People & Living

January 20, 1950 • Eight high school basketball teams will be competing in the 20th annual Fairfax Tournament. • James K. Hunter was among the very first to get a  Continue Reading »

January 20, 1950 • Tarkio’s cigarette tax has added more than $2,350 to city coffers during the first five months of its existence. Revenue from the cigarette tax is earmarked  Continue Reading »

January 20, 1950 • Showing at the Paramount Theatre in Rock Port: “Call of Forest,” “Tall in the Saddle” with John Wayne, “Miss Grant Takes Richmond” with Lucille Ball and  Continue Reading »

Organizers are wanting to make the Atchison County Eagle Lake Camp a county-wide event. All Atchison County churches are invited to a meeting Sunday, January 12, to discuss how to  Continue Reading »

Free health screenings will be provided by the Atchison County Health Department at the Community Services building (4th and Main in Tarkio) on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9 a.m.-12  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio National Honor Society will be hosting a Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Tarkio Activity Center (TAC), located at 110 N.  Continue Reading »

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

MDC is hosting a winter program for tree care and maintenance on Saturday, Jan. 18, in St. Joseph. (MDC photo) Trees are important elements of a healthy landscape and make  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 »

Submitted by Atchison County Health Department During Cervical Health Awareness Month, help us educate others about the steps they can take to protect themselves and their loved ones from cervical  Continue Reading »

Over the past decade, ACDC’s Business Improvement Grant program has assisted with over 170 different business improvement projects throughout our county. Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) designed this grant program  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: grape juice (64 oz.), cake mixes (chocolate or white), creamy peanut butter (16 oz.), boxed macaroni  Continue Reading »