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Heritage Hills open for golf during pandemic
(Community Sports ~ 03/25/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — Heritage Hills Golf Course has opened for play with warmer weather arriving and so many other activities being canceled or postponed. “It’s been a pretty busy last few days,” retired golf pro Bill Stokley confirmed while assisting at the Heritage Hills course...
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Robert Bruce Brubaker
(Obituary ~ 03/25/20)
Robert Bruce Brubaker March 14, 1923 - March 23, 2020 ATWOOD, Kan. — Robert Bruce Brubaker, 97, died Monday (March 23, 2020), at Atwood. He was born March 14, 1923, in Bird City, Kan. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Deeds) Brubaker, in 2004...
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Community Foundation sets up COVID-19 Response Account
(Local News ~ 03/25/20)
McCOOK, Neb. -- In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the McCook Community Foundation Fund has established the COVID-19 Response Account in an effort to raise funds and make grants to local governmental and 501(c)(3) entities working to address the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the community, region, and vulnerable community members...
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Resident wants to find good home for 'Endless Pool'
(Local News ~ 03/25/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — Patty Keene wants her exercise swim spa pool to benefit a wider community as she and her husband, Steve, downsize and need to find a new home for their “Endless Pool.” The Keenes have sold their home in McCook, and the new owner doesn’t want the pool that Patty has used nearly every morning for 12 years. “It’s wonderful,” Patty says. “You swim against the currents. It’s low-impact and easy-care. And it has four jacuzzi jets.”...
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Despite virus precautions, courthouse still in business
(Local News ~ 03/25/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — Due to concerns related to the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic, the Red Willow County Courthouse in McCook is closed to the public until further notice. Even though the courthouse is closed to walk-in services, office staff members are still there to serve the public. Red Willow County officials encourage citizens to use the online services available or mail to conduct business...
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If you think you may have COVID-19, just assume you do
(Editorial ~ 03/25/20)
There are no reported cases of the coronavirus in the counties served by the Southwest Nebraska Health Department, but they’re sure to report one when there is. Notice we said “when” when we would have preferred to say “if.” Do the math, and you’ll see why it’s a virtual certainty COVID-19 will be diagnosed in our area. ...
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MCC basketball quartet tops Nebraska conference
(College Sports ~ 03/25/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — Three McCook Community College women’s basketball players were named to the All-Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference team and Coach Brandon Prichett was named the conference’s coach of the year. Sophomores Makenna Bodette and Paula Rosello Mateu along with freshmen Carla Torrubia Cano were all named to the first team while Coach Brandon Pritchett was named NCCAC Coach of the year with a 6-0 conference mark...
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Bison great golfed first pro tourney last week
(Community Sports ~ 03/25/20)
GILBERT, Ariz. — For one week, McCook’s Noah Hofman became an Outlaw. He joined the Outlaw golf tour where 56 pros and top amateurs played a three-day Western Skies Classic. They shot birdies all over the par-70 course. Not even an amazing round of 59 from Canadian golfer Jared Dutoit was low enough to win a first-place prize...
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Using adversity to build a stronger community
(Column ~ 03/25/20)
Personally, one of the challenges I’ve always faced deals with control. It is difficult for me to remember what I can control and what I can’t control. This can lead me to trying to change things or worry about things I really didn’t have the power to control. I think a lot of us have had a new experience with control in the last few weeks...
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Nebraska school sports now suspended until May 1
(High School Sports ~ 03/25/20)
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska School Activities Association sent this decision to publications around 12:30 p.m. today: "All NSAA activity practices and competitions are suspended through May 1st. These suspensions may be extended should the conditions warrant...
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E-learning, outside-the-box thinking help students, parents, teachers, keep education on track
(Local News ~ 03/25/20)
McCOOK, Neb.—McCook Public Schools, as well as hundreds of schools around the U.S., have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so teachers, students and parents are relying solely on digital platforms and “outside the box” thinking to teach. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with federal and state officials, have recommended no gatherings larger than 10 people and to practice “social distancing” of six feet to contain the spread of the virus...
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Local physician clinics, hospitals in desperate need of medical supplies
(Local News ~ 03/25/20)
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska Medical Association’s member physicians are calling on all industries to help fulfill an identified need of medical supplies for local physician clinics and hospitals statewide. The NMA is requesting any business that may have a bulk supply of medical equipment, such as surgical masks, N95 masks, eye protection, medical grade disposable gloves, and scrubs, to donate these much-needed supplies...
- Rosemary Agnes Brown (Obituary ~ 03/25/20)
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