People & Living

Lauren Clark of Tarkio, Missouri, shared with Tarkio Rotarians pictures and videos of her mission trip to Kenya, Africa, the end of June. Members of six different churches were represented  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Linda Kaye Payton, president The Allen Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary Unit 199 held a meeting on August 8, 2022, with seven members answering roll call. President Linda Payton  Continue Reading »

Protecting Our Elections The ability to cast a vote on Election Day is a fundamental part of our representative republic. An individual’s vote is reflective of that person’s voice and  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry update The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax, Missouri, Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: tomato juice (46 oz. can), saltine crackers, cake mixes (chocolate or white), soups, and  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Bill Shirley, Linden Christian Church A rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might  Continue Reading »

The Fairfax Community Calendars for August 2022 through August 2023 have been printed and distributed to the Daybreak Cafe, Farmers State Bank, and Fairfax Agency, all in Fairfax. These free  Continue Reading »

August 22, 1947 • Readers of the Mail who note a shortage of items in the personal column and social notes this week can attribute it to the fact that  Continue Reading »

August 22, 1947 • Three days of fun for everyone are planned for the third annual Tarkiesta September 10-13. The event will include a dance, air show, parade, hog show  Continue Reading »

August 22, 1947 • Wayne Stepp and Dale Seymour have been employed by the Fairfax Board of Education as itinerant agriculture teachers and will work in the veterans training program.  Continue Reading »

Atchison County current and prospective Boy Scouts and their families are invited to a pool party Wednesday, August 17, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Tarkio Municipal Pool. Come cool  Continue Reading »

Landowners and renters can learn about farm leases from University of Missouri Extension specialists 6:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, at seven locations across the state. Participants can also attend via  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Park Board met Wednesday July 13, at 6:11p.m. Present were Tisha Jackson, Jennifer Welch, Andrea Cook, Tawni Ellis, and Sheena Roup, park board members; and Carrie Driskell,  Continue Reading »