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New ownership, fresh start at McCook paint store
New ownership, fresh start at McCook paint store
Stacie Sandall
McCOOK, Neb. -- Trent Jollensten is a well-rounded guy. He's worked in tar and asphalt, heating and air conditioning, concrete and pivots. He's been employed as a general manager for Fastenal and a territory account manager for Hillman Group. He's also been a finance manager and a salesman at a car dealership. ...
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    Longnecker Jewelry celebrates 30 years , launches exclusive Leslie & Co. Jewelry Brand (5/1/26)1
    McCOOK, Neb. — Longnecker Jewelry is marking its 30th anniversary in April 2026, celebrating a business that has grown from a one-man operation into a regional leader in fine jewelry across southwest...
  • City manager responds to reader’s concerns (5/1/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. - In the April 29 edition of the McCook Gazette, a reader’s letter raised questions about the city’s decision to name the new sports complex after a single fallen service member and its...
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    New ownership, fresh start at McCook paint store (5/1/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Trent Jollensten is a well-rounded guy. He’s worked in tar and asphalt, heating and air conditioning, concrete and pivots. He’s been employed as a general manager for Fastenal and a...
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    Showcase features High Ability Learners (4/30/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. - McCook Public Schools hosted its annual HAL (High Ability Learners) showcase Wednesday evening in the Junior High School cafeteria. The showcase gave teachers and students an...
  • County tests voting machines ahead of primary (4/30/26)1
  • New pastor enjoying small town life (4/28/26)
  • Cash, contributions shape primary field (4/28/26)
  • McCook partners with UNMC Nursing Program (4/24/26)
  • Chamber introduces new branding project (4/24/26)
  • McCook School Board accepts superintendent’s resignation (4/23/26)
  • Bartley native pens Amazon best seller (4/23/26)
  • 'Moving along fairly fast' (4/21/26)
  • District 38 hopefuls focus on economy, spending (4/21/26)
  • McCook Rotary to establish arboretum in Kelley Park (4/21/26)
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    Bison alum's grand slam sparks MCC Region title clincher
    Cook Community College softball team wrapped up the Region IX regular season championship Thursday with a doubleheader sweep over North Platte Community College. MCC won 11-0 and 12-3, both games decided by the eight-run rule in five innings. “Getting these games has been challenging with the weather, but I’m glad we were able to,” said MCC Coach Mike Mendenhall. “I appreciate north Platte being flexible as well.”...
  • McCook, St. Pat's heat up home junior high invite (5/1/26)
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    Hazel Loomis (4/28/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Hazel Loomis, formerly of Hayes Center and a longtime resident of McCook, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026...
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    Helen "Jean" Wilcox (4/28/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Helen “Jean” Wilcox was born on September 11, 1925, in Helvey, Neb., to Ruby A. (Dallas) and Lawrence L. Matzke. She returned to her heavenly home on April 27, 2026, surrounded by her...
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    Benjamin Clark McMinn (4/28/26)
    HAMLET, Neb. — Benjamin Clark McMinn passed away on December 30, 2025...
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    60th Anniversary (4/30/26)
    The family of Eugene and Shirley Axtell of Danbury, Nebraska,...
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    DANBURY, Neb. — The family of Dale and Roberta Blake, Danbury, is hosting a card shower...
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    McCOOK, Neb. — The family of Neva Korell is hosting a party and card shower in celebration of Ms. Korell’s 90th birthday...
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    Charlotte Hall (4/28/26)
    CULBERTSON, Neb. — Charlotte Ann Hall, age 75, passed away in her home in Culbertson, Neb., on April 26, 2026...
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    Cooper Wendland (4/28/26)
    HOLDREGE, Neb. — Cooper Lynn Wendland, age 21, of Arapahoe, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 19, 2026...
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    Peggy Klocke (4/28/26)
    NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Peggy Klocke, age 67, of North Platte, Neb., passed away on April 26, 2026...
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  • Editorial: The rise of election month (5/1/26)1
    Mike O'Dell
    Who among us is old enough to remember what we once called “election day?” Think back. It may take some effort, but there was a time when we all went out and voted on the same day, and it almost had...
  • Editorial: A toast, a joke, and a shared history (4/30/26)1
    Mike O'Dell
    While much of the country is still talking about the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, I had the good fortune to stumble upon Tuesday night’s live broadcast of King Charles...
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