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Written on January 27, 2026

February 2, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “Roughshod” starring Robert Sterling and “Duchess Of Idaho” with Esther Williams and Van Johnson. • H.H. Schooler has purchased  Continue Reading »

Food Pantry updates

Written on January 27, 2026

Rock Port Food Pantry The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry is low on the following items: Raisin Bran cereal, stuffing mix, Chicken Helper (chicken fried rice), Tuna Helper (tetrazzini),  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Tech update

Written on January 27, 2026

Tarkio Rotarian Johnnie Davis shared with fellow Rotarians an update on new programs happening at Tarkio Tech. The precision ag program will be starting soon. The culinary program will soon  Continue Reading »

The facts about radon

Written on January 27, 2026

By Jim Crawford, MU Extension Field Specialist Radon. Most people are aware that this is a gas that can sometimes present a health hazard inside their home. However, that is  Continue Reading »

100 Years Ago This Month

Written on January 27, 2026

The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1926. • Great  Continue Reading »

Locals receive college honors

Written on January 27, 2026

Morgan Parshall graduates from Washburn Washburn University recently announced the students in its fall 2025 graduating class. These students completed their courses for certificates, associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees  Continue Reading »

New Arrivals

Written on January 27, 2026

Oaklynn Kay Shaw Brianna and Keaton Shaw of Tarkio, Missouri, are pleased to announce the birth of their baby girl, Oaklynn Kay Shaw. Oaklynn was born Tuesday, January 13, 2026,  Continue Reading »

Atchison County roadwork

Written on January 20, 2026

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Atchison County for the week of January 19-25. There may  Continue Reading »

Fairfax Fire Department holds fish fry

Written on January 20, 2026

Despite the cold weather, a large crowd turned out to support the Fairfax Fire Department at their fish fry Saturday, January 17, 2026.   Everyone gets in on the action  Continue Reading »

Join MoDOT in the fight against human trafficking

Written on January 20, 2026

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.With employees working on the state’s roads every day, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is on the front lines of our state’s fight  Continue Reading »

Private pesticide applicator training and ag update

Written on January 20, 2026

An in-person training event is planned for area farmers whose private pesticide applicator license expires in 2026 or has expired. Those farmers who need a license can also attend training.  Continue Reading »

MDC reminds hunters of changes to the 2026 coyote hunting season

Written on January 20, 2026

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters they can now use artificial light and other methods for an extended period during the coyote hunting season. Regulations changes approved by  Continue Reading »

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