People & Living

Weaver, Achiever, Conceiver

Written on October 14, 2025

By Cindy Walker Burton Pumpkins are forever associated with autumn. Stroll down any grocery aisle and you will be inundated with a plethora of pumpkin-infused pleasures: pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread,  Continue Reading »

Watch out for deer along roadways

Written on October 14, 2025

October and November are peak months for deer to be on the move, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be prepared and not drive distracted. According  Continue Reading »

Tarkio Legion fall rummage sale

Written on October 14, 2025

The Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary’s fall rum-mage sale was held last weekend at the legion building in Tarkio. The entire building and even the front lawn was full of everything  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit schedule

Written on October 14, 2025

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 »

Food Pantry updates

Written on October 14, 2025

Rock Port Food Pantry The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry is low on the following items:  stuffing mix, canned chicken, pancake mix, syrup, saltine crackers, canned chili beans, and  Continue Reading »

On The Spiritual Side…A Father Who Runs Toward Us: The Lost Son

Written on October 14, 2025

Submitted by Pastor Brad Dush, Fairfax Methodist Church We begin this new series on the parables of Jesus with one of the most well-known stories He told: the Parable of  Continue Reading »

Formerly Forum

Written on October 14, 2025

October 20, 1950 • Showing at the Fair Theatre in Fairfax: “The Gal Who Took The West” with Yvonne DeCarlo and Scott Brady, “The Lady Takes The Sailor” with Jane  Continue Reading »

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

Written on October 14, 2025

October 20, 1950 • Showing at the Tarkio Theatre: “Sons of New Mexico” with Gene Autry, “Annie Get Your Gun” with Betty Hutton, and “Rusty’s Birthday” with Ted Donaldson, John  Continue Reading »

Old Time Notes – Atchison County Mail

Written on October 14, 2025

October 20, 1950 • A 90-day sentence against a Boise, Idaho, man for striking a six-year-old boy was suspended when he promised to act his age. He is 101. •  Continue Reading »

Chats

Written on October 14, 2025

Congratulations to the Lady Wolves and the Lady Blue Jays for a fine showing at the Class 1 District 4 Golf Tournament. Good luck to Danika Agnew, Amelia Larson, Karlie  Continue Reading »

Bingo at the Senior Center

Written on October 7, 2025

Bingo at the Rock Port Senior Center, 505 Country Club Drive, is scheduled the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Games start at 9:45 a.m. so you will have  Continue Reading »

Third Thursdays at the Atchison County Library

Written on October 7, 2025

Join the Atchison County Library for family fun, story time, crafts, and snacks at the Third Thursdays event at the Tarkio Library at 10:00 a.m. Thursdays, October 16, November 20,  Continue Reading »

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