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Bison senior hopes to complete his comeback
(High School Sports ~ 03/17/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — Too bad corona virus couldn’t become a wrestler only to see Landon Towne throw it around like some feisty St. Patrick’s Day leprechaun. Or give it a broken vaulting pole and watch corona plummet into one big splat! wiped off planet earth...
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Crisis in peace time
(Column ~ 03/17/20)
Another week of leisure. Well not doing much in physical labor but the mind still explores history and the current state of our nation. Coronavirus. I picked up a book on the B-17 of WWII. This author meticulously researched the building of a particular B-17G (the latest model built in large numbers), the training of its crew and its missions over Europe until it was shot down. ...
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Tri Valley sets up hotline, implements visitor restrictions
(Local News ~ 03/17/20)
CAMBRIDGE, Neb. – The rise of the coronavirus is a global, national and local concern. Tri Valley Health System would like to assure patients and the community that Tri Valley Health System is taking all necessary precautions and providing tools to help keep everyone healthy. ...
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Huskers cancel spring volleyball, football games
(College Sports ~ 03/17/20)
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Nebraska volleyball spring match, scheduled for Saturday, April 25 against Northern Colorado has been canceled due to the COVID-19 public health threat. The NCAA and Big Ten Conference previously announced that all spring NCAA Championships have been canceled, and the Big Ten has canceled all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year, and participation in all NCAA tournaments and competitions.. ...
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Eagle lands on all-state tourney hoops team
(High School Sports ~ 03/17/20)
LINCOLN, Neb. — Southern Valley junior Clayton Berry earned a spot on the Class D-1 all-state tournament basketball team for his efforts last week. Berry followed 20 points against Osmond on Thursday with 14 points and 14 rebounds in the Friday upset of No. 1-ranked Humphrey Lindsay Holy Family...
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City outlines COVID-19 precautions
(Local News ~ 03/17/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Heritage Senior Center is closed, but meals are still being delivered and the city’s transit bus is operating. The community has really stepped up in volunteering to deliver the meals, Beth Siegfried, director of the senior center, told the McCook City Council Monday night at the regular meeting. ...
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City OKs revolving loan funds to buy liquor store
(Local News ~ 03/17/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council approved Monday night an economic development loan to help with the purchase of two local businesses Without discussion, the council unanimously approved a $55,700 loan from the LB840 Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Program to Robert V. Hall, president of Early Morning Cackle Spirit Shop/Bottle Shop. The loan is for 10 years at 3% interest...
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Southwest Nebraska Leadership session focuses on government
(Local News ~ 03/17/20)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Members of the 2019-20 Southwest Nebraska Leadership Institute focused on the theme of Government as they met March 11 to continue the Institute’s year-long training. Andy Long, Executive Director McCook Economic Development, provided an hour-long leadership training at McCook Community College before the group began its day of touring. A continental breakfast was provided by the Fraternal Order of Police...
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Coronavirus bringing out best of local community
(Editorial ~ 03/17/20)
“Crises like COVID-19 tend to bring out the best and worst in humanity,” World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Monday. He said the current coronavirus outbreak “is the defining global health crisis of our time” and “the days, weeks and months ahead will be a test of our resolve, a test of our trust in science and a test of solidarity.”...
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Kelley birthday
(Birthdays ~ 03/17/20)
85th birthday The family of Carol Kelley of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Monday, March 23, 2020. Her family includes daughters, Laurie and husband, Kevin Erskine of Lincoln, Neb., and Barb Czarnick of Omaha, Neb., and son, Bob Kelley and wife, Denise of North Platte, Neb.; and 7 grandchildren: Kayleigh Emanuel, Adam Erskine, Valerie Erskine,Nick Czarnick,Rachel Czarnick, Hannah Kelley, and Shawn Kelley.Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1500 E. ...
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State: Drinking water safe during COVID-19 pandemic
(Local News ~ 03/17/20)
LINCOLN, Neb. – As Nebraskans are taking preventative measures against COVID-19, the Drinking Water division of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) would like to remind everyone that drinking water remains safe to use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that COVID-19 has not been detected in drinking water, and that conventional water treatment methods of filtration and disinfection — which are in most municipal drinking water systems — should remove or inactivate the virus causing COVID-19.. ...
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Teachers preparing online programs for students
(Local News ~ 03/17/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — Although classes at McCook Public Schools have been suspended, that doesn’t mean teachers aren’t working. Teachers and administrators in the district will spend the next three days creating online programs for their students, said McCook Schools Superintendent, Grant Norgaard...
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School offering free meals to children in households with at least one MPS student
(Local News ~ 03/17/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — Starting today, McCook Public Schools will serve free meals to all children age 18 and under in the household, if at least one child attends McCook Public Schools. All children are eligible, not only for those who qualify for free lunches...
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