45 Years Ago

The old telephone building on Third Street was torn down this week in Downtown Platte City. The Wells Bank is...

The Platte County High School band was one of more than 80 high school bands in Lawrence on Saturday, Sept....

Mrs. Shelly Lindahl, a teacher from Platte City, has been named a Young Career Woman (YCW) by the Platte City...

At the regular breakfast meeting of the Platte City Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning, the following officers were elected for...

The Thrift Shop located on Main Street above Max’s TV in Platte City will open for business on Friday, Sept....

The family of Ruth and Murrel Reynolds of 7 NE 76th Terrace, Gladstone, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on...

Donna Giese, coach of the women’s slow pitch softball team sponsored by Wells Bank, is shown presenting to Jack Coots...

Mr. and Mrs. James F. Auman announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Rhonda Lee Hoskins, to David Wayne Hunter,...

“The Old Home Place” opened last week on Main Street in Platte City by Shirley and Tom Bruno in the...

Workmen began a face lifting job on the Shirley Fashion's Center building on Main Street last weekend. The paint is...

The city council for the City of Platte City has passed an ordinance calling a special election on Aug. 7...

Last year’s fair queen, who also won the title of Missouri State Fair Queen, Anita Vanetti, crowned Miss Crystal Threadgill...

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Morelock of Platte Woods announce the birth of their son on Sunday, July 8, 1979 at...

Captain Roscoe Laurie of St. Joseph of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H is being promoted to the rank...

On Sunday, June 27, 1954 at 4 p.m. Peggy Jean Murdock, daughter of J.W. and Leona Lamar Murdock and Kenneth...

Boy Scout Troops 248 and 351 of Platte City and Camden Point Boy Scout Troop left Monday by bus for...

Miss Gem McFarland and Michael Wayne Palmer were united in marriage in a candlelight service on May 11, 1979 at...

A heavy rainstorm swept through Platte County Tuesday evening with up to 70 mile-per-hour winds, large hail and heavy rain....

Mr. and Mrs. L. Kyle Hern of Platte City announce the birth of their son on Wednesday, May 30, 1979...

A wedding reception honoring the marriage of Lawrence Anderson and Deana Seckel will be held Saturday, June 2, 1979 at...