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Traffic direction changed for Tarkio student drop-off
Written on September 1, 2020
To address the congestion at 10th Street (Highway 59) and Pine Street in Tarkio during the Tarkio R-I School District drop-off time, the Tarkio Police Department and school district have Continue Reading »
Motorcycle crashes on Route J
Written on September 1, 2020
A motorcycle crashed on Route J on the afternoon of August 23, 2020, four miles west of Fairfax. The wreck occurred at 3:35 p.m. when a 2019 Harley Davidson, driven Continue Reading »
Several hospitalized due to two wrecks on I-29
Written on September 1, 2020
A 2016 Freightliner crashed at 8:22 a.m. on I-29 in Atchison County August 29, 2020. Driven by Kenneth A. Thomas, 31, of Independence, Missouri, the semi was heading northbound on Continue Reading »
Pop-Up Mobile Pantry
Written on September 1, 2020
A pop-up mobile pantry will be held Friday, September 11, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Community Services, 322 Main Street, Tarkio. The event is open to the Continue Reading »
Tarkio Tech presents certificates to accelerated welding graduates
Written on September 1, 2020
Tarkio Tech honored two graduates of the accelerated welding program during a commencement ceremony held at the college Friday, August 28, 2020. Tarkio Tech’s President Johnnie Davis recognized the accomplishments Continue Reading »
New City of Tarkio Street Department building under construction
Written on September 1, 2020
The new City of Tarkio Street Department maintenance building is being erected at the corner of 5th and Elm streets in Tarkio. The building was much-needed as the current one Continue Reading »
Tarkio R-I Board of Education holds tax rate hearing and regular meeting
Written on September 1, 2020
The Tarkio R-I Board of Education met August 19, 2020, for a tax rate hearing and regular meeting. The hearing was called to order by board president Garrett Wood at Continue Reading »
Rock Port Board of Aldermen meeting
Written on September 1, 2020
The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Chris Chamberlain presiding. Board members present were Ron Deatz, Lisa Farmer, and Todd Stevens. Continue Reading »
Corps of Engineers closes 4th breach on Levee System L-536
Written on September 1, 2020
The breach closure denoted as “A” near River Mile 523 marks the last of four planned breach closures along Levee System L-536. The closure returns this portion of the levee Continue Reading »
A Touch of Glass opens in Rock Port
Written on August 25, 2020
A Touch of Glass has opened on Main Street in Rock Port. The business provides stained glass products for sale, as well as learning opportunities through classes. A Touch of Continue Reading »
“Chef Paul Presents” now offering catering services and food consultations
Written on August 25, 2020
Chef Paul Seaman has opened “Chef Paul Presents,” a commercial kitchen providing catering and individual meal delivery. Chef Paul is also teaching and providing Ayurvedic consultations – assisting people looking Continue Reading »
COVID-19 cases reach 21
Written on August 25, 2020
Atchison County Health Department has announced Atchison County reported its 21st COVID-19 case. Only two are currently active. The rest are no longer in isolation. The health department will post Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
