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Medal of Honor recipient to be honored by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Written on March 18, 2025

Ambrose Porter, a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, will be honored on Sunday, March 23, at 2:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Cemetery, Rock Port, Missouri, by the Sons of  Continue Reading »

WIC clinic in Tarkio is moving to a new location

Written on March 18, 2025

The Atchison County WIC program announces the relocation of the WIC clinic in Tarkio, Missouri. The last day of the clinic located at the current location, 421 Main, Tarkio, will  Continue Reading »

Donate to local Easter events

Written on March 18, 2025

Easter is just around the corner and several Atchison County Easter event organizers are asking the public for donations to help make their events a success. Pleasant View Nursing Home  Continue Reading »

O’Laughlin receives Quilt of Valor

Written on March 18, 2025

Bernard O’Laughlin was recently presented with a Quilt of Valor, made by members of the Missouri Freedom Quilters.   The Missouri Freedom Quilters recently donated 25 lap quilts to the  Continue Reading »

ACDC hosts community lunch for Rock Port/Watson area

Written on March 18, 2025

Regan Griffin, president of Restore Rock Port, shared with the group the upcoming project to demolish the two buildings next to the Walk of Honor. Regan also talked about future  Continue Reading »

Lady Jays take 4th in Final Four

Written on March 18, 2025

The Rock Port girls placed fourth in the MSHSAA Class 1 State Basketball Championship, finishing the year with a record of 26 wins and 6 losses. Pictured, from left to  Continue Reading »

Parents As Teachers offer developmental screenings

Written on March 11, 2025

Developmental and health screenings are offered free of charge for babies to three years of age living in the Tarkio R-I School District. This screening will give you a clear  Continue Reading »

Fairfax R-3 School District preschool and kindergarten enrollment information

Written on March 11, 2025

Fairfax R-3 School District has released information for preschool and kindergarten enrollment. If your child will be attending Smart Steps Preschool in the fall of 2025, contact the elementary office  Continue Reading »

Fairfax FFA Fish Fry March 16

Written on March 11, 2025

The Fairfax FFA Chapter will host its fish fry Sunday, March 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fairfax High School FACS/Ag building. Come enjoy fried fish, chicken,  Continue Reading »

ACDC invites members of the Fairfax community to lunch

Written on March 11, 2025

ACDC will host the annual Fairfax community lunch Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., at the Fairfax Fire Station Community Room. These complimentary lunches provide residents  Continue Reading »

Rock Port R-II Board of Education meeting

Written on March 11, 2025

The Rock Port R-II Board of Education held a regular meeting Thursday, February 1, 2025. President Regan Griffin called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. Other board members present  Continue Reading »

Fairfax R-3 School Board meeting

Written on March 11, 2025

The Fairfax R-3 School Board met February 19, 2025. Miles Smith called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Also in attendance were: Brett Johnson, Shelby Hurst, Chance Clement, Crystal  Continue Reading »

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