Collection of household hazardous waste was being performed on Saturday, June 5 at Platte Ridge Park north of Platte City on Hwy. 371. A long line of vehicles lined up ready to drop off things like paint, lawn and garden chemicals, batteries, automotive fluids, fluorescent light bulbs, household cleaners and much more. The event is brought to you by the Mid America Regional Council (MARC) solid waste management district, in conjunction with various local governmental agencies. The demand for disposal was so large that some residents reported the time to get through the line from start to finish was anywhere from one to two hours.
45 Years Ago–May 18, 1979
Commencement exercises for the Platte County R-3 High School seniors will be held Sunday, May 20 in the high school gym. There are 102 seniors in the class. The public is invited to attend. On May 12, 1979 the advanced...