45 Years Ago

Power and phone lines were knocked down, utility poles scattered over Hwy. 92, a teenager was injured and a Nebraska...

Mr. and Mrs. Bud Reavis of Parkville have announced the engagement of their daughter, Rita, to Ellis Webster of North...

A demolition derby on Wednesday, July 23 will be one of the spectator highlights of the 117th annual Platte County...

Platte County Fair schedule set: carnival, queen contest and other events are planned. Grandstand show each evening, Pony Express, demolition...

Lots of help was available to supervise the placing of two cannons at the front entrance of the courthouse. Pictured:...

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Baker, Jr. of Platte City announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Ann Baker, to Devin...

Paul Regan, manager of Ferrelgas of Platte City, Bethel Road, is the new fire chief for the Platte City volunteer...

Vicky Lynn Stagner and Robert Pennington were united in marriage May 17 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church,...

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Sell of Platte City announce the engagement of their daughter, Theresa Anne, to Richard Blake...

Former President Gerald Ford, in a Platte County appearance Saturday, described President Jimmy Carter as a man who “tries to...

Jim W. Pinkerton has joined the news and advertising staff of The Landmark. He has 10 years of daily newspaper...

Mr. and Mrs. Don R. Bailey of Independence announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Cathy Jean, to James Franklin...

Gary Oberdiek, Platte County, has been named to the 1979-80 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and...

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brightwell celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on April 7 by going to the Marriott Hotel to...

Plans are complete for a reunion for all persons who attended any of the schools in Camden Point school district...

Approximately 150 people attended the 40th anniversary celebration of the Platte City Lions Club Friday, March 28. The banquet, catered...

The Easter portion of George Frederic Handel’s choral masterpiece “The Messiah” arranged by J.A. Dasker will be performed by the...

The Platte City Police Department received a new patrol car Friday. The car, a 1980 Chevrolet Impala, has been ordered...

Platte City Lions Club will observe its 40th anniversary with a Charter Night Banquet Friday night at Platte County R-3...

The Platte County R-3 School District was informed through the office of State Sen. Truman Wilson an additional $110,000 will...