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Donald F. Davis
(Obituary ~ 01/05/15)
Donald F. Davis HINCKLEY, Utah -- Donald F. Davis, age 85, of Hinckley, Utah, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at the Delta Hospital. Don was born in Yoder, Wyoming, and grew up in McCook, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his mother, Zela; his older sisters, Margaret, Oma, Jessie and Daisey; also his younger brother, Dale. ...
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On the record
(Other Record ~ 01/05/15)
This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...
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McCook becomes a 'trade center'
(Column ~ 01/05/15)
During the first years of McCook's existence as a town, it was primarily a "cow-town." Ranchers far outnumbered farmers, and the cattlemen exerted a great deal of pressure, on the settler-farmer, and on the little city of McCook. Cattlemen seldom saw their cattle. Twice a year, there were roundups -- in the spring, for branding, and in the fall, when cattle were sorted out, by the brands of the various owners, and became available for sale...
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Send in the trees
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/05/15)
Christmas is over and it is time to take down all the decorations. Be certain all the electrical wires and colored bulbs are unplugged before you attempt to untangle them. Don't consign the old Christmas trees to the alley for the sanitation department to deal with...
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Tri-State Spas changing hands
(Local News ~ 01/05/15)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The largest hot tub dealer in the Tri-State region is changing hands. Tri-State Spas, established in 2000, has been sold by the founders, Blaine and Ann Budke, to their son-in-law and daughter, Jesse and Tina Pace. The sale includes the Tri-State Spas' stores in McCook and Colby. Blaine and Ann will continue to own and operate Tri-State Auto Plex and Club Paradise...
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New Year's Baby contender arrives at Community Hospital
(Local News ~ 01/05/15)
McCOOK, Neb. -- It's possible that the McCook Gazette's "New Year's Baby 2015" arrived this morning -- Jan. 5 -- at Community Hospital of McCook. Brycston Jaxson May was born at 8:30 a.m., today, to Kami Dawn May of Culbertson. The new baby boy was delivered by Dr. Mark Serbousek...
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Golf course paving the way
(Local News ~ 01/05/15)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Heritage Hills Golf Course has undergone more than $200,000 in renovations in recent years and plans to continue improving upon the popular course in the coming year are already in place. Golf course staff members and the Heritage Hills Board of Directors are targeting cart path improvements for this summer...
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Snow obstacles
(Local News ~ 01/05/15)
Brothers Kaleb, 9, and Kallen Feikert, 11, of McCook, Nebraska, help their neighbors Patty Crohn and Dean Wheeler slice and chop through crusty, drifted snow packed by strong winds Saturday evening.
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Terry's Auto celebrates its 40th year
(Business ~ 01/05/15)
For the past 40 years, automobile owners in Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas have been turning to Terry's Auto Repair in McCook for their repair and service needs. And, for most of that time, Terry Hilker has operated the business at 17 South Street...
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Weather frightful; festival delightful
(Local News ~ 01/05/15)
HAIGLER, Neb. -- Thanks to all who attended the 1st Winter Holiday Festival in Haigler at the Cornerstone Center for Community Services. You braved the wintry, cold, and snowy day -- and even left the Denver Broncos football game to attend. Tumbleweed decorated Christmas trees greeted you at the entrance, and when you opened the door- Santa HoHO was there to show you the way to the Winter Wonderland in the beautifully decorated historic gymnasium. ...
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Snow Bird Swap Meet set Jan. 31
(Local News ~ 01/05/15)
HOLDREGE, Neb. -- Heartland Cruisers Car Club is holding its annual Snow Bird Swap Meet on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Phelps County Ag center ( Indoors) in Holdrege. Vendors will be selling all kinds of car parts, vehicles, tools, antiques and memorabilia...
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Harold Fisher
(Obituary ~ 01/05/15)
Harold Fisher Oct. 19, 1949 - Jan. 5, 2015 McCOOK, Neb. -- Harold Fisher, age 65, died at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook on Jan. 5, 2015. He was born in McCook on Oct. 19, 1949, to Everett and Forence (McDowell) Fisher. Harold attended school in McCook. On Aug. 25, 1969, he joined the Army National Guard and served until May 23, 1975...
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Robert 'Bob' Fraker
(Obituary ~ 01/05/15)
Robert N. 'Bob' Fraker Feb. 17, 1923 - Jan. 4, 2015 OBERLIN, Kan. -- Robert N. "Bob" Fraker was born Feb. 17, 1923, in Aurora, Colorado, the son of James Alfred and Leah (Berry) Fraker. He passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at Decatur Health Systems in Oberlin, Kansas, at the age of 91...
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How will you spend your 'gasoline bonus'?
(Editorial ~ 01/05/15)
We've got good news and bad news. First, the good news: the price of gasoline is down. And the bad news? See above. For most of us who depend on our cars and pickup trucks to get around, the fact that the average price of gasoline dropped for 99 consecutive days, as reported by AAA on Friday, that means more money in our pockets...
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