- Ravens run wild, but Colts' defense secures MFL title (Community Sports ~ 08/01/23)
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Operation Discovery — College students uncover community strengths through Hometown Internships
(Column ~ 08/01/23)
Our Nebraska hometowns are a gift – maybe one we too often take for granted. A good friend of mine once told me that gifts don’t become gifts until they are given, received and appreciated. College students who participated in this summer’s Hometown Internships, a Nebraska Community Foundation program, took that message to heart this summer. This year, their assignment – “Operation Discovery” – focused on helping them uncover the magic of their communities through experiential learning...
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Royals complete 'puzzling' deal with high-powered Braves
(Community Sports ~ 08/01/23)
Nicky Lopez is amid an underwhelming season on the sticks for the Royals, batting just .210/.322/.280 over 187 plate appearances. However, it’s his glove, as well as his multi-positional utility, that the 28-year-old is best known for. He’s played at six positions in the field already this year, and has delivered exceptional glovework...
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How do they stand in Heritage Hills Men's League?
(Community Sports ~ 08/01/23)
The latest Heritage Hills Men’s Golf League standings as play continues this week. Men’s A League Samway Furniture/ Michaelis Chiro. 83 Kohl Auto Parts 78 Coppermill/Loop Brewing Company 77 High Test Ag 74.5 Studio 205 72.5 Edward Jones-...
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Nemesis Malcolm stops Imperial Seniors at state, survival game today
(Community Sports ~ 08/01/23)
RUSHVILLE, Neb. — Malcolm’s becoming an all-too-familiar nemesis for Imperial Legion baseball teams at Class C state tourneys. On Monday, Malcolm dealt the Horns their first defeat in three games with an 8-5 comeback win. Imperial (17-7 record) now must play Dannebrog-Cairo-Boelus to remain in the ‘C’ state title chase...
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MFL champion lineups of Commanders and Colts
(Community Sports ~ 08/01/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Who would predict the Commanders and Colts to be super football teams in 2023? These two teams ruled the McCook Football League this season, and here are complete rosters with coaches for both champions. Fifth-Sixth Grade COMMANDERS Players: Bryce Estrada, Christian Mortensen, Barrett Frecks, Beau Bednar, Reiman White, Creighton Frecks, Myles Nelms, Spencer Weiss, Chandler Berry, Scott Linden, Stefan Seybold, Reid Kehler, Gunner Cox, Armando Enriquez, Ryker Stensvad, Partch Barrett, Wesley Musgrave and Brody Springer.. ...
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The McCook Football League leaders in 2023
(Community Sports ~ 08/01/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — All the top team and offensive performances during the 2023 McCook Football League season which finished Friday. Final Standings Fifth-sixth grade: 1. Commanders 3-0, Cowboys 201, Rans 1-2, Eagles 0-3. Seventh-eighth grade: 1. Colts 2-1, Ravens 2-1, 3. Raiders 2-1, Chiefs 0-3...
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Retired life in a small town
(Column ~ 08/01/23)
“Mom these green beans are delicious! I can see why ‘Papa’ got a purple ribbon for them at the Fair.” So spoke my great-grandson as he was eating freshly picked green beans from my garden this year. Wisdom from the mouth of babes; spoken by an eight-year-old!...
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Sign the petition to put LB753 on the ballot
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/01/23)
Dear Editor, Public school teachers including those who are members of the Nebraska State Education Association do put kids first – ALL kids. Many teachers use their own money to supplement classroom budgets to ensure that all students have the necessary supplies and equipment to succeed...
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Commissioners struggle to avoid 'pink postcard' mailing
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — County officials are struggling with the effort to bring a couple of departments up to speed while avoiding the need to mail out the dreaded “pink postcards” required for hearings for a budget increase of more than 2 percent. All employers are feeling the inflationary pinch when it comes to hiring staff, but none more so than those in the medical field...
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Lorraine Estella Real
(Obituary ~ 08/01/23)
Lorraine Estella Real Feb. 21, 1931 - July 29, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Lorraine Estella Real, age 92, of McCook, passed away July 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. Lorraine was born Feb. 21, 1931, in Stratton, Neb. to Floyd and Nellie (Ovenden) League. She was the fifth out of ten kids. She grew up in Stratton, and attended Stratton High School where she graduated with the Class of 1949...
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Eldon D. Johnson
(Obituary ~ 08/01/23)
Eldon D. Johnson Dec. 26, 1948 -July 30, 2023 MINDEN, Neb. - Eldon D. Johnson, 74, of Minden, went to be with the Lord on Sun., July 30, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society – St. Johns in Kearney. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Fri., Aug. ...
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Quilt of Valor presented to Raymond Kelley
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
McCOOK, Neb. - Honored Veteran Raymond Kelley, Captain, United States Air Force, was presented a Quilt of Valor for his service to our nation in a ceremony at Kinship Pointe, McCook, Neb. on July 16, 2023. Valarie Geisert of Ogallala, representing the Panhandle Blocks Quilts of Valor group, was on hand to make the presentation...
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FBI offering $10K reward for information on missing SW Nebraska woman
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
OMAHA, Neb. — The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information regarding a Southwest Nebraska woman who has been missing since 2019. Sunny Sramek left from Trenton on April 20, 2019, allegedly for a trip to Omaha with a male individual in a 2004 white Ford Explorer bearing Iowa license plate HGJ341. She was wearing denim shorts and a black tank top, and also had a pair of jeans and a hoodie...
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Besler Industries celebrates 50th anniversary
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
Dozens of area residents showed up to the Besler Industries manufacturing plant west of Cambridge Friday morning to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. A large amount of equipment, including a robotic welder, as displayed by Dwayne Hammond, above left, was on display for those that participated in the open house. Visitors were treated to a meal outside the plant, top, where Randy Besler is shown flippin’ patties, above right...
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Rodeo Royalty
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
Red Willow County Rodeo Princess Paisley Poppert of Trenton, from left, Queen Jayda From of Bridgeport and Junior Queen Maysen Marritt of Wellfleet were crowned at the rodeo Saturday night. Jayda is pictured with the saddle she won sponsored by Wagner Ford. ...
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