People & Living

Three Atchison County representatives attended the Leadership Northwest Missouri Program and graduated July 13, 2023. This is a six week leadership program covering 19 counties. Pictured above, from left to  Continue Reading »

Reese Ryan Burke Sally Beeck and Ryan Burke, Tarkio, Missouri, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Reese Ryan Burke. The baby was born at 8:32 a.m. on  Continue Reading »

More than 4,970 students received a total of 7,270 degrees and certificates in May 2023 from the University of Missouri.  Lily Rachel Graves, Tarkio, received a Bachelor of Health Science  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax, Missouri, Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: Jello and instant pudding (small boxes), tomatoes (diced, diced chili read, tomato sauce, rotel), canned  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Richard Boettner, Pastor Rock Port Baptist Church I hope this article finds you enjoying a good summer season. It seems we all have time for more travel and  Continue Reading »

Congratulations to all the Atchison County Fair exhibitors, sponsors, helpers, judges, and volunteers. This year’s event was a huge success and everyone should receive a pat on the back. WCF  Continue Reading »

The Brownville Concert Series has announced show changes in August. The performances by Talya Groves & Her Boyfriends scheduled for August 4-6, 2023, have been rescheduled to April 5-7, 2024,  Continue Reading »

July 30, 1948 • Ralph Greer Post No. 49 of the American Legion will host the 4th District Legion Convention in Rock Port August 8. An attendance of some 500  Continue Reading »

July 30, 1948 • Twice in the past week, the mercury rose as high as 93 degrees. A low of of 51 degrees occurred at 5:30 a.m. July 23. •  Continue Reading »

July 30, 1948 • Harry Emrick has purchased a half interest in the Fairfax Locker Plant Grocery. The grocery department will be known in the future as the E.&S. Grocery  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Republican Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, to interview any candidates interested in seeking the appointment to serve as the Atchison County Assessor, who has  Continue Reading »

The third annual RPHS All 80’s Reunion will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight at the Atchison County Memorial Building. Eat, drink and social time  Continue Reading »