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The Tarkio and Rock Port Municipal Pools are now closed for the season. Tarkio Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Dog Days of Summer swim party for the pooches  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax community and the Fairfax Improvement Foundation are nearing the goal in their efforts to raise funds for aluminum bleachers at the Fairfax R-3 School football field and for  Continue Reading »

The number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Atchison County stands at 19, according to two joint press releases issued by the Atchison County Health Department, Atchison County Commission, Atchison  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Mail’s next saturation issue is August 27, 2020. That week’s edition will be sent to all Atchison County addresses whether they have a subscription or not. This  Continue Reading »

Renovations of the Fairfax Community Room are now complete, and the room is available for rent again. The Fairfax Fire Department held fish fries and boot drives to raise funds  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax community and the Fairfax Improvement Foundation have raised over 75% of the funds for aluminum bleachers at the Fairfax R-3 School football field and for overall stadium enhancements.  Continue Reading »

Oregon Trail Day will be Saturday, August 22, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Oregon, Missouri. The day’s events include citywide garage sales, vendors around the square, and more.  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax R-3 School Board held a regular board meeting July 18, 2020. Mike Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Also present were: Josh Oswald, Sam O’Riley,  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Nutrition Center closed until further notice The Tarkio Nutrition Center is closed until further notice. This includes both dine-in and delivery. Rock Port Chamber cancels 2020 Old Fashioned Saturday Night  Continue Reading »

The name of the Watson Firemen’s annual fishing contest has been changed to Tom Gibson’s Memorial Fishing Tournament. The event will be held August 22, 2020, at Watson Boat Dock  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Health Department was notified August 2, 2020, that another Atchison County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The patient is a male in his 30s and is linked  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax welcomed Enel Green Power on July 30. Enel brought a generous donation of N95 masks and met with CH-F administration and the Community Healthcare Foundation to discuss opportunities  Continue Reading »