-
Teel, Werkmeister engagement
(Engagement ~ 08/26/11)
Starla Michelle Teel and Kyle Dean Werkmeister, both of McCook, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Paul and Tami Teel of McCook. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Kay Nichols of North Platte, Nebraska and Joe Werkmeister of Maywood, Nebraska. ...
-
Hegwood anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/26/11)
The family of Milton and Florence Hegwood is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 2, 1951 in Wauneta, Nebraska. Their family includes Jim Hegwood of Loomis, Nebraska; Jeannette Peters of North Platte, Nebraska and Jerry and Janet Hegwood of Aurora, Colorado. They have nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at P. O. Box 336, Culbertson, NE 69024...
-
Frick Birthday
(Birthdays ~ 08/26/11)
The family of Roy Vernon Frick will host a card shower in honor of his 75th birthday. He was born Sept. 5, 1936. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P. O. Box 265, Herndon, Kansas, 67739.
-
Daffer 25th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/26/11)
The family of Steve and Shelly Daffer is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 25th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug, 30, 1986 in Lebanon, Nebraska. Their children include Shawn Daffer of North Platte, Nebraska, Jason Daffer of Hastings, Nebraska, and Amber Daffer and Abby Daffer, both of Danbury, Nebraska. Cards of congratulations can be sent to PO Box 37, Danbury, Nebr., 69026...
-
Welch Birth
(Births ~ 08/26/11)
Dawson and Megan Welch of Moorefield, Nebraska, announce the birth of a son, Lane Douglas Welch. He was born July 27, 2011, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska, weighing 5 pounds, 9 ounces and measuring 18 and 1/4 inches long. ...
-
Dowling anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/26/11)
The family of Russ and Fern (Cassell) Dowling are hosting a reception in honor of the couple's 75th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 5, 1936, in Oberlin, Kansas. The reception is at the Heritage Senior Center in McCook, Tuesday, Sept. 6. ...
-
Persinger Birth
(Births ~ 08/26/11)
Mason Rick Persinger Aaron and Sunee Persinger of Omaha, Nebraska announce the birth of a son, Mason Rick Persinger. He was born July 25, 2011 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. He weighed six pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Cassa Haney of McCook, Nebraska. Paternal grandparents are Lonnie Persinger of Kearney, Nebraska and Kim Persinger of Sutton, Nebraska...
-
Kerrie Renee Christensen and Joseph Kenneth Wellman marriage
(Wedding ~ 08/26/11)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada --Kerrie Renee Christensen and Joseph Kenneth Wellman were united in marriage on May 6, 2011, at Griffin Mansions in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the Rev. Judy Irving officiating. Parents of the couple are Dr. Gary Christensen of Alliance, Nebraska, Jeanne Christensen of Omaha, Nebraska and Kenneth and Mary Wellman of Lincoln, Nebraska...
-
Rachel Pilcher
(Obituary ~ 08/26/11)
Jan. 11, 1920-Aug. 25, 2011 BRUSH, Colorado -- Rachel Pilcher died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, at the East Morgan County Hospital following a short illness in Brush, Colorado at the age of 91. She was born Jan. 11, 1920, at Odell, Nebraska and was the eldest daughter of the late Roy and May (Brubaker) Shaffer...
-
Classic comfort
(Weekend Menu ~ 08/26/11)
Family Features Ah, comfort food. Simple, hearty dishes full of flavor and good memories. There's nothing quite like sitting down to one of these family favorites after a long day. Somehow, it just makes everything seem better. These recipes take some classic comfort foods and make them a little easier to prepare -- which means you get to enjoy them even more...
-
McCook Economic Development Corp.: A snapshot
(Business ~ 08/26/11)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The likely pending increase to water and sewer rates, in addition to one city councilman's proposal to include unmarried partners on the city employee insurance plan, drew the attention of McCook citizens who packed the McCook City Council chambers during the Aug. 15 meeting. Feedback from citizens varied from criticism to budgeting practices and the city employee pay scale, to a request for the city to do its part in maintaining the sanctity of the American family...
-
Train strikes crane, 20 hospitalized
(Local News ~ 08/26/11)
BENKELMAN, Nebraska -- An Amtrak crew reportedly saw a construction crane blocking the track, but were unable to avoid a collision that derailed two engines and several cars as well as sending 20 to area hospitals. The remainder of the 175 passengers and 17 crewmembers were taken by school bus to the Dundy County High School...
-
Emergency services from three states respond to train derailment
(Local News ~ 08/26/11)
No fatalities, 14 still hospitalized
-
Bison golfers dominate McCook Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 08/26/11)
Lady Bison celebrate after running away with the McCook Invitational. The Bison had a team score of 336. Kaylee Samway carded a 78 to take top honors. Megan Vetrovsky second with a 84, Megan Rokusek third with a 85, Taylor Hansen fourth at 89 and Brenna Redl with a 97...
-
Nebraska ranks high nationally
(Column ~ 08/26/11)
Our state is receiving national attention for the sound and responsible fiscal policies that have put Nebraska in better shape than most of America. Our numbers and rankings are a strong indication that we are on the right track. Nebraska has the second lowest unemployment rate in America at 4.1%...
-
Working toward comprehensive tax reform
(Column ~ 08/26/11)
The U.S. economy grew a meager 1% from April-July 2011 as a result of weak consumer spending and stalled exports, highlighting the sluggishness of the recovery. This growth rate needs to be twice the amount or higher to create jobs and generate economic growth for full revitalization to occur. ...
Stories from Friday, August 26, 2011
Browse other days