People & Living

June 15, 1951 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “Under Mexicali Stars” with Rex Allen and “The Great Caruso” starring Mario Lanza and Ann Blythe. • Hilton Griswold of Shenandoah,  Continue Reading »

June 15, 1951 • Orville Loomis, Legion 4th District Commander, left Tuesday on a rather unusual mission. He joined Legion State Commander Charles Bacon for a trip to Savannah, Georgia,  Continue Reading »

Events scheduled for the Independence Day Celebration in the Rock Port Municipal Park include the following: Friday, July 3 Bounce houses will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. There will  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 June 1-7. There may  Continue Reading »

One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 29 in Atchison County Monday morning, May 25, 2026. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred in  Continue Reading »

A Tarkio, Missouri, man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Atchison County over the Memorial Day weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred on U.S.  Continue Reading »

The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1926. • Underwater  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax Optimist Club invited youth in grades 4th and 5th to join them for the bi-annual fishing outing May 26, 2026. Pictured with his big catch is Xavier Bradbury.  Continue Reading »

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during  Continue Reading »

State Tech, Linn, Missouri, has announced students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring of 2026. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must  Continue Reading »

Elliott Tyler Bruns Brendon and Madison Bruns, Shenandoah, Iowa, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Elliott Tyler. He was born April 30, 2026, at 6:21 p.m. at  Continue Reading »

By Beverly Clinkingbeard In 1981, Betsy Chapin was teaching the 5th & 6th graders at Westboro Elementary School in Westboro, Missouri. The pupils were given the assignment of asking a  Continue Reading »