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A two-vehicle accident seriously injured a Westboro, Missouri, man May 2, 2020. The accident occurred at 7:10 a.m. when a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, driven by Joel L. Gibson, 45, of  Continue Reading »

Residents of Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care were treated to a drive-by visit by family and friends Friday afternoon, May 8, 2020. Although it was a bit chilly, the residents  Continue Reading »

“Heroes are made by the path they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” – Iron Man. “No matter how bad things get, something good is out there, over  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Elementary teachers took part in a parade Thursday, April 30, 2020, making their way around town to wave at all their students and show their love with signs, candy,  Continue Reading »

A long line of vehicles drove around Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, Thursday, April 30. Residents sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful spring weather while family members drove through  Continue Reading »

Atchison County officials practiced physical distancing when they gathered to honor Diana Dickkut (center) upon her retirement. Diana Dickkut was honored at a retirement reception Thursday, April 30, at the  Continue Reading »

Supreme Court Judge Zel Fischer, along with Chief Justice George W. Draper III, Judge Paul C. Wilson, Judge Mary R. Russell, Judge W. Brent Powell, Judge Patricia Breckenridge, and Judge  Continue Reading »

Businesses of Atchison County began the reopening process Monday, May 4. With the reopening comes regulations and guidance to follow to keep the spread of COVID-19 from occurring. Beginning May  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio College Alumni Board voted May 3, 2020, to cancel Homecoming 2020. All classes, groups and individuals that were scheduled to be honored this year will be honored at  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Parks and Recreation Board recently met via Zoom to discuss this summer’s activities. Due to the unprecedented times that we are currently living in and to ensure the  Continue Reading »

Fairfax R-3 School has announced its plans for the Fairfax Class of 2020 graduation ceremony. Fairfax K-12 Principal Dustin Barnes remarked, “I hope that you are all safe, healthy and  Continue Reading »

A Fresh Mobile Pantry will be held for Atchison County residents Wednesday, May 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Community Services (322 Main Street) in Tarkio. Besides fresh  Continue Reading »