Stories from Friday, October 25, 2024

BENKELMAN, Neb. — The long trip from Boyd County to Benkelman was forgettable for Spartans who met Dundy County-Stratton Tigers on their arrival Thursday afternon. Powerhouse DC-S led 28-0 before one quarter was finished, 42-0 entering halftime and 62-16 to finish this D-1 state playoff opener...

The moment has arrived for McCook Public School patrons to make a pivotal decision: whether to approve a 30-year $43.5 million bond issue to build a new Junior High School and renovate the Senior High facilities. The proposal is not a decision made in haste but the result of over a decade of thorough study and analysis by the administration and the school board. ...

Jane Blume-McConville is celebrating her 90th birthday Nov. 1, 2024. She was married to Bernard Blume in 1950 and they had four children: Ronald, Steve, Lorie Crocker, and Tim. Following Bernards death, she was married to Charles McConville and gained another family of nine children, Amrita Burdick, Duane (Leah), Don (Pam), Diane Bieker, Kenny, Kevin (Kathy), Cheryl (Linegar), Larry, and Annette (Jim)...

Bradley Neil McMullen OMAHA, Neb. - Bradley (Brad) Neil McMullen, age 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at Omaha, Nebraska. He was born Feb. 22, 1961 in Norton, Kan. Viewing and visitation will be on Monday, October 28, from 5-7 p.m. ...

McCOOK Neb. — The McCook Gazette’s annual Halloween Parade is set to take place on Saturday, October 26, at 10 a.m. Kids will line up outside the Keystone Business Center dressed in costume and trick-or-treat the businesses on Norris.  This year’s parade is expected to draw even larger crowds as the McCook Humane Society and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) join forces to invite families to dress up their pets and bring them along. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Voters have one more opportunity to attend a public informational meeting and tour the Junior High School building on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. School leaders will discuss the proposed $43.5 million bond proposal to be decided in November...

BARTLEY, Neb. — Quarterback Houston Billeter completed 15 of 19 passes with three touchdowns in Southwest’s 31-6 victory over Paxton Thursday night. The Roughriders capped a 5-3 regular season as sophomore Deric Kelley caught seven for 107 yards including one score...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook YMCA Women’s Competitive and Recreational Leagues started this week. Pancake Posers went 2-0 in Recreational League while PSI Application swept both matches from Competitive League foes. All the results: Competitive PSI Application over Volley Llamas, 2-0...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Commissioners will data cabling for the extension office, a semi trailer for the county fair and prisoner boarding at Monday’s meeting, which opens at 9 a.m Teresa Thomas of the extension office is on the agenda at 9:30 a.m., Fair Manager Jiles Bowman at 9:45 and Sheriff Kevin Darling at 10 a.m....