People & Living

Children’s Librarian Amanda Vette read “Curious George Visits the Library” to the 0-4 year old group who visited the library on Thursday, September 21.   Allison Cherry and her daughter,  Continue Reading »

An antique quilt, Dresdan Plate pattern, made in 1934 by the Rupe’s Grove Community Club, will be raffled off at the quilt show in Rock Port Saturday, October 7, 2023.  Continue Reading »

A two-vehicle crash occurred on I-29 September 15, 2023, leaving one driver with injuries. The wreck took place when a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Kenneth M. Sangren, 82,  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Telephone Co., Midwest Data Center, and NorthwestCell hosted the customer appreciation lunch Friday, September 22. Gina Peshek gets Jason Watkins and Troy Cook organized as cars start to  Continue Reading »

The Flower Mill in Tarkio provided 500 free carnations early Friday morning, September 22, 2023, as part of the Tarkio Parks & Recreation’s Friendship Day celebration. Pictured with their flowers  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Tourism Board and Quilters Boutique will host the annual quilt show Saturday, October 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Atchison County Memorial Building in  Continue Reading »

Ladies of all ages are invited to the 14th annual women’s luncheon Sunday, October 22, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at The White Barn, 21792 Outer Road, Rock Port, Missouri.  Continue Reading »

Jax Peregrine and Jacob Lester were among the Tarkio Boy Scout Troop 88 Scouts who took a SCUBA diving class at the Clarinda, Iowa, Lied Center. (Submitted by Duane Lester)  Continue Reading »

Pepper and her calico sister Poppy are two older kittens needing homes. Paw Prints is paying to have them spayed and vaccinated.   For years, the needs of Atchison County  Continue Reading »

Sport’s Cousin is pictured here in a sketch that appeared in an issue of the Atchison County Mail. (Submitted photo) By Beverly Clinkingbeard Sport’s Cousin was John Paris “Pat” McElroy’s  Continue Reading »

It’s that time of year again. The Klutes have begun harvesting their crops east of Tarkio, Missouri. Drivers are urged to be cautious on the roadways as combines and tractors,  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 September 18-24. Inclement weather  Continue Reading »