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Voters in Atchison County who were registered by March 11, 2020, who expect to be prevented from going to their polling place on Election Day, June 2, 2020, may vote  Continue Reading »

The Nutrition Center in Tarkio is making some much-needed renovations thanks to the Carpenter Trust and Heartland Education Board. A new walk-in cooler, pantry, and ramp are being built on  Continue Reading »

A brush fire got out of hand behind the Conn and Kennedy residence Friday, May 1, when the flames caught pine needles, sap, and a pine tree on fire. Thankfully,  Continue Reading »

Atchison County seniors are being honored with photo signs and banners. It’s been a crazy year for all, but especially the 2020 graduates who were unable to end their senior  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio FFA Chapter and Ag Department held its first flower sale this past Saturday, May 2, at Tarkio High School. There was a wide variety of gorgeous flowers and  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Girl Scouts Avery, Caroline, Brianna, and Aspen sold fresh squeezed lemonade during Cruise Night in Rock Port to help fight hunger in Atchison County. The girls plan to work  Continue Reading »

The Patterson Family Foundation has donated 520 KN95 masks to Atchison County. When no N95 masks are available, these KN95 masks are permitted for emergency use by the FDA. The  Continue Reading »

Golden Triangle Energy Plant Manager Shaun O’Riley, left, and Quality Assurance Manager Robbie Sipes, right, recently delivered hand sanitizer to the Atchison County Health Center in  Tarkio, as well as  Continue Reading »

Atchison County is blessed to have many hometown heroes who continue to work during the coronavirus pandemic. Healthcare workers, law enforcement officers, and other essential workers remain on duty. Others  Continue Reading »

Corrie Hicks holds one of the “thank you” posters made by Fairfax Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts in Fairfax recently made posters for some of the businesses that are still open  Continue Reading »

While one in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. The good news is there are  Continue Reading »

In-person WW workshops have been postponed until May 30. The Tarkio City-Wide Clean-Up Week scheduled for the first week of May has been postponed. Dates will be announced at a  Continue Reading »