- FCB Juniors show 'onions' to squeeze past Melons (Community Sports ~ 06/01/23)
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Collaboration is the key to moving forward
(Column ~ 06/01/23)
Go alone, go fast. Go together, go far. It is said over and over but cannot be said enough. The quick and easy way to get something done is to just do it yourself. Do it alone and you know it will be done the way you want it and done right. Ask any wife who asks her husband to load the dishwasher...
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Mural to be celebrated Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/01/23)
McCOOK — Just over a year ago, the movie “Called to the Walls” played at the Fox Theater in McCook, bringing the concept of a community mural project to the big screen. Created by Amber Hansen and Nicholas Ward, the film documents the process of creating community-based murals with muralist Dave Loewenstein and the Mid-America Mural Project...
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Two injured in U.S. 83, West J collision
(Local News ~ 06/01/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Two were injured and one was transported to another hospital following a collision between an SUV and semi Wednesday. According to the McCook Police Department, at approximately 4:59 p.m. the McCook Public Safety Center received a 911 report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries at West J Street and US Highway 83/...
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Clara A. Dunn
(Obituary ~ 06/01/23)
Clara A. Dunn Sep. 30, 1942 - May 30, 2023 INDIANOLA, Neb. - Clara A. Dunn, age 80, of Indianola, Neb. passed away on Tue., May 30, 2023, at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge, Neb. Clara was born on Sep. 30, 1942, to parents Rush and Clara (Alston) Ledbetter in Petaluma, Calif. ...
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Calvin “Cal” Brian Brown
(Obituary ~ 06/01/23)
Calvin “Cal” Brian Brown Feb. 26, 1940- Oct. 27, 2022 EUGENE, Ore. - Calvin “Cal” Brian Brown of Eugene, Ore. passed away Oct. 27, 2022 at age 82 after being diagnosed with brain cancer the prior month. Cal was born a twin on Feb. 26, 1940 near Trenton, Neb. to parents Morris and Roxie Brown and grew up on a farm west of Culbertson, Neb. with his four brothers...
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Donna Longberry
(Obituary ~ 06/01/23)
Donna Longberry McCOOK, Neb. - Donna Longberry, age 70, of McCook, Neb. passed away at her home in McCook on Tue., May 30, 2023. Services are pending at this time. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family...
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Betty Jean Dedrick
(Obituary ~ 06/01/23)
Betty Jean Dedrick July 4, 1928 - May 29, 2023 NORTON, Kan. - Betty Jean Dedrick, age 94, of Norton, Kan., passed away on Mon., May 29, 2023, at the Andbe Home In Norton. She was born on July 4, 1928 in Miami, Okl. to Ernest and Aura Belle (Ford) Courtney...
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Vonda K. Parrott
(Obituary ~ 06/01/23)
Vonda K. Parrott February 15, 1940 - May 25, 2023 LINCOLN, Neb. - Vonda K. Parrott, age 83, passed away on May 25, 2023 in Lincoln, Neb. She was born on Feb. 15, 1940 in Indianola, Neb. Vonda graduated from Indianola High School with the class of 1958, a testament to her perseverance and hard work. ...
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Alfred “Wilber” Hanson
(Obituary ~ 06/01/23)
Alfred “Wilber” Hanson September 1st, 1932 - May 29th, 2023 LINCOLN, Neb. - Alfred “Wilber” Hanson was born September 1, 1932 to Lawrence and Marjorie (Marshall) Hanson in Thompson, Neb. He passed away on May 29, 2023 at Bryan East Hospital. Wilber graduated from Fairbury High School in 1951 where he met his wife June Miller. The two were married on Sep. 21, 1952 and enjoyed 70 years together. They had two children, Don and Lisa...
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McCook pickleball group continues to thrive
(Local News ~ 06/01/23)
McCOOK, Neb. - McCook’s fastest growing sport is showing no signs of slowing down. The area’s pickleball community has been thriving, with enthusiasts coming together to enjoy the sport and make a positive impact on the wellness and engagement in their community. Led by dedicated players like Christy Stevens, the group is staying active with events and upgrades to their facilities...
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Latest from Heritage Hills Ladies League
(Community Sports ~ 06/01/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The results from Heritage Hill Ladies golf competition Tuesday evening. Low Scores Back Monica Wacker/Becky Loop and Naomi Olson/Tyler Sue Loop. Front Mary Hazlitt/Michelle Wilson Flag Prizes Hole No. 2 - Jane Backer and Rebecca Vosburg...
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McCook YMCA announces plan for Co-Ed Fall Ball
(High School Sports ~ 06/01/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook leadership announces that registration is now open for the 2023 Fall Adult Co-Ed Softball League. The deadline to register for Fall League is Monday, August 21. Registration fees are $225 per team. There is an additional $15 fee per non-member. The roster maximum per team is 15 participants. The season begins on August 31...
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McCook fourth, fifth graders heat up track to end year
(High School Sports ~ 06/01/23)
p placers from fourth and fifth grade action at McCook’s recent grade school track-field meet. Editor’s Note: Results are hand-written and not always easily interpreted. More will appear in Friday’s Gazette. Fourth Grade GIRLS 50 meters Heat 1: 1. Evylynn Weaver 9.07; 2. Adalynn Nickel 9.12. Heat 2: 1. Alexandria Murrillo 8.05; 2. Harley Knight 10.31; 3. Mackenzie Francis 11.08. Heat 3: 1. Isabelle Crayton 8.06; 2. Brooklyn Felzien 8.19; 3. Marylynn Torres 8.31...
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New Gazette guru says Heat over Nuggets in seven
(Community Sports ~ 06/01/23)
The stage is finally set. On Thursday night, the Miami Heat will ascend into the Rocky Mountains, where they’ll face the Denver Nuggets, who hope to clinch the franchise’s inaugural championship. Path to the Championship The Heat opened the playoffs with a loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament, all but sealing the deal on the end of their season...
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Hi-Line rises late to top Herrmann Jones, 11-8
(Community Sports ~ 06/01/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Visiting Hi-Line plated six runs during its last at-bat for an 11-8 comeback win over Herrmann Jones Funeral Home Wednesday evening. McCook’s 14-and-Under Legion team erased a 5-0 deficit to lead 6-5. Dylan Cornwell delivered an awesome performance with three hits, three RBIs and two runs scored...
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Annual Community Pro-Am arrives at Hills this weekend
(Community Sports ~ 06/01/23)
McCOOK, Neb. - On Friday afternoon, dozens of area amateur golfers, as well as 19 pros from around the country, will descend on Heritage Hills Golf Course for a prestigious three-day tournament dubbed the Community Hospital Pro-Am. The event will begin Friday at 4 p.m. ...
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Rawlins thrower takes Kansas 2A state championship
(High School Sports ~ 06/01/23)
WICHITA, Kan. — The Rawlins County (Kan.) delivered a state championship and two runner-up finishes at last weekend’s Kansas 2A State Track-Field Meet. Coach Deone Horinek provided more details about his Buffaloes. “A year with great weather, zero delays of any kind. Kids performed very well...
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MNB Seniors unleash 7-0 deluge while downing Melons
(High School Sports ~ 06/01/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Let the wins start pouring in like wonderful cool crazy flash floods! The McCook National Bank Seniors made it two straight with their 7-3 home win over Gothenburg’s Melons Wednesday evening. A booming double from Bryson Gullion put the MNB storm clouds in motion with no Melon protection...
- Scott Malleck (Obituary ~ 06/01/23)
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