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The Tarkio R-I Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the central office of the Tarkio R-I School District. The  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax (CH-F) has announced the launch of a state-of-the-art TeleStroke program, made possible through a collaboration with Nebraska Medicine TeleStroke Neurology Services. This new technology brings rapid, specialized stroke  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Blue Jays won back-to-back district baseball championships following their 7-0 victory over the South Holt Knights on May 20. Pictured, from left to right, are: front row  Continue Reading »

A flag in memory of A.J. Harding (Army) was raised in the Fairfax City Park Friday, May 22, 2026. A.J.’s family was unable to attend so Marilyn Reed, a family  Continue Reading »

The American Legions from Atchison and Holt Counties color guard give a 21 gun salute at Center Grove Cemetery.   Commander Tim Morehouse salutes during the playing of “Taps” at  Continue Reading »

The Kids’ Summer Meals program will begin May 20. The Tarkio Nutrition Center, located at 412 Main Street in Tarkio, will serve breakfast and lunch – completely free for every  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Mail will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. All news articles and advertising for the May 28 issue of the newspaper must be submitted by  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Rotary Club is hosting their cookouts on Saturdays. Stop by Hy-Vee from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and enjoy hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, and steak sandwiches.

The Tarkio College Alumni Museum will be open in Rankin Hall, Tarkio College campus on Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Come see such treasures as the  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026. Social hour will be from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Photos of honored classes will be taken at  Continue Reading »

The annual High Creek Cemetery Memorial Day Tea will be held Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the High Creek Church (15824 State Hwy. B,  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax Avenue of Flags will be displayed in the Fairfax City Park for Memorial Day. Volunteers are needed to help raise the flags at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 22,  Continue Reading »