People & Living

July 8, 1949 • A singer from Tarkio, Al Sloey, was among those who pitched in when union workers walked off their jobs over the holidays in Reno, Nevada. When  Continue Reading »

July 8, 1949 • Last week’s Mail carried a short story about mysterious searchlight beams seen in the sky south of Rock Port. The matter has been solved by learning  Continue Reading »

Susette Taylor, Atchison County Clerk and Secretary to the Board of Equalization, announces that the Board of Equalization will begin meeting at 9:30 a.m. on July 18, 2024. Hearings will  Continue Reading »

Come celebrate Independence Day at the Rock Port 4th of July Celebration, to be held Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, in the city park. For details, see the  Continue Reading »

Connections Counseling & Wellness is hosting a game night Wednesday, June 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for children in grades 6 through 8. Snacks and drinks will be provided  Continue Reading »

The East Atchison cross country team is hosting its second annual Run With The Wolves 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K fundraiser Saturday, July 13, at 8:00 a.m. at the  Continue Reading »

Connections Counseling & Wellness will offer a free program, “Conscious Discipline,” Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Learn how to make parenting easier, better and more fulfilling with discipline strategies that are  Continue Reading »

Community Services will hold its Back-to-School Fair Tuesday, July 23. The Back-to-School Fair is a big help for families who struggle to get supplies for their children. There are some  Continue Reading »

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July 4th holiday. Whether planning to visit one of  Continue Reading »

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters to apply online during July for a shot at more than 150 managed deer hunts throughout the state for archery, muzzleloading,  Continue Reading »

Gabe Holley was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps on June 14, 2024. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri with an agriculture  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Bill Hargis, Rock Port and Watson United Methodist Churches My wife’s brother used to live with her in California, before he decided to go on “life’s great  Continue Reading »