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Written on October 1, 2019
After a year of construction for the third phase of an intense renovation project, the Atchison County Memorial Building reopened in June, 2019. To celebrate the building’s new look, the Continue Reading »
Food Pantry hosts open house and honors dedicated workers
Written on October 1, 2019
The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry in Tarkio held an open house/dedication ceremony Sunday, September 29, 2019, at the new location (formerly the Sodbusters building) at 315 Main Street. Around 60 people Continue Reading »
ACDC holds annual meeting
Written on October 1, 2019
Tarkio College Alumni Association and Tarkio College Inc. received the Volunteer of the Year award. Representatives (pictured above, left to right) were: John Fisher, John Davis, David Hoffman, Debbie Hoffman, Continue Reading »
Tarkio River Bridge on Route J near Fairfax now open
Written on October 1, 2019
The wait is finally over for the approximately 300 motorists whose daily trips west of Fairfax have involved a detour since April of 2019. On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Continue Reading »
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Written on October 1, 2019
As part of a national movement to prevent and end domestic violence, Atchison County, Missouri, recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. C.A.R.E. of Atchison County invites everyone to join Continue Reading »
Honey Tree Nursery School hosting “Great Pumpkin Party” October 6
Written on October 1, 2019
Honey Tree Nursery School will be hosting its fifth annual “Great Pumpkin Party” on Sunday, October 6, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Tarkio United Methodist Church. Some Continue Reading »
79th Lord’s Acre Festival
Written on October 1, 2019
The Westboro United Methodist Church will host the 79th annual Lord’s Acre Festival October 12 and 13, 2019, in Westboro, Missouri. The weekend will be full of fun-filled festivities for Continue Reading »
EA to hold Fall Homecoming
Written on October 1, 2019
The East Atchison Wolves will celebrate their 2019 Fall Homecoming next week. This year’s theme at Tarkio High School is “It’s Showtime!”. Fairfax High School’s Fall Homecoming theme is “Black Continue Reading »
Tarkio R-I Board of Education holds meeting
Written on October 1, 2019
The Tarkio R-I Board of Education met Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Tarkio High School. Board members in attendance were: Jeff Meyer, Jamie Barnett, Garrett Wood, Ann Schlue-ter, Chris Yates, Continue Reading »
Fairfax R-3 Board of Education
Written on October 1, 2019
The Fairfax R-3 Board of Education met in regular session September 19, 2019, in Fairfax, Missouri. Board members present were Mike Lewis, Marshal Oswald, Jon Graves, Sam O’Riley, Chris Smith, Continue Reading »
Careers on Wheels
Written on October 1, 2019
ACDC hosted Careers on Wheels for 51 Atchison County freshmen on Friday, September 27, at the Rock Port City Park. The purpose of this annual event is to introduce students Continue Reading »
Island dreamer builds Midwest masterpiece
Written on September 24, 2019
Darren Sharpless prepares to lower the staircase to the tree house he built behind Perry’s Liquor Store in Rock Port. The deck is very spacious and allows for growth of Continue Reading »
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