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COVID-19 antibody testing offered to all Atchison County citizens
Written on July 7, 2020
The Atchison County Commission has dedicated CARES Act funding to provide COVID-19 antibody testing to all Atchison County citizens. During phase one of testing all health care professionals, law enforcement Continue Reading »
Fire destroys Rock Port home
Written on July 7, 2020
The home of Christopher and Faith Culp, Rock Port, was destroyed by fire early Sunday, July 5, 2020. The Rock Port Fire Department received a call of a house fire Continue Reading »
Three new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Atchison County
Written on July 7, 2020
The number of positive COVID-19 cases reported in Atchison County increased by three in the past week according to press releases issued by the Atchison County Health Department. The fourth Continue Reading »
Celebrating the 4th of July
Written on July 7, 2020
Spectators enjoyed the fireworks show sponsored by the Rock Port Chamber of Commerce and conducted by the Rock Port Fire Department. Brandon Athen shows off his diving moves at the Continue Reading »
Rock Port VBS begins July 13
Written on July 7, 2020
The Rock Port United Methodist Church will host this year’s Vacation Bible School July 13 – 17 for children from preschool through sixth grade. Each day’s session will begin at Continue Reading »
Pop-Up Mobile Pantries in July
Written on July 7, 2020
Community Services, Inc., along with Second Harvest Community Food Bank, will be hosting four more Pop-Up Mobile Pantries in Atchison County in July. The schedule will be as follows: • Continue Reading »
Rankin Hall roof restoration
Written on July 7, 2020
American Slate and Tile out of Kansas City has been restoring the roof of Rankin Hall in Tarkio. The Tarkio College Alumni Association has donated the funds to Tarkio College Continue Reading »
Round 4 for ticket drawings
Written on July 7, 2020
The last batch of Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) Summertime #ShopAC tickets were not claimed, so three more numbers were drawn: 576598, 986383, 999071. If you have one of these Continue Reading »
CH-F welcomes Carol McIntyre, D.O. to specialty clinics
Written on July 7, 2020
Carol McIntyre, D.O., will provide a monthly specialty clinic at Community Hospital-Fairfax. Community Hospital-Fairfax (CH-F) is pleased to welcome Carol McIntyre, D.O., to their panel of specialists. Dr. McIntyre will Continue Reading »
Notes from the Superintendent
Written on July 7, 2020
Submitted by Ethan Sickels, Rock Port Superintendent Once July 1st hit, it was officially the beginning of the 2020-21 school year! These past few months have certainly been unique and Continue Reading »
Cadillac Escalade catches fire on I-29
Written on July 7, 2020
The West Atchison Fire District received a call at 2:48 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, for a car fire at Exit 106 on I-29 in the southbound lane. The caller Continue Reading »
Rock Port Board of Aldermen meets
Written on June 30, 2020
The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, June 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Chris Chamberlain presiding. Board members present were Ron Deatz, Lavon Paukert, and Todd Stevens. Continue Reading »
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