• Planned roadwork

    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 May 5-11. There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned  Continue Reading »

  • THS Baccalaureate

    BACCALAUREATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025, AT TARKIO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. DINNER FOR SENIORS, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, SPONSORS, & ADMINISTRATION at 6:00 P.M.; BACCALAUREATE SERVICES at 7:00 P.M.

  • Fairfax R-3 Spring Concert

    Fairfax R-3 is gearing up for the school's spring concert to end the school year on a high note! The Fairfax concert will be held Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym.

  • Hurst Greenery Mother’s Day Weekend Sale

    Hurst Greenery is holding a sale. Big flower pots are three for the price of 2. Not quite so big pots are $18, instead of the normal $25. Four-inch tomatoes are only $1. Friday, the greenhouse is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, the greenhouse is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The greenhouse  Continue Reading »

  • Coffee With The Sheriff

    Sheriff Andy Riley will be hosting “Coffee With The Sheriff” for residents who have questions, comments, concerns, or just want to say hello. Sheriff Riley will be available on the following dates: • Thursday, May 8, 8:00 a.m. at the Nutrition Center in Tarkio • Friday, May 9, 5:00 p.m. at KJ’s in Westboro •  Continue Reading »

  • Tarkio High School Awards Assembly

    The Tarkio High School senior awards assembly will be held this Thursday, May 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the THS Gym. The public is invited to attend.

  • Rock Port R-II Spring Concert

    The Rock Port R-II spring concert will be held Thursday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m. at Rock Port High School.

  • Rock Port High School Spring Concert

    Rock Port High School Spring Concert at 7 p.m. in the South Gym. There will be an ice cream social following the concert with sundaes and floats available for $5.

  • Fairfax Farmers Market

    The Fairfax Farmers Market has begun for the 2025 season and will be set up at Broadway and Hwy. 59 every Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon throughout the summer. All vendors are welcome. There are no fees, but you must supply your own canopy, tables, and chairs. For more information, contact Marilyn Alldredge  Continue Reading »

  • District Boys’ Golf

    The East Atchison and Rock Port Boys' Golf Teams will be competing in the Class 1, District 4 Golf Tournament in Chillicothe beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, May 9. Good luck to all of the local golfers!