People & Living

Rock Port FFA Chapter is hosting a breakfast Sunday, February 26, 2023, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the ag room at the high school. Stop by and enjoy a  Continue Reading »

February 27, 1948 • Mr. and Mrs. John T. Wells have received word that their son, Gordon Wells, has started home from Korea, where he has been with the army.  Continue Reading »

February 27, 1948 • Fred E. Burnett, who will graduate from Tarkio College in May, has accepted a position with the General Electric company and will go to Schenectady, New  Continue Reading »

February 27, 1948 • The mothers of the band students held a meeting at the high school Monday evening and organized the Band Mothers Club. Mrs. Hiram True was elected  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Linda Kaye Payton President of ALA Unit 199 The Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary Unit 199 met February 13, 2023, with eight members attending, including the newest member, Judy  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Richard Boettner, Rock Port Baptist Church To recognize a spiritual life it is necessary to understand that God provides that through His own Person at work in  Continue Reading »

Addison Lair and Dawson Hardesty of Rock Port, Missouri, are pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy, Sawyer Cole Hardesty. Sawyer was born at 12:48 a.m. February 16,  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax Fire Department held a fish fry Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the fire station. Over 250 people enjoyed the delicious carp, catfish and sides.   Dee Duering gets  Continue Reading »

Chili winners The Tarkio United Methodist Church Chili/Soup/Dessert Cook-Off was held this past weekend at the church. Chili winners included, from left to right: second and third place, Will Johnson;  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax, Missouri, Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: fruits (15-20 oz. size, mixed fruit, peaches, pears, pineapple, mandarin oranges), tomato juice (46 oz.  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library has recently added the following titles to its collection: FICTION– Locust Lane by Stephen Amidon, Death Of A Traitor by M.C. Beaton,  Devil’s Delight by M.  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Anita Sutter Tarkio Rotarian John Davis kicked off the Shoes for Orphan Souls project for 2023. Tarkio Rotary has been collecting new shoes for over 20 years. This  Continue Reading »