People & Living

The Tarkio/Westboro Community Christmas Service and Soup Supper will take place Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tarkio United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to come celebrate  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: macaroni and cheese, tomatoes, crackers, canned beans, potatoes, stuffing, syrup, pasta, pasta sauce, sugar, cooking oil, mandarin oranges,  Continue Reading »

The OATS Transit has announced the following schedule from Atchison County to: Maryville: Dec. 17 Tarkio in-town: Dec. 20 St. Joseph: Dec. 31 OATS Transit will be closed and most  Continue Reading »

The Farmers Bank opened for business in 1907 on the northwest corner of Fourth and Main Streets. J.A. Postlewait was the first president. It operated at this location until 1933,  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Pastor David Wynn, Tarkio Christian Church Last week we lit the first candle of Advent, the candle of Hope, a candle that let us anticipate the promise of  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Presbyterian Church Choir and Bell Choir will present “Christmas, the Father’s Gift” during the worship service at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2019. The church is located  Continue Reading »

Dear Santa, Hi, I’m Brenna Kingery. I’m 8 years old. I’ve been good this year. This is my wish list. Brenna’s Wish List: 1. American girl doll that looks like  Continue Reading »

Cub Scout Pack 88 visited the Tarkio Volunteer Fire Department station Wednesday night, December 4, 2019. The scouts enjoyed touring the facility, sitting in the fire trucks, and trying on  Continue Reading »

The Tarkio Volunteer Fire Department held its 2020 election at the business meeting on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the fire station. Officers elected were: Chief – Shane Bredensteiner; 1st  Continue Reading »

The Atchison County Library has recently added the following titles to its collection: FICTION– Angel Eyes (Robert B. Parker) by Ace Atkins, A Minute To Midnight by David Baldacci, The  Continue Reading »

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has integrated a new online reporting system for mandated reporters to ensure all concerns of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of  Continue Reading »

Letters to Santa can be emailed to dearsanta@rpt.coop or dropped off at the North Pole mailbox at the Atchison County Mail starting Monday, December 2. Letters will be printed in  Continue Reading »