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(Eva) Marie Christensen
(Obituary ~ 07/13/10)
April 13, 1916-July 11, 2010 ST. PAUL, Nebraska -- (Eva) Marie Christensen, 94, died Sunday (July 11, 2010) at Heritage Living Center in St. Paul. Marie Christensen was born April 13, 1916, to John and Elvina (Jensen) Rojewski in St. Paul, Nebraska...
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Dr. Bryce Shopp
(Obituary ~ 07/13/10)
IMPERIAL, Nebraska -- Dr. Bryce Shopp, 82, died Monday (July 12, 2010) at the Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker, Colorado. Survivors include his wife, Wanda of Estes Park, Colorado; six sons, Charles and wife, Jamie of Casper, Wyoming, Anthony Shopp of Estes Park, Shannon Shopp of Palm Desert, California, Regan Shopp and wife, Angela of Parker, Colorado, Adrian Shopp of Denver, Colorado, Jade Shopp of Masa, Venice, California; one daughter, Alexsis Jones of Littleton, Colorado; six grandchildren.. ...
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Charles A. Morrison
(Obituary ~ 07/13/10)
BENKELMAN, Nebraska -- Charles A. Morrison, 97, died Sunday (July 11, 2010) at Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. Graveside services will be Thursday, 3:00 p.m., at Mount Zion Cemetery north of Benkelman. There will be no visitation or viewing...
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Errors slow Seniors in G.I. Legion tournament
(High School Sports ~ 07/13/10)
GRAND ISLAND -- Errors hurt the McCook National Bank Seniors in a tough weekend at the Chief Industries Invitational Legion baseball tournament. The Seniors, missing several players from the lineup, suffered three straight losses in the tournament held Friday through Sunday, July 9-11, at Grand Island's Ryder Park...
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All-Stars shine in Midget Baseball Cubs Division finale
(High School Sports ~ 07/13/10)
Forget the Major League Baseball All-Star Game -- it had nothing on McCook's younger version of the midsummer classic. The McCook Midget Baseball Association's Cubs Division completed its 2010 season with the annual All-Star Game Monday, July 12, at Felling Field. When the dust settled, the National League capitalized on two strong innings at the plate and a game-ending double play to claim a 9-4 victory over their American League counterparts...
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Incumbents have two days to file for re-election
(Local News ~ 07/13/10)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- There are two vacancies yet to be filled by candidates for races that will be on Red Willow County's General Election ballot, besides those candidates nominated at the Primary Election. Educational Service Unit 15, District 7, is still open, where the incumbent Ken Foster, has until Thursday to file for re-election. Board of Trustees of the village of Lebanon has one vacancy to fill if incumbent, Rex Wilmot, does not file for re-election by Thursday...
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Crime rate decreases
(Local News ~ 07/13/10)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook Police Department was pleased to report a decrease in the crime rate, arrests and accidents during 2009 at Monday evening's second of three budget workshops at Memorial Auditorium. McCook Police of Chief Isaac Brown said the number of violent and non-violent crimes decreased, as did serious criminal violations of state statutes and the only increase being in less serious violations of state statutes. ...
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Supporters aim to raise visibility of Southwest Nebraska Tea Party
(Local News ~ 07/13/10)
The Southwest Nebraska Tea Party plans a "1776" themed float in McCook's Heritage Days parade as it works to make itself heard by those seeking political office. About 70 people attended a rally Monday night at the Red Willow County community building as organizers Bruce Desautels and Jerie Quinty explained their vision of state sovereignty and elected officials who respect the Constitution...
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Contract extended for superintendent, school food services
(Local News ~ 07/13/10)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- McCook Public Schools' board of education signed two contracts at its July board meeting Monday evening, one extending the superintendent's contract and increasing his salary, the other continuing the district's food service. Superintendent Grant Norgaard has completed his first year at MPS, having been hired in February 2009 and paid $131,000 for the first year of a two-year contract from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2011...
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Hail of a cloud
(Local News ~ 07/13/10)
Towering thunderheads build over Northwest Kansas Monday evening, posing to dump heavy rain and toss hail stones measuring up to 41⁄4 inches. Residents on the east side of Colby reported the huge balls of hail at 10:38 p.m., while more common-sized and less destructive hail -- from one to 1 3/4 inches -- was reported throughout Thomas County and east toward Herndon, Oberlin and Norcatur...
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Tea Party should channel frustration into practical action
(Editorial ~ 07/13/10)
By our count, about 70 turned out for Monday night's Tea Party rally at the Red Willow County community building, a significant number on a warm summer evening. By way of comparison, the county's first Nebraska Democratic Caucus in 2008 drew 161 people...
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Obama missed the big celebration
(Column ~ 07/13/10)
I'm sorry but President Obama really missed it! I'm talking about the patriotic Independence Day celebration held in Norris Park on the 4th of July. Ann, I, and several hundred other country-lovin' citizens attended the tribute in McCook. Knowing the area though I'm sure every other small town and village in Southwestern Nebraska also held similar ceremonies to celebrate. Usually we make the parade and 4th of July bash at Culbertson but this year McCook's "All School Reunion" beckoned instead...
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Public's help sought in locating bank robber
(Local News ~ 07/13/10)
VILLISCA, Iowa -- Special Agent in Charge Wyesan Dun, announced today that the Omaha FBI and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man who wore a white dusk mask and black ball cap during a bank robbery yesterday at 3:00 p.m. ...
- Dorothy Sophie (Hofman Reiners) Malone (Obituary ~ 07/13/10)
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