People & Living

The Lucky Red species of lantana showcases fiery autumn colors.   Vanilla Strawberry isn’t just for smoothies! It’s a species of hydrangea that is in full bloom this autumn. The much branched  Continue Reading »

Those billowy white panicles seen on flowering shrubs in late summer are not puffs of cotton candy, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. They are the flowering structures  Continue Reading »

OATS Transit offers regular transportation services for the rural residents of any age. Call 800-480-6287 to schedule a ride or find out about services. You can also visit oatstransit.org and  Continue Reading »

Cpl. K.L. Ebersold of the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated a one vehicle accident August 27, 2025, at 5:21 p.m. According to the accident report, a 57-year-old female from Maryville,  Continue Reading »

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Atchison County for the week of September 1-7. There may  Continue Reading »

Growing native plants from seed is a good way to pass on a plant’s hardiness and adaptive qualities to the next botanical generation. Fall and winter are often the best  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Ministerial Alliance will host a community worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, September 21, at the Atchison County Memorial Building in Rock Port, Missouri. Everyone is invited.  Continue Reading »

Jess Piper, left, and Will Westmoreland, right, will be featured speakers at the St. Joseph campaign launch. Respect Missouri Voters will begin gathering signatures across the state September 10 to  Continue Reading »

Tarkio High School students Delainee White, left, and Danika Agnew, right, were the guest speakers at the noon meeting of the Tarkio Rotary Club on August 26, 2025. Delainee and  Continue Reading »

Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry update The Tarkio/Westboro/Fairfax Food Pantry is currently low on the following items: apple juice (64 oz.), tomato juice (46 oz. can), saltine crackers, cake mixes (chocolate or  Continue Reading »

The Nodaway Chorale will launch its fall rehearsal season on Monday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, Third and Buchanan Streets, Maryville, Missouri. Rehearsals, in preparation for  Continue Reading »

The Rock Port Senior Center will have a drawing for two handmade rustic coat racks, made and donated by James Howard Thompson and Roy Wayne Esser. (Submitted photos) By Administrator  Continue Reading »