People & Living

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, November 17-24. Thousands of drop-off locations will open across the country and shoebox packers can find  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Richard Boettner, Rock Port Baptist Church How wonderful it is to be living in Atchison County during these days of fall! We can see in a quick  Continue Reading »

Check out the special section in this week’s Atchison County Mail honoring our local veterans. Be sure to make plans to attend the school assemblies and veterans’ dinners being held  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 »

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we honored those affected by abuse, support survivors, and reaffirmed our shared commitment to building a safer, more compassionate community. My name is Sandy Marr,  Continue Reading »

November 8, 1951 • The members of the Twentieth Century Club and their guests enjoyed a trip to Omaha Monday by charter bus. They attended the Ice Follies. Some 33  Continue Reading »

November 8, 1951 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “Pygmy Island” with Johnny Weissmuller, “The Desert Fox” starring James Mason, and “Emergency Wedding” starring Larry Parks and Barbara Hale. •  Continue Reading »

November 8, 1951 • Showing at the Paramount Theatre: “Al Jennings of Oklahoma” with Gale Storm and Dan Durea, “Chain of Circumstance,” and “Apache Drums” starring Stephen McNally and Coleen  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Artisans group will host the fifth annual Holiday Makers Market on Saturday, November 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Rock Port Elementary School. Plan  Continue Reading »

Join the Ralph Greer American Legion and Auxiliary for a harvest soup supper Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Atchison County Memorial Building in Rock Port, Missouri. From 5:00 to  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Chamber of Commerce is planning its annual Christmas Mall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Atchison County Memorial Building on Main  Continue Reading »

by Cindy Walker Burton Autumn is finally emerging in the brilliant leaves adorning Rock Port’s leaves.