People & Living

Submitted by Pastor Richard Boettner, Rock Port Baptist Church Our worship services at the Rock Port Baptist Church provide for us to study God’s Word. For my own input and development of  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) invites you to attend the 2023 annual meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax R-3 School cafeteria. Everyone is welcome  Continue Reading »

September 10, 1948 • A Western-class horse show will be held in Fairfax Wednesday, September 15. There will be quarter horse racing, stock horse class, barrel racing, a cutting contest,  Continue Reading »

September 10, 1948 • Ryland Coe of Tarkio and Charles Sheppard of North Kansas City have purchased from Keith Hurst the business known as the Tarkio Truck and Tractor and  Continue Reading »

September 10, 1948 • The Rock Port Cardinals bounced back from last week’s loss to win 7 to 3 over the Fairfax Merchants Sunday on the local diamond. The Cardinals  Continue Reading »

It was a warm one this weekend, but it looks like temperatures will soon begin the downward trend toward fall. Get out and enjoy the weather while you can! WCF  Continue Reading »

The next mobile food pantry will be held Tuesday, September 12. The food drop will take place in front of Community Services, located at 4th and Main streets in Tarkio,  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) invites you to attend the 2023 annual meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax R-3 School cafeteria. Everyone is welcome  Continue Reading »

Mark your calendars! Atchison County Artisans is hosting the second annual Holiday Makers Market Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Velma Houts building in Rock  Continue Reading »

September 3, 1948 • Fairfax’s public schools opened Monday and the enrollment of approximately 250 students was about the same as last year. The enrollment breakdown is: 1st, 18; 2nd,  Continue Reading »

September 3, 1948 • At “The Tarkio” movie theatre: Hopalong Cassidy in “The Dangerous Venture” and Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour in “Road to Rio.” • Tarkiesta signs  Continue Reading »

September 3, 1948 • Postmaster Henry Stapel announces that, effective September 1, worldwide air parcel post is now available. This gives the United States the most highly specialized doorstep delivery  Continue Reading »