People & Living

By Cindy Walker Burton Have you ever been in the company of angels? Have you experienced a close encounter of the angel kind? Ever been unaware of an angel standing  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit offers regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. Call 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219 to schedule a ride or find out about services in your area. You can  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry update The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: grape juice (64 oz.), complete pancake mix, syrup (64 oz.), brownie mix, soups (cream of  Continue Reading »

January 5, 1951 • Paul Bradney, proprietor of Rock Port’s frozen food lockers, is erecting a substantial building on lots in Sickler’s Addition. For the time being, Mr. Bradney hopes  Continue Reading »

January 5, 1951 • Dr. M. Earle Collins presented his resignation Tuesday as president of Tarkio College. He has accepted the presidency of Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri. •  Continue Reading »

January 5, 1951 • Awards in the annual corn yield contest sponsored by the Fairfax Kiwanis Club were presented Tuesday. Six of 11 contestants were awarded trophies and cash prizes,  Continue Reading »

By Cindy Walker Burton Bye bye 2025! So long coulda, woulda, shoulda. Wave farewell to what ifs and whatever. Renounce regrets. Let bygones be bygones. Bring on the New Year!  Continue Reading »

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Atchison County for the week of December 29 to January  Continue Reading »

Beginning January 1, 2026, non-resident hunters in Missouri who want to pursue waterfowl, doves, snipe, woodcock, and rails will be required to purchase a new Non-Resident Migratory Bird Permit for  Continue Reading »

We wish all our readers a Happy New Year! May you and your family be blessed! WCF SOF The Atchison County Mail will be closed Thursday, January 1, and Friday,  Continue Reading »

MONDAY MIXED LEAGUE 12/15/25 Team Standings: 1. Hits N Misses 2. Klosek’s Glad Bags 3. Livin’ On A Spare 4. Tumble Bugs 5. Gutter Gang 6. Bowl Movements High Scratch  Continue Reading »

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Atchison County for the week of December 22-28. Work on  Continue Reading »