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A new retaining wall and gravel was added to the Fairfax Library to help prevent water damage and leaks. (Submitted photo) The Atchison County Library would like to extend its  Continue Reading »

Fellowship, food, and fun on Main Street Tarkio’s Main Street was full of people enjoying the Tarkio Parks & Recreation Friendship Day celebration Saturday evening, September 27, 2025. There was  Continue Reading »

By Tarkio R-I Superintendent Bob Heddinger and Assistant Superintendent Dustin Barnes The 2025-26 school year is off to a great start and it’s hard to believe we are already halfway  Continue Reading »

Mayor JR Chaney presents a proclamation to Rock Port Firemen Kory Paris, Jason Watkins, James Barnhart, and Chief Scott Jones. (Submitted photos)   South Ward Alderman Chris Roup, right, presented  Continue Reading »

Rock Port The Rock Port Lady Jays will hold their Pink-Out Night Thursday, October 2, as they host Union Star. The junior high teams will play at 5:00 p.m. A  Continue Reading »

Heather Giddinge of Fairfax, Missouri, is asking for donations to send care packages to servicemen and women. Monetary donations or items for the packages themselves will be collected through October  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Chamber of Commerce has announced that the next Main Street banner project will be honoring local veterans. Beginning in November and displayed through December, these banners will showcase  Continue Reading »

Jared Grimes is the new manager of Ag Partners Cooperative in Tarkio. He began September 11, 2025.   Ag Partners Cooperative, Inc.  in Tarkio welcomes Jared Grimes as the new  Continue Reading »

June Olsufka picks out some free lunch at Rogers Pharmacy’s Customer Appreciation Day Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Tarkio.   Connie Riley and Brenda Daniels visit with other Rogers Pharmacy  Continue Reading »

Hungry residents looking for a tasty, free lunch were treated to one thanks to Midwest Data Center and Rock Port Telephone. Employees grilled and served food to those who drove  Continue Reading »

Retiring Community Hospital-Fairfax CEO Julie Jones, right, visits with Ginny Vernon at Julie’s retirement reception Thursday, September 25, 2025.   Retiring CEO Julie Jones visits with hospital employees and an  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library is hosting a Teen Golf Night Wednesday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tarkio Golf Course. Get some driving and putting practice with glow in  Continue Reading »