Stories from Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Actually is wasn’t a formal contest but I was intrigued by Ronda Graf’s appetite for Fair Booth pie. I think that I sampled four different varieties of “homemade” pie at the Methodist Fair Booth. Due to family (Grannie Annie) constraints I never made it over to the Catholic Food Booth for a piece but I did send a grand son-in-law to check out the Catholic’s offering. ...

IMPERIAL, Neb. — The Imperial Horns are 3-0 at this week’s area tournament and can secure a Class C Seniors state tournament spot today against Valentine. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. CDT or 5 p.m. mountain time in Imperial. Imperial (17-9 record overall) will get a second title game if Valentine wins this first showdown...

McCOOK, Neb. — Forty-two McCook Community College student-athletes have been recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association for their efforts in the classroom. They were selected for one of three 2023-24 All-Academic teams. “The main goal we have here at McCook is to help our student-athletes better themselves through education. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The YMCA of McCook leaders announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Fall 4V4 Adult Volleyball League. The deadline to register for this league is Friday, August 30. The registration fee is $50 per team. There is an additional $5 fee per non-member payable at time of registration...

Nebraska offensive tackle Bryce Benhart was tabbed to the 2024 Outland Trophy Award Watch List on Tuesday. Benhart, a 6-foot-9, 315-pound senior from Lakeville, Minn., earns a spot on the watch list for the first time in his career after earning All-Big Ten honors from both the coaches and media in 2023...

Charles “Charlie” Schluckebier August 15, 1945 - July 21, 2024 IMPERIAL, Neb. - Charles “Charlie” B. Schluckebier, 78, passed away on July 21, 2024, in Imperial, Neb. He was born on August 15, 1945, in McCook, Neb., to Paul D and Rosalie B. (Baxter) Schluckebier. Charlie attended high school in Jackson, Mich., graduating with the class of 1964...

Mickey Alan Brunkhorst Jan. 10, 1948 - July 26, 2024 WAUNETA, Neb. - Mickey Alan Brunkhorst was born in Imperial, Neb., on Jan. 10, 1948, to Ansel and Delpha Brunkhorst. Mickey departed this life on July 26, 2024, at the age of 76. Mickey attended school in Wauneta, Neb., and graduated high school with the class of 1966. ...