People & Living

The Tarkio/Westboro Ministerial Alliance has launched its annual Adopt-A-Child Christmas program. This year, Tarkio will be handling the adoptions for Fairfax as well. Applicants should apply through Community Services in  Continue Reading »

Atchison County 4-H Lucky Clovers kicked off their new year with a painting party on October 12, 2025. Pictured are Ella Sperber, Greyson Sperber, Nash Schomburg, and Ray Herron. (Submitted  Continue Reading »

There’s a new sidewalk greeter on the Tarkio Tech campus. Come up and take your picture with the newest employee, Jim. Jim the scarecrow has a special message for you.  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Linda Payton Twelve members of the Allen Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary Unit 199 met on Monday, October 13, 2025. Judy gave an opening prayer. Michaelle led everyone in  Continue Reading »

Registration for the Adopt-A-Family and Adopt-An-Elder programs, sponsored by the Rock Port Ministerial Alliance, has begun. The program helps people who are struggling financially with gifts and food for Christmas.  Continue Reading »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »