue Reading »
Dropbox installed at courthouse
Written on November 23, 2020
Due to high traffic in the Atchison County Collector’s office this time of year, the county has placed a new dropbox on the west side of the Atchison County Courthouse Continue Reading »
Tarkio College to honor Tarkio Tech students with new Reynolds/Lade/Gilbert scholarship
Written on November 23, 2020
Al Reynolds Bob Lade Paul Gilbert Tarkio College d/b/a Tarkio Tech has announced the establishment of a new scholarship fund to benefit Tarkio Tech students, the Reynolds/Lade/Gilbert Scholarship. This scholarship Continue Reading »
“Mamma Mia!” a big hit at Tarkio High School
Written on November 23, 2020
The Tarkio High School Musical Theatre Department performed “Mamma Mia!” this past weekend in the high school auditorium. Pictured are directors, crew members, and performers, from left to right: first Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
