Looking Backward

May 25, 1990 Three students are the top scholars for the Class of '90 at Platte County R-3 High School....

May 19, 2005 The local Platte Purchase Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to present one...

15 Years Ago May 12, 2005 The anticipation is over, as nearly $53,000 in renovations to the Platte City Civic...

30 Years Ago May 18, 1990 "Do Day" held last week in Platte City was reported successful this week by...

45 Years Ago May 16, 1975 Mike Ferrin, Platte City, is a runner-up in the Jack and Jill Magazine Cover...

May 5, 2005 After nearly three years as the head of the public affairs office for the Platte County Commission,...

May 11, 1990 The Platte County Vo-Tech School is lending a helping hand to the Platte City Community Betterment program...

May 9, 1975 While working in the yard of 93-year-old Mrs. Bertha Dolan, who lives on a farm south of...

April 28, 2005 Platte County Sheriff's Deputy James Reece was involved in a single car accident at 10:03p.m. on Thursday,...

May 2, 1975 An overflowing crowd (including a number of former members) attended services at Barry Church Sunday in celebration...

May 4, 1990 Platte City Mayor Steve Wegner signed a proclamation for National Teacher Day with the help of Dianne...

April 25, 1975 Repeating wedding vows Saturday, March 22, 1975, at the First Christian Church in Platte City were Miss...

April 21, 2005 The Missouri Ethics Commission has determined that a Platte City alderman violates state conflict of interest laws....

April 27, 1990 David Scott Miller, the business manager of Airport Ford in Platte City was found dead in his...

April 18, 1975 The Gashland United Presbyterian Church was the setting Friday evening April 11, 1975 for the wedding of...

April 20, 1990 Three demolition derby drivers from the Platte City area have been invited to take part in a...

April 14, 2005 Platte County has filed legal action attempting to recover money paid to two former county commissioners in...

April 11, 1975 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Todd of Platte City announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Deborah Jean,...

April 13, 1990 The West Platte R-2 Board of Education reorganized Monday night following the election. Kenny Clemens was again...

April 7, 2005 Campaigning on a platform of educational issues as her top priority, newcomer Patricia Stinnett was far and...