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Break-in at Fairfax R-3 School under investigation
Written on April 7, 2020
The Atchison County Sheriff’s Office received a call Wednesday, March 25, 2020, from Dr. Jeremy Burright, Superintendent at Fairfax R-3 School, about a break-in at the school. The break-in occurred Continue Reading »
Shed catches fire on Route B
Written on April 7, 2020
The Westboro Fire Department responded to a shed fire at Phillip Hull’s residence on Route B west of Westboro, Missouri, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Pictured is Shannon Wiley manning the Continue Reading »
Trash in truck catches fire
Written on April 7, 2020
The Tarkio Fire Department responded to a fire call at American Recycling Thursday afternoon, April 2, 2020. Trash being compacted and turned in a trailer spontaneously burst into flames, suggesting Continue Reading »
Lawn mower catches fire in Tarkio
Written on April 7, 2020
The Tarkio Fire Department responded to a lawn mower fire on North 5th Street in Tarkio Monday, March 30, 2020. With help from neighbors and the eight firemen who attended, Continue Reading »
COVID-19 Closures & Updates
Written on April 7, 2020
TARKIO Tarkio Municipal Court scheduled for April 27 and May 11 has been cancelled. The next Tarkio Municipal Court night will be June 22, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Mail in Continue Reading »
ACDC is here for you!
Written on April 7, 2020
Submitted by Monica Bailey, ACDC Director Atchison County Development Corporation is working diligently to stay current on business resources and assistance during these unprecedented times. Several websites may be of Continue Reading »
Easter hunts keep residents smiling during COVID-19 pandemic
Written on April 7, 2020
Scout Smith is all smiles after she received her Easter goodies following the Fairfax Car Easter Egg Hunt. (Ginny Smith photo) Residents in Atchison County are enjoying the Easter activities Continue Reading »
Easter Egg Hunt flashback
Written on April 7, 2020
This Easter flashback is from the 1955 Easter Egg Hunt at Bertram Funeral Home in Rock Port. The funeral home was located where the gravel parking lot is east of Continue Reading »
Mother Nature strikes again
Written on April 7, 2020
Spring weather continues to give us whiplash, going from a beautiful 70 degree day mid-week last week to a bit of freezing rain early Friday morning. Thankfully, the temperature rose Continue Reading »
Stolen truck catches fire, two people in custody
Written on April 7, 2020
A truck stolen in Missouri catches fire in a muddy field north of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, with the fire spreading to a nearby grassy field on Thursday. Two people from the Continue Reading »
COVID-19-Related Cancellations and Closures
Written on April 7, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and more and more people continue to become ill, restrictions have popped up state by state to keep the virus from spreading. Businesses are not Continue Reading »
Tarkio High School update on cancellations and work
Written on April 3, 2020
Here is an update from Tarkio High School Principal Carrie Livengood: Dear Parents and Students: April 2, 2020 I know this is a very difficult time for everyone with lots Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
