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Chase takes Tigers down to the last seconds
(High School Sports ~ 01/03/18)
BENKELMAN, Neb. —The raspy voice of assistant coach Matt Thomas sent two clear messages from Dundy County-Stratton High School Tuesday evening: 1. Get well, coach Kris Freeland! He’s started recovery following surgeries on both knees during the holiday break...
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Demolish or remodel?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/03/18)
After reading news accounts I am asking the question: Is the School Board going to recommend tearing down the Jr. High School building or remodeling? If remodeling, the discussion should be how much does the current sound depressing room dividers weigh? More than a wall with studs on 2- or 4-foot centers and sound deadening material? If the noise has been disruptive year after year, perhaps the class needs to be moved...
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New laws in effect, more on the way as lawmakers meet
(Editorial ~ 01/03/18)
Nebraska’s unique one-house Legislature is back in session today, with dealing with a projected $173 million deficit the top order of business. Budgetary issues were the major topic at last year’s session, but lawmakers did pass some bills that went into effect Monday...
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Wesley Wheeler
(Obituary ~ 01/03/18)
Wesley Wheeler WAUNETA, Neb. — Wesley Wheeler, 94, of rural Wauneta, died Sunday (Dec. 31, 2017), at the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie of rural Wauneta; children, Rod Wheeler and wife, Joy of rural Wauneta, David Wheeler and wife, Lydia of Yukon, Okla., and Dennis Wheeler of Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren...
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Tennessee woman to prison for part in plot to kidnap sheriff
(Local News ~ 01/03/18)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee woman who conspired to kidnap a Furnas County, Nebraska sheriff and a Tennessee county judge last year has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison. Patricia Parsons, a 50-year-old mechanical engineer from Brighton, Tenn., was sentenced on Dec. 1, following her plea of guilty in September 2017 to aiding and abetting solicitation to kidnap Furnas County Sheriff Kurt Kapperman and Tipton County Judge Joseph Walker III...
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Lady Falcons extend winning streak to six games with win over Southwest
(High School Sports ~ 01/03/18)
BARTLEY, Neb. -- Hitchcock County rolled up its sleeves and went to work...
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'Biz Launch Weekend' deadline Jan. 12
(Local News ~ 01/03/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College is looking for people with ideas they’d like to turn into business ventures. The event is free and includes Friday dinner and three Saturday meals but registration is required before Jan. 12. “Biz Launch Weekend” is set for Jan. ...
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DC-S girls rebound strong to start 2018
(High School Sports ~ 01/03/18)
BENKELMAN, Neb. — Could there be a better way to make ancient history of 2017 defeats than what Dundy County-Stratton’s girls did Tuesday night? “We got whipped in every aspect of the game tonight,” Chase County coach Mark Bottom admitted after the Tigers’ 56-33 victory...
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'TeamMates Day' set for Sunday at MCC
(College Sports ~ 01/03/18)
“TeamMates Day” will be at the McCook Community College basketball games on Sunday, Jan. 7. Mentors and mentees will be able to enjoy the game free of charge, thanks to MCC’s generosity. TeamMates mentors and mentees are coming together this month to celebrate mentoring in McCook. Jan. 1 marks the start of National Mentoring Month. Nationwide, programs are honoring mentors for their service and the impact they’re making on youth...
- Evelyn Marie (Morrison) Donaldson (Obituary ~ 01/03/18)
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