People & Living

The Fairfax Methodist Men held a fish and chicken fry Saturday, March 21, to raise funds for the Growing Hope Program. (Submitted photo) The Fairfax Methodist Men prepared a fish  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: apple juice (64 oz.), tomato juice (46 oz. can), saltine crackers, brownie mix, flour (5 lbs.),  Continue Reading »

With the birth of a new baby, one family is celebrating the addition of a fifth generation. Pictured are, from left to right: front row – Shirley Ellison, Mekhi Reed,  Continue Reading »

Melissa White, owner of White Tees in Tarkio, was the guest speaker at the noon meeting of the Tarkio Rotary Club Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Melissa shared information about some  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit offers regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. Call 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219 to schedule a ride or find out about services in your area. You can  Continue Reading »

By Cindy Walker Burton Figuratively speaking, they’re not a figment of your imagination. Their popularity has been transfigured. They’re no longer configured as simply Newtons. I figure that your preconfigured  Continue Reading »

Employees at the Atchison County Health Center recently assisted Tarkio and Rock Port Girl Scouts with earning their First Aid Badges. The girls learned about bandages, seizures, bee stings, how  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Erika Daugherty, Director Spring is blooming with new flavors, fun activities, and fresh faces at the Tarkio Nutrition Center and we can’t wait to share them with you!  Continue Reading »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »