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Pat Wessler donates to Tarkio Library for outreach service

Written on April 16, 2019

Pat Wessler holds and displays some of the large print books purchased from her donation to the Tarkio Library. Tarkio resident Pat Wessler loves to read and she is grateful  Continue Reading »

Railroad fixing tracks damaged by floodwaters

Written on April 16, 2019

The action is non-stop in Watson, Missouri, with all of the rock truck dumping along the railroad track. As you can see by the pile of rock the railroad is  Continue Reading »

Beautiful blooms at Hurst Greenery

Written on April 16, 2019

Hurst Greenery held its annual open house this past weekend in rural Westboro, Missouri. The greenhouses are filled with gorgeous flowers, plants, and vegetables aplenty. The Hurst grandchildren, Gabe and  Continue Reading »

1979 State Champions inducted into KMA Sports Hall of Fame

Written on April 16, 2019

Gary Soske, Tony Schomburg, Audie Jackson, Mark Wilczek, and Chris Chamberlain listen as Coach Wayne Moore talks about the 1979 State Champion team that was inducted into the KMA Sports  Continue Reading »

Second Harvest and letter carriers prepare to stamp out hunger

Written on April 16, 2019

Second Harvest Community Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers is preparing for the Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. This year, the drive will take place on  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Fire Department purchases radios

Written on April 16, 2019

Norman “Norm” Simmons proudly served as a fireman on the Fairfax Fire Department for nearly three decades. After Norm’s retirement, he could still be found at the fire station running  Continue Reading »

Prescription Drug Take Back April 27

Written on April 16, 2019

The Missouri Rural Water Association, DEA, Tarkio Board of Public Works, and Tarkio Police Department are joining forces to hold a prescription drug take back event Saturday, April 27. From  Continue Reading »

Palm Sunday dinner

Written on April 16, 2019

Beta Gals held a Palm Sunday dinner for AJ and Wayne Smith, whose daughter, Kalynn, is fighting two rare autoimmune diseases. The dinner was held to raise funds for the  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Tourism Board & Rock Port R-II host Art Show

Written on April 16, 2019

Around 40 people attended the art show held by the Rock Port Tourism Board and Rock Port R-II Art Club Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Along with the Rock Port junior  Continue Reading »

Shed destroyed by fire

Written on April 16, 2019

A shed caught fire at a residence on Hwy. 136 between Tarkio and Rock Port, Missouri, Monday, April 15, 2019. The building, located on what years ago was the DeBuhr  Continue Reading »

ACDC board meeting

Written on April 16, 2019

The Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) board met April 10, 2019. Present were: Lori Seymour, Roger Martin, W.C. Farmer, Craig Corken, and Eryn Stepp. Monica Bailey and Carol Clark were  Continue Reading »

Legion Auxiliary Rummage Sale April 26 & 27

Written on April 16, 2019

Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary is preparing for the Spring Rummage Sale. Good, saleable items (no electronics) will be accepted April 10-24 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. No donations will be  Continue Reading »

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