People & Living

The Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments is partnering with the University of Missouri Extension (MU) and economic developers, including Atchison County Development Corporation, to expand broadband access in northwest  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library has recently added the following titles to its collection: FICTION– Shadows Reel by C.J. Box, Glory by Noviolet Bulawayo, Calder Grit by Janet Dailey, Love &  Continue Reading »

FOOD’S IMPORTANT ROLE IN OVERALL HEALTH Nutrition is a popular topic of conversation, particularly among those embarking on a weight loss or maintenance plan. Individuals carefully study food macros and  Continue Reading »

Imagine catching a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. That is a reality for thousands of paddlefish snaggers during Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish snagging season.  Continue Reading »

March 14, 1947 • Mac Flanagan has sold his farm near Burlington Junction and has purchased the Dotham store and service station from Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cornell. Mr. and  Continue Reading »

March 14, 1947 • An esteemed pioneer resident of Atchison County, Ryland H. Coe, 89, died Sunday night, March 9, in the Clarinda, Iowa, hospital. Ryland’s father served in the  Continue Reading »

March 14, 1947 • While Mrs. Ella Campbell of Fairfax was visiting the Mail office Wednesday afternoon, she told that her family had recently lost a valued pet, a horse  Continue Reading »

Fairfax lost two more members of its community with the passing of Jack Kruse and Georgia Gilley. Jack, former Mayor of Fairfax, was always willing to share his opinion be  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax was recognized as a Missouri AIM Star by the Missouri Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. The recognition signifies the hospital’s completion of the organization’s Severe Hypertension in  Continue Reading »

The United Methodist Churches of Atchison County will once again be holding joint worship services on Sunday evenings during Lent. The services will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry update The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax, Missouri, Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: pastas (Ramen noodles, macaroni, medium egg noodles, spaghetti), canned pasta (Beefaroni, Spaghettios), ground beef  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Reggie Koop, Watson Baptist Church In Luke 18:9-14, we have a parable with two parties. One is a Pharisee and the other one is tax collector. Jesus  Continue Reading »