People & Living

The City of Fairfax will be providing dumpsters for Fairfax residents to use August 1-3, 2025. They will be located at the bottom of the city park. A sign of  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library invites adults to join “Adult Book Chat” at the Fairfax Library, held every second Thursday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Each month features  Continue Reading »

The third annual Sheep & Goats Field Day will be Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the MU Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center, located  Continue Reading »

The American Legion Ralph Greer Post 49 has scheduled two Veterans Administration speakers at the next legion meeting Monday, August 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the Atchison County Memorial Building  Continue Reading »

Natural disasters occur annually all over the world. Globally, there are between 300 and 400 natural disasters each year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for  Continue Reading »

Titanic Toadstool Submitted by Cindy Walker Burton This totally titanic-sized toadstool was recently discovered thriving in a yard on Parkview Drive by Cindy Walker Burton.   The tremendous toadstool measured  Continue Reading »

Most gardeners know the frustration of having a beautiful garden decimated by wildlife, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Wildlife can be more formidable pests than insects, diseases  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit offers regular transportation services for the rural general public of any age, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Call 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219 to schedule a ride or find out  Continue Reading »

Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia August 7-17. Visit the MDC Conservation Building from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to  Continue Reading »

The month of July has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in July 1925. • The  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library has recently added the following titles to its collection: FICTION– Stuart Woods’ Finders Keepers by Brett Battles, In The Family Way by Laney Katz Becker, Beach  Continue Reading »

The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to welcome to Brownville, Josh Hoyer SOLO – Stories and Songs. Hoyer will be performing solo, bringing some of his original soul, blues, and  Continue Reading »