People & Living

by Cynthia Walker Burton Missouri is synonymous with the beautiful Ozarks, the St. Louis Arch, world famous Kansas City barbecue, and the vibrant entertainment mecca of Branson. I hail from  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit offers regular transportation services for the rural residents of any age. Call 816-380-7433 or 800-480-6287 to schedule a ride. You can also visit oatstransit.org. The monthly schedule from  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Linda Kay Payton Six members of the Allen Schiffern American Legion Unit 199 met on August 11, 2025. Judy gave an opening prayer. Michaelle led members in the  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: apple juice (64 oz.), cereal, brownie mix, Hamburger Helper, boxed macaroni and cheese, beef and chicken  Continue Reading »

Union Cemetery, an old family cemetery, is located in the very northwest corner of Atchison County, Missouri. Care and upkeep is done on a volunteer basis by Greg and Leslie  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Brad Dush, Fairfax Methodist Church And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, ~ Ephesians 6:16, ESV As we  Continue Reading »

Classes for the 2025-26 school year will begin this week at all three Atchison County Schools. School will resume Wednesday, August 20, with a full day of classes (8:00 a.m.-3:10  Continue Reading »

August 25, 1950 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “The Big Sombrero” with Gene Autry, “Oh You Beautiful Doll” with June Haver and Mark Stevens, and “Task Force”  Continue Reading »

August 25, 1950 • Showing at The Tarkio Theatre: “Sing Neighbor Sing,” “Bandit King of Texas,” “Kentucky Moonshine,” and “Young Man With A Horn.” • Miss Dorothy Lu Rankin, who  Continue Reading »

August 25, 1950 • The board of directors of the Atchison County Farm Bureau in Rock Port voted last week to take over the offices recently vacated by the Production  Continue Reading »

Author Joe Starita will present “I Am A Man: Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice” Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Schoolhouse Art Gallery, 427 Main Street,  Continue Reading »

The “70’s & 80’s Reunion ~ End of Summer Bash” will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Atchison County Memorial Building in Rock Port. A social gathering  Continue Reading »