People & Living

The Rock Port Police Department will hold Ride Your Bike to School Day Tuesday, May 19. Students will meet at Blue Jay Stadium with their bikes at 7:15 a.m. and  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 May 11-17. There may  Continue Reading »

The month of May has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in May 1926. • The  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 »

A blood drive was held at Tarkio Technology Institute last week in the Sid Cooper Banquet Hall. Linda Peregrine was one of the many locals who gave a life-saving donation.  Continue Reading »

Walter and Shirley Stevens will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 31, 2026. In honor of this occasion, their family invites relatives and friends to attend an open  Continue Reading »

The remembrances of Katherine Rankin Baker By Beverly Clinkingbeard In 1981, Betsy Chapin was teaching the fifth and sixth graders at Westboro Elementary School in Westboro, Missouri. The pupils were  Continue Reading »

Jamie Lansdown and Dillan Palmer of Rock Port, Missouri, are pleased to announce the birth of their baby girl, Delanie LaDawn Palmer. Delanie was born at 7:36 a.m. Friday, May  Continue Reading »

The 75th National Day of Prayer was held Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Atchison County Memorial Building in Rock Port, Missouri. The event was hosted by First Christian Church,  Continue Reading »

by Cindy Walker Burton I wrote this poem for everyone who has suffered the profound loss of their mother. As you carry your grief, recall the memories and cherish the  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry  The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: grape juice (64 oz.), cereal, brownie mix, beef and chicken broth (14.5 oz. can), flour (5  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Brad Dush, Fairfax Methodist Church Another parable that Jesus told, found in Matthew 13:44, is the story of the Hidden Treasure. If you have not read it  Continue Reading »