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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 »

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 »