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People & Living
Consumer alert: Medicaid patients should be wary of nursing homes, assisted living centers taking their stimulus checks
Written on June 2, 2020
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is warning consumers who receive Medicaid to be wary of nursing homes or assisted living centers taking their CARES Act economic impact stimulus checks. Reports Continue Reading »
Changes due for Fairfax 2020-21 calendar
Written on June 2, 2020
It’s that time of year again. The 2020-2021 Fairfax Community Calendars will be printed in August, so the Avalanche is now accepting changes. If you have a birthday or anniversary Continue Reading »
Rock Port Senior Center continues to serve seniors
Written on June 2, 2020
The Rock Port Senior Center is continuing to serve the seniors in our community as safely as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board of directors has decided to not Continue Reading »
Get hooked on fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days June 6 & 7
Written on June 2, 2020
MDC reminds anglers in Missouri that fishing permits are required (unless exempt) – except during MDC’s Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish Continue Reading »
Formerly Forum
Written on June 2, 2020
June 8, 1945 • Clarence Kincannon has purchased 40 acres known as the Kincannon place west of town from Ed Weedin, and an additional 10 acres from Mr. Weedin. • Continue Reading »
Extra! Extra! A blast from Tarkio’s past
Written on June 2, 2020
June 8, 1945 • Mrs. E.J. Evans remarked while cleaning a fryer the other day that considering the price of chickens, they should have gold nuggets inside them. The gold Continue Reading »
Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail
Written on June 2, 2020
June 1, 1945 • The public library, located in the South Methodist Church on Main Street, will open Saturday, with Miss Luthella Young acting as librarian. Numerous new books have Continue Reading »
Chats
Written on June 2, 2020
The Atchison County Mail’s 2020 High School Graduation Special Section will be published June 18. This section will include pictures and information about the graduation ceremonies of all three Atchison Continue Reading »
On The Spiritual Side…Stop and take time to look back
Written on May 26, 2020
Submitted by Pastor Mike Christian, Tarkio Assembly of God “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not Continue Reading »
Rock Port Food Pantry
Written on May 26, 2020
The Rock Port Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: carrots, potatoes, stuffing, sugar, flour, cooking oil, toilet paper, tissues, peaches, small canned hams, peanut butter, jelly, and Continue Reading »
DSS provides $1.5 million to six Missouri food banks from the Coronavirus Relief Fund
Written on May 26, 2020
The Department of Social Services (DSS) will divide $1.5 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund among Missouri’s six regional food banks to help meet the needs of the growing number Continue Reading »
Be alert for seasonal striping operations
Written on May 26, 2020
Road striping operations have begun throughout the state and the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use caution when encountering work crews. MoDOT is currently striping two-lane roadways Continue Reading »
Tom Van Syoc
