ThrowbACk Thursday (12.12.19)

1969:
Derailed Train At Richmond Delays Service To Plattsburg

For the first time in 100 years there wasn’t a Sante Fe train thru Plattsburg.
Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, two diesel units and three piggyback cars derailed at 10:45 in Richmond.
There isn’t a section crew from Henrietta to St. Joseph. They have to be called from the main line. Early Wednesday morning the crew had the tracks repaired and the train proceeded to St. Joseph.
En-route back four car derailed at Rayville and the section crew had to return to make more repairs.

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1989:
DON’T FORGET SANTA’S REINDEER

John George at D-Tone Feed and Grain hands Ashley Monger some Reindeer Feed. Also pictured is Brandon Monger left, and Cody Streeter. The feed is manufactured at D-Tone in Plattsburg and is free to kids during the Christmas Season.

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2009:
Sledding at Perkins Park

A winter storm blasted through Clinton County Tuesday and Wednesday bringing snow and blustery winds. Snowfall totals varied throughout the county, anywhere from 2 to 7 inches. Clinton County R-III, East Buchanan C-1 and Lathrop R-2 all had snow days Tuesday and Wednesday giving youngsters the opportunity to enjoy the snow. (Left to Right) Trey Talley, Brett Stephens and Aaron Nijsse braved the elements and enjoyed some sledding at Perkins Park in Plattsburg on Tuesday, December 8.