People & Living

The Brownville Fine Arts Association (BFAA) is hosting the first show of its summer art exhibition. “Selections 2024: The Permanent Collection of the BFAA” will be on display through June  Continue Reading »

It’s rodeo time! Giddy on up to Tarkio Friday and Saturday for some ropin’ and ridin’ good fun. Check out the rodeo story on page 1 for all the details.  Continue Reading »

June 10, 1949 • Showing at the Rock Port Paramount Theatre:  “Laramie” with Chas. Starrett; “Clay Pigeon” with Bill Williams; “Joan of Arc” with Ingrid Bergman; and “Criss Cross” with  Continue Reading »

June 10, 1949 •  Highlights from the Tornado Belt: A tornado struck in this area Wednesday night. The tornado killed Margaret Alice Clark, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray  Continue Reading »

June 10, 1949 • Striking during a torrential rain at dusk Wednesday evening of last week, a tornado hit south and east of Fairfax, traveled to the northeast and left  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Cathy Riggins, Good News Church and Westboro Methodist Church Happy Summer all! Summer is my favorite season for so many reasons – the weather, baseball games, but  Continue Reading »

Patsy Brandt, Fairfax, will celebrate her 90th birthday Monday, June 17. Her family would like to shower her with cards for the occasion. Cards may be sent to: Patsy A.  Continue Reading »

Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, has released its academic honor rolls for the spring 2024 semester. Aubrey Watkins, Rock Port, Missouri, was named to the President’s List, for students with  Continue Reading »

Jamison Ryan Stillwell Tabitha Carter and Martin Stillwell of Rock Port, Missouri, are pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy, Jamison Ryan Stillwell. Jamison was born at 4:21  Continue Reading »

Brandon McDowell earned his 6GR Pipe Welding Certification through Tarkio Technology Institute (TTI). Brandon is the first graduate of TTI to receive the high honor.   In March of this  Continue Reading »

Eagle Lake Camp started Monday, June 3, at the United Methodist Church in Rock Port. Kids from all around Atchison County were on hand to take part. Pictured above is  Continue Reading »

Families took advantage of the good weather to go to the Rock Port pool on opening day.