McKena LeeAnn VanVleck
McKena LeeAnn VanVleck, 21 years old, formerly of Atchison, KS, passed away on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, at the Jackson N. Medical Center, North Miami, FL.Funeral services will be held…
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County agrees to set up lake committee and delays any possible sale for two years
By James Howey Atchison Globe The Atchison County Commission held a second public meeting on Thursday about the potential sale of the Atchison County Lake,… Login to continue reading Login…
Jerry Stafford
Jerry Stafford, 74, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, May 17, 2025.He was born on May 13, 1951, to Jay and Fern Stafford here in Atchison. He married Mikey…
Summer programs and activities set for Atchison County
By James HoweyAtchison Globe Atchison County Extension and 4-H will have a number of programs and activities set for this summer, including some camps to… Login to continue reading Login…
Atchison Zonta Club disbands
By James Howey Atchison Globe The Atchison Zonta Club has officially disbanded after several member resignations, lack of new members, and ageing member population common… Login to continue reading Login…
Gerald Eugene Urban
Gerald Eugene “Jerry” Urban, age 83, of Atchison, Kansas, died May 13, 2025. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph…
County and recreation reach common ground on Memorial Hall budget
The Atchison County Commission held a productive budget workshop for Memorial Hall on Tuesday at the Atchison County Courthouse, discussing a plan for the future of the facility this year and beyond.
Charles R. Wilson
Charles R. Wilson, 79, of Atchison, Kansas passed away May 12, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 15, 2025,…
Hi, we’re the Community Foundation – nice to meet you!
There are close to eighty non-profits in Atchison County; what does a small town do with so many charitable groups? We have a great variety of different charitable organizations, but sometimes it feels like they are silos, which can prompt the problem of how one gets connected to volunteer, how community members keep up with what each organization they care about is doing, and how we as a community can ensure that our resources are being used wisely and shared generously.
Structure Fire leaves home uninhabitable
By James Howey Atchison Globe Atchison Fire crews responded to a structure fire Sunday evening that started in the kitchen. The crews were able to… Login to continue reading Login…