People & Living

Oliver Paris of Rock Port harvested this nice 23.3 pound turkey on April 21, 2025. It had a 9” beard and 3/4” spurs. (Submitted photo)

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

by Cindy Walker Burton It was the evening of April 14th. I’d just arrived home from a Holy Week church revival in Fairfax. I was full of the Holy Spirit,  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 »

Rock Port Food Pantry The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry is low on the following items: saltine crackers, stuffing mix, pancake mix, syrup, pineapple, peaches, and Spam. The food  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Sheridan Mires The Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary Unit 199 met on April 14, 2025, with seven members present. Members reported no hours or money spent helping our veterans  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Richard Boettner, Rock Port Baptist Church For this week’s article I will summarize some teaching from Scripture about Jesus’ resurrection after His death on the Cross. I  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Tourism Board will host its third Summer Palooza Wednesday, May 21, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Port Memorial Park. This family friendly event is  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Health Department, along with the Tarkio Health and Wellness Committee, is hosting a Mental Health Party Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Community Building in Tarkio from 9:00  Continue Reading »

May 4, 1950 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “Angels in Disguise,” Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend” with Betty Grable, Rudy Vallee, and Olga San Juan, “The Doctor  Continue Reading »

May 4, 1950 • Showing at The Tarkio Theatre: “That Midnight Kiss” starring Kathryn Grayson and Ethel Barrymore (which will be the senior class benefit show). • Military services were  Continue Reading »

May 5, 1950 • Howard Bunton, who came to Rock Port some four years ago to enter business as operator of the Rock Port Market, is branching out in business.  Continue Reading »