People & Living

The Rock Port Tourism Board met Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Rock Port City Hall. Members present were Holly Huntley, Charlie Clodfelter, Mark Schoonover, Jody VanSickle, Madison  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 July 31 through August  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Park Board met Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the city park. Members present were Jennifer Geib, Sheena Roup, Tawni Ellis, Amber Graham, Andrea Cook  Continue Reading »

The month of August has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in August 1923: • United  Continue Reading »

Mary McAdams and Steve McAdams, children of the late Chub and Margaret McAdams of Tarkio, let their freak fly with their homemade hippie garb at the McAdams Family Reunion.    Continue Reading »

Pleasant View Nursing Home held a cornhole tournament Saturday, July 29, at the Rock Port City Park. First place went to Dan Boden, left, and George Childers, right. The tournament  Continue Reading »

Maisy Jean Deatz Brett and Molly Deatz, Rock Port, Missouri, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Maisy Jean. She was born at 6:27 a.m. on July 20,  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax, Missouri, Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: apple juice (64 oz.), cereal, brownie mix, boxed macaroni and cheese, vegetables (canned potatoes, green  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Bill Shirley, Linden Christian Church A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip where God lived. He packed his bag with  Continue Reading »

It’s school registration time for Atchison County students. Be sure to look at Section B of this week’s edition for all the important school dates and times. WCF SOF We  Continue Reading »

August 6, 1948 • At P. Hunter’s Stores: a C & H cane sugar, 100 lb. bag, $9; Tide, 31¢ for a large box; Folgers, drip or regular, 52¢ per  Continue Reading »

August 6, 1948 • Howard Wheatley, who will coach at Tarkio High School next year, has purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Jim McIntosh the home at 906 Walnut Street. The  Continue Reading »