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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Northwest Region Protection Captain Eric Abbott on his retirement after nearly 35 years of service. Abbott graduated from Rock Port High School in  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Tourism Board is sponsoring a Griswold Christmas Light Competition for Rock Port residences and businesses. Those wishing to participate must visit Rock Port City Hall to pick  Continue Reading »

The holiday season can be busy so the Atchison County Library is trying to have festive activities while also not taking up too much of your time. Check out the  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Elementary students and Tarkio Nutrition Center staff invite the public to the center on Thursday, December 18, for a festive Christmas caroling event. The students will be singing  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax invites the community to join them for a Hall Sing at the hospital with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. After singing  Continue Reading »

Tarkio First Baptist Church warmly invites the community to a heartwarming evening of fellowship, food, and faith at its live nativity scene and soup supper drive-through. Bring your family, invite  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Senior Center will host a Christmas lunch Monday, December 22, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Ladies in Black will sing Christmas favorites while everyone dines  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio FFA 2026 community calendars are being delivered to Tarkio businesses this week. These free calendars provide a listing of East Atchison sporting events and Tarkio R-I school events,  Continue Reading »

Thomas Herron of Rock Port, Missouri, has been recognized as the 2025 Missouri Girls’ Class 1 Coach of the Year by the Missouri Track & Cross Country Coaches Association. (Submitted  Continue Reading »

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Watson Watson, Missouri, was the site of Santa and Mrs. Claus’ latest stop in Atchison County as they prepare for the Christmas holiday. Santa and  Continue Reading »

The City of Tarkio Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Tarkio City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted at 6:00 p.m. City Clerk Danielle Kephart did  Continue Reading »

The holiday season can be busy so the Atchison County Library is trying to have festive activities while also not taking up too much of your time. Check out the  Continue Reading »