People & Living

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to learn how to manage their property to create nesting and brood-rearing habitat for eastern wild turkeys. Workshops will cover turkey biology,  Continue Reading »

A one-vehicle accident on MO 275, 1/2 mile north of Hwy. 136 in Atchison County, injured a local man May 17, 2024. The accident occurred two miles northwest of Rock  Continue Reading »

A Fairfax man received moderate injuries in a one-vehicle accident May 8, 2024, at 12:22 p.m. four miles west of Fairfax at 270th Street and Kettle Avenue. The crash occured  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 May 20-27. MoDOT will  Continue Reading »

Fencing and facilities are primary components for a successful sheep and goat enterprise. There are factors to consider before investing dollars in farm equipment. Have you considered your fencing options  Continue Reading »

By Beverly Clinkingbeard A surety of today is that our world will change. Such was the case of Center Grove/Center Point. It was a place in Atchison County and was  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Health Department, in coordination with other businesses and organizations, held a Mental Health Block Party Saturday, May 18, 2024, on Main Street in Tarkio. Around 200 people  Continue Reading »

Justin and Cathy Riggins of Blanchard, Iowa, are pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy, Duane Levi Riggins. Duane was born at 2:48 p.m. on May 15, 2024,  Continue Reading »

FFA students planted flowers in new flower pots, purchased by Fairfax Improvement Foundation, in the downtown district. Pictured, from left to right, are: front row – KayDee Duering, Amelia Larson,  Continue Reading »

Members of the Tarkio High School National Honor Society volunteered their time and manpower for a clean-up day at Tarkio Tech Friday, May 17, 2024. (Submitted photo)

Thanks to Tarkio Renewal, the pots on Main Street were recently planted with flowers by Tarkio FFA members. Pictured are Kamryn Brown, Delainee White, Jillian Hannah, and Aiden Jimenez. Also  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax Auxiliary offers a healthcare education scholarship that provides assistance with healthcare education at any approved educational institution. Students currently accepted for admission to an approved educational institution in  Continue Reading »