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The Fairfax Class of 2020, in conjunction with Ariens Corporation of Auburn, Nebraska, has donated new signs to Fairfax R-3 School. The new signs will help guide visitors to the  Continue Reading »

Growers are preparing for next year’s crop season and making plans, especially given the price of grain. One of the most important input costs are fertilizers and it is important  Continue Reading »

December 15, 1966 Pvt. Dwane M. Bressler, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Bressler, Rock Port, completed eight weeks of advanced infantry training Nov. 25 at Ft. Lewis,  Continue Reading »

As we ring in the New Year, Farmer Publishing will be making a change to the publication of the three newspapers in Atchison County. Beginning with the January 5, 2017,  Continue Reading »

Kids who want to send a letter to Santa this year should start working on their wish lists! Letters to Santa can be taken to the Tarkio Avalanche office at  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Community Christmas Service will be held Sunday, December 11, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tarkio Presbyterian Church. Punch and cookies will be provided. The theme for the evening  Continue Reading »

Local families with children who are in need this holiday season can now sign up for the Adopt-A-Family program at Community Services, Inc. in Tarkio. Call 660-736-4646 to sign up  Continue Reading »

Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the winter driving season is upon us. We have been very lucky so far this year and  Continue Reading »

A memorial in honor of Frances Shaum Lamson (’39) has been established with the Tarkio College Alumni Association. Francis was a direct descendent of Tarkio College’s founder, David Rankin, and  Continue Reading »

St. John’s Lutheran Church, located on B Hwy. west of Westboro, Missouri, is hosting a Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 11, 2016. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Presbyterian Church Choir and Bell Choir will be giving a musical presentation, “A Special Christmas Story,” during the worship service at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2016.  Continue Reading »

Christmas is just around the corner. A list of services at St. Paul’s (Tarkio) and St. Benedict’s (Burlington Junction) Catholic churches follow: Dec. 8 – 6:30 p.m., Mass for Holy  Continue Reading »