People & Living

“Extra! Extra!” A blast from Tarkio’s past

Written on February 17, 2026

February 23, 1951 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “Rogues of Sherwood Forest” with John Derek and Diana Lynn, “A Lady Takes A Chance” with Jean Arthur and John Wayne,  Continue Reading »

Formerly Forum

Written on February 17, 2026

February 23, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “Mighty Joe Young” and “Three Little Words” with Fred Astaire, Red Skelton, and Arlene Dahl. • If you can  Continue Reading »

ACDC to host community lunches

Written on February 17, 2026

Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) is planning the annual community lunches. These complimentary lunches will provide you with updates on local projects, as well as ACDC’s current activities. You are  Continue Reading »

Giving that outlasts a lifetime

Written on February 17, 2026

Dean Curnutt, lifelong Atchison County resident and former Atchison County Collector, could not have imagined what the future held for the region when he passed away in 1988. Yet he  Continue Reading »

Chats

Written on February 17, 2026

Rock Port senior basketball players and their parents will be recognized Tuesday night, February 17, during the home basketball games against North Andrew. Games will start at 5:00 p.m. with  Continue Reading »

Bake sale

Written on February 17, 2026

The St. Paul’s Women’s Altar Society held its annual bake sale before and during the East Atchison and Rock Port basketball games Friday, February 13. 

500 Healthy Hearts Campaign

Written on February 17, 2026

Holly Huntley was a good sport and let the crew from Community Hospital-Fairfax take her blood pressure Friday, February 13. CH-F is on the road in February to take 500  Continue Reading »

Atchison County honors volunteers as MU Extension Honor Roll Leaders

Written on February 17, 2026

Atchison County’s University of Missouri Extension has recognized Ben Rogers and Ben Lucas as the 2026 MU Extension Leaders Honor Roll recipients. Pictured from left to right are Ben Lucas,  Continue Reading »

Card shower for Mary Hudson

Written on February 10, 2026

Mary Hudson will observe her 90th birthday on February 22. Her family is planning a card shower to celebrate. Cards may be sent to Mary at 400 South Country Club  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit schedule

Written on February 10, 2026

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 »

Second annual Prom Project

Written on February 10, 2026

Boundless Grace in Tarkio, Missouri, is gearing up to host the second annual Prom Project. This project provides an opportunity for students to shop for prom attire without the financial  Continue Reading »

Brooke Holley named to UA Dean’s List

Written on February 10, 2026

Brooke Holley, Rock Port, Missouri, was named to the University of Alabama Dean’s List for fall semester 2025. A total of 15,388 students enrolled during fall semester 2025 at the  Continue Reading »

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