About the Parkville Luminary
The Parkville Luminary was created in response to increased demand for a local newspaper in the booming Southern Platte County area.
Though a relatively new newspaper, The Parkville Luminary has its roots planted firmly in the past: the original newspaper (entitled the Industrial Luminary) was published by city founder Col. George S. Park from 1853 to 1855. That newspaper discontinued publication after a pro-slavery mob threw Park's press in the Missouri River (at about the spot where the Parkville train station now stands). Park vowed that the newspaper would return someday, and the modern Luminary symbolically began with volume number three in his honor.Utilizing actual graphics from the original Luminary and antique newspaper typefaces, today's Parkville Luminary is one of Missouri's fastest growing newspapers and has been receiving international attention. The Luminary's award-winning staff features writers like legendary local journalists Bill Grigsby and Nancy Jack. In addition, other contributors have written or worked for Turner Broadcasting and ESPN.
The paper's philosophy is to focus on the local news that readers say they want, to stimulate local commerce through inexpensive and creative advertising opportunities, and to support worthwhile community initiatives.
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