People & Living

June 22, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “Make Mine Laughs,” “The Mysterious Desperado” with Tim Holt, “I’ll Get By” starring June Haver, Dennis Day, and Gloria  Continue Reading »

June 22, 1951 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “Casablanca” with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, “Lullaby of Broadway” with Doris Day and Gene Nelson, and “Lassie In the Painted  Continue Reading »

June 22, 1951 • Nearly 100 horse lovers and enthusiasts in Atchison County have formed a saddle club. The club is open to anyone interested in horseback riding, the purpose  Continue Reading »

Join Liberty Theatre for its productions of Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical.” Come watch our local actors and actors perform at the theatre inside the Atchison County Memorial Building, 417 S.  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Health Department held a Summer Sitter course Thursday, June 4, at the Health Center in Tarkio for local girls wanting to become babysitters with lifesaving knowledge. The  Continue Reading »

Rehearsals are in full swing at the Liberty Theatre for Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical.” Area actors, actresses, and musicians will showcase their talent in the musical, based on the popular  Continue Reading »

Tarkio and Fairfax Free summer meals for all kids and teens are available weekdays through the Kids’ Summer Meals program. The Tarkio Nutrition Center, located at 412 Main Street in  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. • The  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 8-14. There may  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Rotary Club held its annual golf tournament Tuesday morning, June 2, 2026, at the Tarkio Golf Course. It was a gorgeous day for a round of 18 holes.  Continue Reading »

Gage McAdams and Emma Derr will be married Saturday, July 11, 2026, at White Iron Ridge in Smithville, Missouri. Emma is the daughter of Abby and Chad Derr and Gage  Continue Reading »

Watkins graduates from TSU Truman State University held spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9. Aubrey Watkins, Rock Port, graduated Magna Cum Laude (with a grade point average between 3.75-3.89). Truman  Continue Reading »