People & Living

New Arrivals

Written on October 21, 2025

Kolt LeeRoy James Paris Caimbre Panning and Ryan Paris of Brownville, Nebraska, are pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy, Kolt LeeRoy James Paris. Kolt was born at  Continue Reading »

On The Spiritual Side…It’s A God Thing

Written on October 21, 2025

Submitted by Pastor David Shadinger, Rock Port & Watson United Methodist Churches We live in a world that tries to explain away hardship. We often attribute our misfortune to disasters,  Continue Reading »

Legion 59th annual turkey dinner Nov. 2

Written on October 21, 2025

The Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post and Legion Auxiliary Unit #199 invite everyone to come enjoy their 59th annual turkey dinner from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 2, at  Continue Reading »

Westboro Lord’s Acre Day winners

Written on October 21, 2025

The 85th Westboro Lord’s Acre Day was held October 11, 2025. Several contests were held and winners recognized: PARADE Classic Antique Autos – 1st, Bryan Richards, 1968 Impala; and 2nd,  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro Community Thanksgiving Service Nov. 23

Written on October 21, 2025

Everyone is invited to attend the Tarkio/Westboro Community Thanksgiving Service at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 23, at St. John’s Lutheran Church west of Westboro, Missouri. Come worship God while counting  Continue Reading »

Need a ride?

Written on October 21, 2025

OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, call the OATS  Continue Reading »

Letter to the editor

Written on October 21, 2025

Dear Editor: Missouri legislators have shown us a lot about themselves during the 2025 regular and special sessions. They’ve shown us they will overturn our votes. Prop A, paid sick  Continue Reading »

Food Pantry updates

Written on October 21, 2025

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: tomato juice (64 oz. can), saltine crackers, brownie mix, boxed potatoes (au gratin, scalloped), Chicken Helper,  Continue Reading »

Formerly Forum

Written on October 21, 2025

October 27, 1950 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “The Man from Colorado” with Glenn Ford and William Holden and “The Inspector General” with Danny Kaye, Alan Hale,  Continue Reading »

“Extra! Extra!” A blast from Tarkio’s past

Written on October 21, 2025

October 27, 1950 • Specials at Hy-Klas Food Stores in Tarkio include: Charmin toilet tissue, 4 rolls for 29¢; cured ham hocks, 29¢ per pound; Del Monte California spinach, 2  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on October 21, 2025

October 27, 1950 • A trucking contract is at present underway which will see the removal of about 1 million bushels of 1948 and 1949 corn from government storage bins  Continue Reading »

Chats

Written on October 21, 2025

Tarkio Tech welcomes anyone interested in learning how to play Mah Jongg to attend a class at The Curnutt Center Wednesday, October 22, at 2:00 p.m. This class is part  Continue Reading »

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