People & Living

On The Spiritual Side…A Pursuit That Finds Its Prize: The Pearl of Great Price

Written on June 2, 2026

Submitted by Pastor Brad Dush, Fairfax Methodist Church Another parable that Jesus told, found in Matthew 13:45-46, is the story of the Pearl of Great Price. If you have not  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Library announces Dinosaur Summer Reading Program

Written on June 2, 2026

The Atchison  County Library is preparing for an exciting and educational summer as it hosts its annual Summer Reading Program, inspired by the 2026 national theme, “Unearth a Story.” The  Continue Reading »

MRTA to meet June 10

Written on June 2, 2026

The Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Public School Personnel (MRTA) will meet June 10 at 9:00 a.m. for a breakfast meeting at J&T Cafe in Oregon, Missouri. The guest speaker  Continue Reading »

“A Nation Unassailable” on display in Brownville

Written on June 2, 2026

The Brownville Fine Arts Association will kick off its summer season art exhibition schedule with Tokeya Waci U (Comes Dancing First). His show is described as “a modern look into  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on June 2, 2026

June 8, 1951 • Showing at the Paramount Theatre in Rock Port: “Sundown In Santa Fe,” “Red Head And The Cowboy” starring Glenn Ford, Edmond O’Brien, and Rhonda Fleming, and  Continue Reading »

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

Written on June 2, 2026

June 8, 1951 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “Captive Girl” with Johnny Weissmuller, “Convicted” starring Glenn Ford and Broderick Crawford, “I’d Climb The Highest Mountain” with Susan Hayward and  Continue Reading »

Formerly Forum

Written on June 2, 2026

June 7, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “Rocky Mountain” with Errol Flynn and Patrice Wynne, “Two Weeks With Love” starring Jane Powell and Ricardo Montalban, and  Continue Reading »

Chats

Written on June 2, 2026

Looking for a fun and educational opportunity for your child this summer? The Atchison County Health Department is hosting a Summer Sitter Course Thursday, June 4, from 9:00 to 11:00  Continue Reading »

First Christian Church to host “Mountain Movers”

Written on May 26, 2026

The First Christian Church, Rock Port, Missouri, will host its third annual women’s conference Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6. All women are invited to this free event, “Mountain  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Rotary Club to host 24th annual golf tournament

Written on May 26, 2026

The 24th annual Tarkio Rotary Golf Tournament will be played at the Tarkio Golf Course Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and tee time is at 8:00  Continue Reading »

Brownville Concert Series presents Stacy Sullivan

Written on May 26, 2026

The Brownville Concert Series will present Stacy Sullivan in “Tornado Alley.” Sullivan, recording artist, film, television and stage actress, grew up in Oklahoma, with its wide-open spaces and harsh extremes  Continue Reading »

106th Fairfax High School Alumni Banquet

Written on May 26, 2026

Members of the Fairfax Class of 1956 who attended the Fairfax Alumni Banquet May 15, 2026, were, from left to right: Richard Thomson, Sid Cooper, and Donna Stevens.   Norma  Continue Reading »

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