People & Living

Members of the Westboro High School alumni met Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Westboro Fire Station Community Room. They have done so since 1898. The oldest class in attendance  Continue Reading »

University of Missouri Extension specialists are urging farmers, gardeners, hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions against ticks by treating clothing with permethrin, a highly effective repellent that  Continue Reading »

Rock Port Food Pantry The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry is low on the following items: chili beans, cooking oil, tomato sauce, strawberry jelly, cereal (Raisin Bran and corn  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit offers regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. Call 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219 to schedule a ride or find out about services in your area. You can  Continue Reading »

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 May 25-31. There may  Continue Reading »

Community Hospital-Fairfax Auxiliary sponsors a healthcare educational scholarship program. This program provides assistance with healthcare education at any approved educational institution. The following information explains the guidelines of this scholarship  Continue Reading »

In celebration of Bob and Pam Koch’s 50th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2026, their children and their spouses, as well as grandchildren, would like to honor them with a  Continue Reading »

Bobby and Karen Vette of rural Westboro, Missouri, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, May 30, 2026. They were married in 1976 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Maria Reed, Administrator Summer is almost here. Let’s close out spring with a wonderful tribute to all of our fathers. Our annual Father’s Day Dinner will be held  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Richard Boettner, Rock Port Baptist Church What a wonderful month of May we are enjoying here in Atchison County. I am enjoying the spring weather and being  Continue Reading »

May 31, 1951 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “King Solomon’s Mines” with Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr and “Pretty Baby” with Dennis Morgan and Betsy Drake. •  Continue Reading »

June 1, 1951 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “Trail of Robin Hood” with Roy Rogers and Trigger, “Tuna Clipper” with Roddy McDowall, and “The Mudlark” with Irene Dunne and  Continue Reading »