People & Living

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a series of free fishing day events during August. Individuals and families are welcome to learn about fishing from MDC staff and  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) coordinates a number of workforce programs that connect students with opportunities in their county. In addition to local career awareness, ACDC works to cultivate leadership  Continue Reading »

Kamryn Brown, a Tarkio FFA member, showed a breeding gilt in the Missouri State Fair Swine Show in Sedalia. Her Berkshire earned 6th in class in the FFA show and  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) would like to remind landowners that they are offering state cost share to apply cover crops. Planting one to two species  Continue Reading »

A five-part webinar series, “Missouri’s Amazing Oaks,” will show how to help ensure the future of Missouri’s white oaks and forestlands. “There are concerns about the future of Missouri’s amazing  Continue Reading »

It’s time to sign up for bowling leagues at River Rock Lanes at 606 S. Main Street in Rock Port, Missouri. Come and see what it’s all about. Enjoy great  Continue Reading »

Cigarette use may be dropping among Missouri’s youth, but newer, less recognizable tobacco products are gaining popularity fast. There are even “tobacco-free” products now, made with synthetic nicotine that’s just  Continue Reading »

Warm weather beckons people outdoors to enjoy days at the beach, bike rides in the park or hours in the pool. However, when the weather gets too hot, prolonged time  Continue Reading »

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters of regulation changes for the upcoming 2023-2024 deer-hunting season. The changes include a new firearms early antlerless portion, a new firearms  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library has recently added the following titles to its collection: FICTION– California Golden by Melanie Benjamin, What Harms You by Lisa Black, North Of Nowhere by Allison  Continue Reading »

Make plans to attend the Fairfax Fair this weekend. Events begin Friday evening in the park and continue all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Read the article on page 1  Continue Reading »

August 20, 1948 • Automobiles parked on Main Street the first of the week were smeared with and literally dripping road oil, which they encountered between Tarkio and Burlington Junction.  Continue Reading »