People & Living

OATS Transit schedule

Written on September 10, 2024

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 »

Food Pantry updates

Written on September 10, 2024

Rock Port Food Pantry The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry is low on the following items: pasta, traditional pasta sauce, toilet paper, honey, ketchup, pickles, fruit juice, evaporated milk,  Continue Reading »

Tarkio R-I to host book fair

Written on September 10, 2024

Tarkio Elementary School will host the Scholastic Book Fair Monday, September 16, through Friday, September 20. This is an event geared to excite children about reading and learning.  The fair  Continue Reading »

MDC reminds deer and turkey hunters of changes for fall seasons

Written on September 10, 2024

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of regulation changes for the upcoming deer and turkey hunting seasons. The changes include a new fall turkey permit, new counties in  Continue Reading »

Our little towns

Written on September 10, 2024

Dave and Paula Owens honor customers on a memory board in their café.   By Beverly Clinkingbeard It is 7:00 a.m. and Dave and Paula have the coffee on at  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Farm Bureau holds annual meeting

Written on September 10, 2024

Davin Althoff, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation, gave a presentation on Agriculture Market Outlook at the annual meeting of Atchison County Farm Bureau. (Submitted  Continue Reading »

Brownville Concert Series presents Anthony Nunziata

Written on September 10, 2024

The Brownville Concert Series will present “Anthony Nunziata Sings the Romantic Classics.” Dubbed “America’s new romantic singing sensation,” classical-crossover tenor Anthony Nunziata is the Brooklyn-born, Nashville-based singer, songwriter, actor, and  Continue Reading »

Pleasant View holds Co-ed Softball Tournament

Written on September 10, 2024

1st place – Arbor Lanes Pleasant View Nursing Home hosted its first annual co-ed softball tournament this past weekend in Rock Port, Missouri. Eight teams competed in the event. Arbor  Continue Reading »

PSC to celebrate Community Night and 10th anniversary of Oak Bowl renovation

Written on September 3, 2024

Peru State’s Oak Bowl in earlier years.   Peru State’s Oak Bowl underwent a major renovation in the early 2010’s. A record attendance of 2,934 was reported when the Oak  Continue Reading »

15th annual Great Northwest Winefest

Written on September 3, 2024

Missouri’s Great Northwest Winefest will be held at Griffith Park in Mound City, Missouri, Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Now in its 15th year, the  Continue Reading »

Smoke-free air campaign launched in Missouri

Written on September 3, 2024

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has launched the “Show Me Smokefree” campaign. Through online and on-the-ground efforts, Show Me Smokefree aims to increase access to smoke-free  Continue Reading »

Pike Creek Drainage Ditch Bridge reopens to traffic

Written on September 3, 2024

The Pike Creek Drainage Ditch Bridge on Route 111 in Atchison County, Missouri, was reopened to traffic Tuesday, August 27 following a rehabilitation project. To learn more about the project,  Continue Reading »

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