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Storm damage
(Local News ~ 06/29/23)
The roof on a former store and restaurant on West Fifth collapsed in Thursday's early morning downpour in McCook. While damage in McCook was mostly small hail and wind that took down leaves and branches like the one behind Norris’ right shoulder, extensive damage was reported in places like Wilsonville where 81 mph gusts blew softball-sized hail into homes, outbuildings, vehicles and crops, as well as Dundy and Hitchcock counties with similar damage. ...
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McCook High alum taking talent from MCC to a 'U'
(College Sports ~ 06/29/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Katie Taylor, a freshman infielder on the McCook Community College softball team, is moving on to play at York University. “Mostly it has to do with my academics, because I took a lot of courses while I was in high school, and I’m about as far as I can get toward my degree and was looking at other options,” McCook High 2022 grad Taylor said...
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The call of the game
(Column ~ 06/29/23)
\INDIANOLA, Neb. - I mentioned in an earlier column that I try to refrain from yelling at referees. I actually have some friends that still ref and my kids reffed in their school days, so the story is that referees are NOT supposed to care who wins a game...
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Sharing our skills to make our community a better place
(Column ~ 06/29/23)
I must be honest. I write these columns just a few hours before the deadline because writing comes fairly easy to me. It is a skill I have had most of my life but it is still a skill I have worked to improve over time. On the other hand, the skills I don’t possess far outnumber the skills I do have...
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Gerald “Jerry” Edward Dallam
(Obituary ~ 06/29/23)
Gerald “Jerry” Edward Dallam Feb. 16, 1933 - June 26, 2023 TRENTON, Neb. - Gerald “Jerry” Edward Dallam, 90, of Trenton, Neb., passed away on June 26, 2023, at Kearney Regional. He was born to Daniel and Ida (Colling) Dallam on Feb. 16, 1933, in Table Rock, Neb...
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Yankee pitches 24th perfect-o in MLB history
(Community Sports ~ 06/29/23)
In the span of a few hours, New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán went from one of the worst stretches of his career to MLB history. The right-hander threw the 24th perfect game in MLB history in an 11-0 Yankees win Wednesday, sitting down the moribund Oakland Athletics 27 in a row at a sparsely attended Oakland Coliseum. It is the fourth perfect game in Yankees history, as Germán joins Don Larsen, David Wells and David Cone, giving the franchise the most among MLB teams...
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Michael James Green
(Obituary ~ 06/29/23)
Michael James Green McCOOK, Neb. - Michael James Green, of McCook, Neb., passed away at his home on June 26, 2023, at the age of 67. A full obituary and service details will be published upon family approval. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the Green Family...
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Imperial Seniors score wins over Holdrege and Bow
(Community Sports ~ 06/29/23)
HOLDREGE, Neb. — The Imperial Seniors rebounded from last week’s loss at McCook with weekend wins over Holdrege and Broken Bow. Imperial improved to 8-5 overall. The boys topped Holdrege, 12-11, on Sunday as Thomas Reeves homered and drove in two runs...
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McCook Football League drawing closer, deadline July 10
(Community Sports ~ 06/29/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Just a reminder the McCook Football League registrations are due on Monday, July 10, when player equipment will take place. The fee is $100 which includes equipment rental, mouthpiece, coaching and T-shirt. Practices kick off on Tuesday, July 11, and continue each weeknight from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. until games begin on Friday, July 21...
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Latest and best from three Heritage Hills Ladies weeks
(Community Sports ~ 06/29/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Top performers from the three most recent weeks of Heritage Ladies League golf competition. Tuesday Low scores on front nine Monica Wacker, Becky Loop, Taylor Ford and Cassidy Redl. Low scores on back nine Peg Dueland, Karlie Dueland, Sharon Bieber and Judy Haney...
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FCB Juniors double up Lex, but fall short at Holdrege
(Community Sports ~ 06/29/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Noah Mashek’s four hits and four runs led a McCook First Central Bank 16-8 hitting barrage over Lexington on Tuesday. Mashek tripled besides his three singles. Jaret Neben hammered two doubles and drove in three while Brody Anthony drilled another two-base hit...
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MNB Seniors stretch win streak to four entering Kearney tourney
(Community Sports ~ 06/29/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Yeah, the big blasts attract photographs and video but McCook’s National Bank Seniors are quietly showing what else wins ballgames. Take the 4-4 tie against Holdrege Wednesday evening. Trenton Raile pops a single into right field before Brody Graham scorches one sizzling double into left...
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McCook Volunteers ‘brochure’ seeking help in promoting opportunities
(Local News ~ 06/29/23)
McCOOK, Neb. - In an effort to connect individuals with meaningful volunteer opportunities in the community, McCook Volunteers is asking local organizations to be part of a webpage listing a wide variety of options for individuals looking to get involved. Organizations with volunteer needs can submit basic information in order to connect with passionate individuals on meaningful projects...
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PSC awards funding for three area broadband projects
(State News ~ 06/29/23)
LINCOLN, Neb. — Three Southwest Nebraska projects were among 65 grants totaling more than $61 million in Capital Projects Fund broadband improvements approved by the Nebraska Public Service Commission on Tuesday. They include $1,166,910 to Great Plains Communication in Hayes Center, $304,350 to Hartman telephone exchanges Inc. BWTelecom Long Distance Inc. for the village of Lebanon, and $504,900 to Pinpoint Communications Inc. for Edison...
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Mary “Nadean” Stoney
(Obituary ~ 06/29/23)
Mary “Nadean” Stoney COZAD, Neb. - Mary "Nadean" Stoney passed away in Cozad, Neb. on June 27, 2023, at the age of 92. A public visitation will be Fri., June 30, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home. Recitation of the rosary is to follow at 7 p.m...
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