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Streakin' Force sweeps through another four
(Community Sports ~ 06/25/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — A powerful pitching Force delivered three shutouts during another super weekend for McCook’s 14-and-under softball girls. The McCook Force silenced St. Paul Wildcats, 5-0; clipped wings of Classic Angels 10-0 and silenced Red Willow Riots 8-0...
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Living right
(Column ~ 06/25/19)
We took a wonderful drive through Western Nebraska this past weekend. All the way up to the Pine Ridge area to Camp Noresca. It is the time of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, yet all is green, the pastures, farm fields, everywhere yet wet from spring rains. ...
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Are environment, energy compatible? Only time will tell
(Editorial ~ 06/25/19)
Can an agency designed to deal with energy issues deal effectively with environmental concerns? Nebraska is about to find out. As a result of the passage of LB 302, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and the Nebraska Energy Office will become the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy on July 1...
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Benedict “Ben” Joseph Horkey
(Obituary ~ 06/25/19)
Benedict “Ben” Joseph Horkey April 7, 1948 - June 21, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Benedict “Ben” Joseph Horkey, age 71, of McCook, died unexpectedly June 21, 2019, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, Neb. Ben was born April 7, 1948, in McCook, the son of Joseph and Marie (Wawrosch) Horkey. ...
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Dale L. Soderlund
(Obituary ~ 06/25/19)
Dale L. Soderlund Jan. 20, 1931 - June 23, 2019 OBERLIN, Kan. — Dale L. Soderlund, 88, died Sunday (June 23, 2019), at the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. He was born Jan. 20, 1931, in Kanona, Kan., to Frank and Doretta (Butler) Soderlund. He married Lenora Ruth Wilkening on Aug. 7, 1949, at the rural Lutheran Church. He farmed and raised cattle and was also an auctioneer...
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Peterson birthday
(Birthdays ~ 06/25/19)
85th birthday The family of Elaine Peterson of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. She was born in Lebanon, Neb. Her family includes children, Tami Peterson and Nancy Ward, both of Palisade; 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granchild. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 64, Palisade, NE 69040...
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McCook Rebel girls rule in three of four
(Community Sports ~ 06/25/19)
The McCook Rebels 16-and-under girls went 3-1 last weekend which raises their season record to an impressive 18-6-1. Sadly, official stats were not obtained except for the finale against Nebraska Grit on Sunday. The Grit prevailed 10-7 despite 14 Rebelis that included Tiara Matson going 3-for-3 with a double and two singles...
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No rest vs. West as All-Stars' energy fuels sweep
(Community Sports ~ 06/25/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — The winning magic from two talented players-turned coaches clearly translated to their West All-Star volleyball girls Saturday. Former McCook Community College volleyball players Dylann Byland and Sidney Kizer helped ignite winning momentum that has continued with coach Hayley Kobza’s program...
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Kmoch Mets win again in Majors title pursuit
(Community Sports ~ 06/25/19)
FELLING FIELD — The Kmoch Mets moved one win from a Majors tournament title shot with their 8-3 win over the First Central Bank Royals Monday evening. KMoch moves on in winner’s bracket play to face the Team Pollmann Pirates at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday...
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Reds roar in for challenge with MNB tonight
(Community Sports ~ 06/25/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Cozad Reds will swing into town tonight with a solid 8-4 season record when they face McCook National Bank’s Seniors. The 8 p.m. contest follows a 5:30 p.m. First Central Bank Juniors contest against Cozad at McCook’s Jaycees Complex...
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Hughes: Nursing home Medicaid input welcome
(Local News ~ 06/25/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — Neb. Sen. Dan Hughes told Red Willow County commissioners Monday morning that he was glad to hear earlier in the year from concerned constituents when Medicaid reimbursement shortfalls challenged the county-owned nursing home. "I appreciated the community involvement," Hughes said, explaining that he feels lawmakers...
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