People & Living

Girl Scouts Mackenzie and Delaney Oswald had help from their cousins Addison and Ava planting flowers at the Fairfax Christian Church.

The Atchison County office for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is currently open to phone and virtual appointments only but can still work with producers on timely filing crop acreage  Continue Reading »

Redbud trees are a native species that bloom brightly with lavender and pink in spring. This tree also offers pleasant green foliage in summer that turns gold or yellow in  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Jim Crawford, Field Specialist in Agricultural Engineering, University of Missouri Extension, Atchison County I have been receiving many inquiries this spring about a fast growing, yellowish grass-like weed in  Continue Reading »

The name and impact of the Asian giant hornet is misleading, according to an MU entomologist. (Photo by Yasunori Koide) Missourians need not worry about insects dubbed “murder hornets” in  Continue Reading »

Submitted by The American Legion Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during  Continue Reading »

(by Cynthia Walker Burton) His light is a beacon of hope and salvation, His light is the promise of rebirth and creation. His light is a safe harbor which bids  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor Julie Sanders, Tarkio and Westboro United Methodist Churches As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother  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 »

The Board of Directors of High Creek Cemetery, Watson, Missouri, has decided to cancel its Memorial Day Tea. The annual event was scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 24,  Continue Reading »

The Linden Cemetery Association will not hold its annual Memorial Day dinner this year.

The Fairfax Farmer’s Market is tentatively scheduled to begin Friday, May 29.