People & Living

Submitted by Pastor Donna Clark Fuller,  Rock Port and Watson United Methodist Churches  “I was hungry and you gave me food…” Matthew 25:35 Jesus tells us that those who will  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library has recently added the following titles to its collection:  FICTION–  The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin, All Fall Down by James Brabazon, Waiting For The Night  Continue Reading »

February 15, 1946 •Among 17 youths sworn into the Navy at Kansas City Monday were three Rock Port High School boys: Merle Fox, son of Mrs. Genevieve Fox; Eugene Roberts,  Continue Reading »

February 22, 1946 • More like the middle of May than mid-February has been the weather the past seven days here. The low and high readings, as recorded by the  Continue Reading »

February 22, 1946 • A Chevy truck belonging to the Pearce Produce and Hatchery was wrecked near the Burlington crossing on Highway 275, north of Fairfax, Monday afternoon. The front  Continue Reading »

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2021 must do so by March 15. Producers who have  Continue Reading »

Producers often ask, “If we have a bad winter, will it reduce our insect pest problems?” Insects have the ability to survive cold weather by a couple of mechanisms. First,  Continue Reading »

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is offering weatherization assistance to increase energy efficiency and improve the health of your home. As families spend more time at home during the  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: spinach, crackers, rice, pancake mix, syrup, peaches, pineapple, chicken, spam, jelly, fruit juice (no apple), cleaning items, and  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio High School National Honor Society held a blood drive Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the Tarkio Activity Center. A total of 62 pints of blood was donated at  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit is open for regular transportation service. Face masks are required on the bus due to COVID-19. OATS Transit is available to the rural general public of any age,  Continue Reading »

The Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF) awards $500 classroom grants throughout the state each year. Eight are awarded to Region 1 which includes the school districts of Mound City, South  Continue Reading »