People & Living

Jenkins a junior member of American Angus Association

Written on February 10, 2026

Raylynn Jenkins is a new junior member of the American Angus Association. She is pictured with her angus she showed at last year’s Atchison County Fair.   Raylynn Jenkins, Fairfax,  Continue Reading »

Even Now

Written on February 10, 2026

By Cindy Walker Burton “Even now, When I never hear your name,   and the world has changed so   much since you’ve been gone. Even now I still remember  Continue Reading »

Rotarians learn about Alpha-gal

Written on February 10, 2026

Beth Mackey was the guest speaker at the February 3, 2026, meeting of Tarkio Rotary Club. Beth shared information about a food allergy that is becoming more prevalent in our  Continue Reading »

Creation Truth Foundation to host revival Feb. 15-18 at Mound City church

Written on February 10, 2026

Creation Truth Foundation, Inc., of Noble, Oklahoma, has announced that Matt Miles, vice president, will be presenting a revival at Christian Fellowship Church in Mound City, Missouri, February 15-18, 2026.  Continue Reading »

On The Spiritual Side…What’s Wrong With Happy?

Written on February 10, 2026

Submitted by Pastor David Shadinger, Rock Port and Watson United Methodist Churches Let’s start with a couple of questions that are simple, but not easy: What makes for a good  Continue Reading »

Food Pantry updates

Written on February 10, 2026

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: apple juice (64 oz.), complete pancake mix, syrup (64 oz.), soups (cream of mushroom, chicken noodle,  Continue Reading »

St. John’s Sunday School sponsoring Bible and Christian Literature drive

Written on February 10, 2026

St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday School is sponsoring a Bible and Christian Literature Drive during the month of February. Many people have Christian literature they don’t know what to do  Continue Reading »

Youth invited to Fairfax Methodist Church for fellowship and worship

Written on February 10, 2026

The Fairfax Methodist Church invites all area youth in grades 6-12 to gather for fellowship, worship, and study on the first and third Sundays of the month from 3:00 to  Continue Reading »

NHS hosting blood drive Feb. 18

Written on February 10, 2026

Make plans to give a life saving donation February 18 at the Tarkio Activity Center. The Tarkio High School Chapter of National Honor Society will be hosting a Community Blood  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Fire Dept. to hold fish and chicken fry Feb. 21

Written on February 10, 2026

The Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department will have a fish and chicken fry (catfish, carp, and chicken) Saturday, February 21, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fairfax Community Room in  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on February 10, 2026

February 16, 1951 • The public is invited to be the guest of the American Legion at the Memorial Building Monday evening, February 19, to watch the screening of the  Continue Reading »

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

Written on February 10, 2026

February 16, 1951 • From a springlike 72 degrees on Sunday, the mercury dropped to a minimum of one below zero on Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, and precipitation for the period  Continue Reading »

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