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Cleaning up our property just part of being a good neighbor
(Editorial ~ 05/07/08)
Kudos to city officials for forming the new Problem Resolution Team to deal with properties that aren't up to snuff. Trashy or deteriorating properties are an eyesore or even health hazard any time of year, but never more than the outdoor season. The new city team takes a look at properties that are falling into disrepair, uninhabitable or hazardous under state and city ordinances...
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Med Valley golfers take Cattle Trail Tournament title
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/08)
CURTIS -- Several Southwest Nebraska high school golf teams competed in the Cattle Trail Golf Tournament Tuesday in Curtis at Arrowhead Meadows golf course. Medicine Valley High School won the tournament with four golfers finishing in the top 15. Jeff Gleisberg took fourth in the individual standings with a score of 87 and Trey Hildebrandt took seventh with a 92. Tommy Schroeder rounded out the top ten with a 97 and Nolan Hammond followed in 12th with a 97...
- McCook's McKenna headed to nationals (College Sports ~ 05/07/08)
- First turkey (Community Sports ~ 05/07/08)
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Bowman anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/07/08)
The family of Rod and Angie Bowman of Trenton is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple's 40th wedding anniversary. They were married May 11, 1968. Children of the couple are Kyle and Nancy Nichols of Culbertson, Robert Bowman of California, Pam Magley of Oregon and the late Bonnie Bowman. They have five grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach the couple at 36473 Rd 707, Trenton NE 69044...
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Stritt birthday
(Births ~ 05/07/08)
The family of Mary Ann Stritt of Indianola is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday. She was born May 11, 1928, in McCook. Her children are Dale Stritt, Lloyd and Mary Ogorzolka and Phil and Janice Bamesberger, all of Indianola, Joan Quelle of York, Ted and Donna Kraszewski of Los Angeles, Calif., Pat and Ivy Stritt of Bartley, Jerry Stritt of Hays, Kan., and Barry and Gloria Kohl of McCook. ...
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Possible twister
(Local News ~ 05/07/08)
A possible tornado touches down Tuesday night, below what may be a funnel cloud in the upper right portion of the photo. The threatening clouds produced the eerie sight north of McCook around 7 p.m., traveling east across the northwestern part of Red Willow County for several minutes before disappearing. ...
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McCook man leads cops on high-speed chase
(Local News ~ 05/07/08)
A McCook man led law enforcement on a high-speed chase through the city Tuesday afternoon before he was finally stopped. Red Willow County Chief Deputy Alan Kotschwar was leaving a training session at the Heritage Senior Center when he noticed a vehicle speeding north 60-70 mph hours on West First. The alleged driver, Dustin Stuck, 25, of McCook, continued through stop signs as Kotschwar pursued the vehicle...
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Ex-Indianola man jailed on chase charges
(Local News ~ 05/07/08)
INDIANOLA -- A wild run through the hills southwest of McCook Sunday night led to a court appearance Tuesday and a stay in jail for a former Indianola man. Joseph D. Sitzman, age unavailable, pleaded not guilty to charges of operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest and driving while intoxicated (first offense) during his hearing Tuesday before Red Willow County Judge Anne Paine...
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Our penchant for evil
(Editorial ~ 05/07/08)
Witnessing or reading about some despicable act -- a horror committed against an innocent child or a cruelty against a dumb animal -- the cry inevitably goes out, "I could never do something like that!" This is perhaps our culture's most dangerous deception. Because, given the right set of circumstances, yes, you could. Any of us could...
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