People & Living

MDC will discuss morels and more during upcoming virtual program

Written on March 24, 2026

Prepare for spring morel season by attending the March 31 virtual program. (MDC photo) Morel mushroom season has finally arrived and what better way to celebrate than to learn more  Continue Reading »

Amy Houts to speak at Tarkio branch of Atchison County Library

Written on March 24, 2026

The Atchison County Library invites the public to attend its next speaker series featuring author Amy Houts. Amy, an award-winning author of more than 100 picture books, cookbooks, articles, and  Continue Reading »

Formerly Forum

Written on March 24, 2026

March 30, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “Return of the Frontiersman” with Gordon MacRae and Jack Holt, “Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town” with Marjorie  Continue Reading »

“Extra! Extra!” A blast from Tarkio’s past

Written on March 24, 2026

March 30, 1951 • In the past week, the mercury rose to a 76 degree maximum on Monday compared to a 22 degree minimum on Saturday. Precipitation was 1.17 inches.  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on March 24, 2026

March 30, 1951 • Showing at the Paramount Theatre in Rock Port: “Massacre River” with Guy Madison and Cathy Downs and “Ma And Pa Kettle Back On The Farm.” •  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Community Easter Egg Hunt

Written on March 17, 2026

New Horizons will host the Rock Port Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. at the city park. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be from 9:30  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Easter Egg Hunt

Written on March 17, 2026

The Fairfax Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 28, at 1:00 p.m. in the city park. All age groups are welcome, and children can get their picture taken  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Parks & Rec Easter Egg Hunt After Dark April 3

Written on March 17, 2026

The Tarkio Parks & Recreation Board members are preparing for this year’s Easter Egg Hunt After Dark Friday, April 3. Details are still in the works, but the board is  Continue Reading »

MU Extension offers “Farm Management – On My Own” workshop series

Written on March 17, 2026

For farm operators and landowners who find themselves in a position to run their operations for the first time, the University of Missouri Extension offers a lunch and learn virtual  Continue Reading »

Missouri Century Farm applications due May 1

Written on March 17, 2026

If your farm has been in your family since December 31, 1926, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. The University of Missouri College of  Continue Reading »

Seed selection is important spring decision

Written on March 17, 2026

With gardening time right around the corner, gardeners have many seed sources to choose from. Picking the right seeds can make a big difference in the success of your garden.  Continue Reading »

Turtle Power!

Written on March 17, 2026

By Cindy Walker Burton Move over Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael! You Teenage Mutant Turtles are history. There’s a new Testudines on the half shell in town. His name is  Continue Reading »

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