People & Living

The Rock Port Chamber of Commerce is making plans for the Christmas Mall Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Atchison County Memorial Building on Main  Continue Reading »

The month of October has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in October 1925. • Three  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 October 20-26. There may  Continue Reading »

Submitted by Cindy Walker Burton “A rose speaks of love silently in a language known only to the heart.”  This radiant red rose spoke to my heart as I photographed  Continue Reading »

Help locals in need celebrate Thanksgiving by donating a frozen turkey or ham. Donations can be dropped off at Community Services, located at 322 Main Street in Tarkio, from now  Continue Reading »

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 »