15 Years Ago–July 13, 2011
Under fire. That’s where the West Platte Fire Department finds itself this week. A week after a fire at Old ...
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45 Years Ago–July 3, 1981
Ross Naylor, left, a descendant of Joseph Martin, a descendant of Zed Martin, looks at the document officially proclaiming the ...
30 Years Ago–July 4, 1996
Last Tuesday, members of the Platte County Sheriff's Department and the Platte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office began serving 20 narcotics-related ...
15 Years Ago–July 6, 2011
A downtown Weston business owner who lived in his shop was killed in a fire at the structure Monday evening. ...
Fireworks, gasoline and interpreters
Somebody just told me “I hope your Fourth of July is a bang” and I didn’t know whether to smile ...
A patriotic play day ready on Main Street
HOT DOG EATING CONTEST ON THE MENU The return of the popular hot dog eating contest sponsored by a local ...
45 Years Ago–June 26, 1981
Since March, a small group of Platte Countians have been working to develop a new organization dedicated to helping youth ...
30 Years Ago–June 27, 1996
Donna Sue Miller, Gower, and Charles (Loren) Reed, Dearborn, are announcing their approaching marriage. The wedding will be held Saturday, ...
15 Years Ago–June 29, 2011
Two Platte County women received a $375,000 combined settlement in two separate tri-and-fall incidents. Local attorney John Cady, with Cady ...
Jails, recycling and lifespan
Greetings from the continued case of ponderisms. May your mind be free from such thoughts. I ponder these things, so ...
Democrats oppose Amendments 4 and 5
EDITOR: In a recent meeting, the Platte County Democratic Central Committee votes to endorse a NO vote on Amendment 4, ...
World Cup numbers, local success stories, Rod starting to sway
Let’s talk some World Cup. I’ve had a good time paying attention, even though it has been well documented that ...
Italian restaurant opens
Been waiting for the next local dining option? Your wait is over. Doni's Italian Restaurant opened Wednesday, June 24 in Downtown ...
Making music
Sunday, June 21 was World Make Music Day 2026 and it prompted some area musicians to grab their concert band ...
Stars, stripes and community spirit
Some new activities are part of the fun at the annual Fourth of July celebration in Downtown Platte City this ...
Case vs. man accused of killing reporter advances
ROAD RAGE ALLEGED IN DEATH OF LOCAL JOURNALIST Probable cause has been found and the defendant has been bound over ...
15 Years Ago–June 22, 2011
A favorite in Kansas City, jazz singer Angela Hagenbach wowed the crows at the Parkville River Jam 2011 Saturday evening. ...
Democrat and independent sit down with Ashley Aune
MAKI CLAIMS THE GROUP IS OUT TO 'DECEIVE VOTERS' On the evening of Wednesday, June 11, the candidates for Platte ...
Viking River Cruise
Mike and Cheryl McGinness of Platte City recently returned from a 21-day Viking River Cruise. The Landmark traveled with them ...
Private firm will take over city trash collection
PLATTE CITY SIGNS DEAL WITH REDGATE DISPOSAL Platte City residents will soon see Redgate Disposal trucks in their neighborhoods. Redgate ...
