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Farmer recognized for 25 years of fire service

Written on July 25, 2017

Mayor Chris Chamberlain (right) presents W.C. Farmer (left) with a proclamation from the City of Rock Port.  See proclamation above. Fire Chief Scott Jones (left) presented W.C. Farmer (right) with  Continue Reading »

Peru State salutes its Hall of Fame members

Written on July 25, 2017

As Nebraska and Peru State are both celebrating their 150th birthdays, the college is also hosting special events throughout the year. The next big event on campus will be the  Continue Reading »

America’s Farmers Grow Communities

Written on July 25, 2017

Shirley Hannah, right, of rural Tarkio is the proud winner of the $2,500 America’s Farmers Grow Communities Donation. Shirley selected Tarkio Renewal and Tarkio Golf Club as the organizations that  Continue Reading »

Pioneer Life On Glass: The Balcom-Green Collection

Written on July 25, 2017

H. Jason Combs has recently written a book with Kenneth Harders titled Pioneer Life On Glass: The Balcom-Green Collection. Jason, the son of Harry Combs of Fairfax, Missouri, is a  Continue Reading »

USS Forrestal fire recalled 50 years later

Written on July 25, 2017

KCP&L donates fans to Community Services, Inc.

Written on July 25, 2017

Kansas City Power and Light (KCP&L) donated 17 fans to Community Services, Inc., in Mound City on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, for Holt and Atchison counties. There to deliver the  Continue Reading »

CH-F Sterling Connection to host ice cream socials

Written on July 25, 2017

Join in the fun at an ice cream social and learn more about Sterling Connection! Community Hospital-Fairfax will be hosting Sterling Connection Open House Ice Cream Socials at clinic locations  Continue Reading »

Fire Department receives MDC matching grant

Written on July 25, 2017

Chad Ottmann, RPF Assistant Chief, left was presented the MDC grant matching funds check by Phillip Voyer MDC, Forestry Division representative, right. Submitted by Ben Webster Forestry Field Program Supervisor  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax Rehab Services to host Family Scavenger Hunt, August 4th

Written on July 18, 2017

Ann Schlueter, Quality and Business Development, Community Hospital-Fairfax Community Hospital-Fairfax Rehab Services is very excited to host the 2nd Annual Family Scavenger Hunt. Last year’s event was well attended and  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Fair Horse Show

Written on July 18, 2017

Rylee Jenkins stands with her horse, waiting for the judge’s approval at the Atchison County Fair Horse Show at the Donald L. Thomson Memorial Arena in Tarkio Saturday, July 15,  Continue Reading »

Miss Fairfax and Junior Miss Fairfax applications available

Written on July 18, 2017

All Fairfax girls grades 6 – 12 are invited to participate in the 2017 Miss Fairfax and Junior Miss Fairfax contest. Information about this year’s contests and applications can be  Continue Reading »

Active shooter training event to be held at Liberty Theatre

Written on July 18, 2017

The event is geared towards jr. high and high school aged kids The Atchison County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an ALiCE Training (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate – Active Shooter  Continue Reading »

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