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Stolen vehicle abandoned

Written on November 17, 2020

Rock Port Police Officers were dispatched to McDonald’s Monday, November 9, 2020, in reference to a stolen vehicle. Officers made contact with the owner and determined the vehicle was abandoned  Continue Reading »

MDC reports 80,525 deer harvested during firearms opening weekend

Written on November 17, 2020

So far this season, the biggest buck (by points) we’ve seen harvested in Atchison County is this trophy 18-pointer, shot by Allen Wennihan of Tarkio. Jeremiah Riggins of Tarkio shot  Continue Reading »

East Atchison loses District title to Stanberry in overtime

Written on November 17, 2020

Ian Hedlund runs away from a failed tackle and toward the endzone in the Wolves’ District loss to Stanberry. JT Spinnato takes it up the middle for the Wolves. Kaylin  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Board of Aldermen

Written on November 17, 2020

Tarkio City Clerk Becky Jones, right, swears in new Tarkio Police Officer Katie Keaveny on November 9, 2020, at Tarkio City Hall. Officer Keaveny began her field training November 12.  Continue Reading »

Baptists host free drive-by meal

Written on November 17, 2020

The Tarkio First Baptist Church passed out free soups and sandwiches, as well as other goodies, Saturday evening, November 14, 2020. The church recognizes that because of the COVID-19 pandemic,  Continue Reading »

Dinner raises funds for family in need

Written on November 17, 2020

The Westboro Lions Club and Helping Hands Family held dinners Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the Westboro Community Room. Early Saturday morning, a breakfast was held for local hunters. Saturday  Continue Reading »

Benefit postponed

Written on November 17, 2020

The Pancake Man benefit planned for Saturday, November 21, to benefit Drake Daugherty, Rock Port, has been postponed due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Atchison County. The silent  Continue Reading »

Blood drive Dec. 3

Written on November 17, 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 »

The Great American Smokeout®

Written on November 17, 2020

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on  Continue Reading »

Atchison County experiencing significant community spread of COVID-19

Written on November 10, 2020

The following is a joint press release from the Atchison County Health Department, Dr. Richard Aron Burke and Community Hospital-Fairfax: Thus far, Atchison County has been very fortunate in having  Continue Reading »

The Flower Mill holds Holiday Open House

Written on November 10, 2020

The Flower Mill held its annual holiday open house this past weekend. Kara Vette takes a look at the holiday decorations at The Flower Mill’s open house. Customers who attended  Continue Reading »

Support Atchison County businesses: #ShopAC on Thursday, Nov. 19!

Written on November 10, 2020

Submitted by Monica M. Bailey, Executive Director Atchison County Development Corporation’s annual county-wide, shop local celebration is an all-day event, with participating locations staying open until 8:00 p.m. The more  Continue Reading »

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