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Sen. Christensen's passed bills
(Column ~ 04/21/14)
Well, eight Legislative Sessions have come and gone since I've been writing these letters back home for District 44. In some ways, it has seemed quick and in some ways it has seemed long, but I have truly enjoyed the time serving District 44 in Lincoln. It has been an honor and a privilege to represent the great people of Southwest Nebraska, which I proudly call my home. Thank you!...
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Austin Wright
(Obituary ~ 04/21/14)
Austin Wright PALISADE, Nebraska -- Austin James Wright entered this world Aug. 25, 1995, to Angela (Gleason) and Quinton Wright in Grand Island, Nebraska. He attended Engleman Elementary and Shoemaker Elementary in Grand Island, McCook Public Schools in McCook, Nebraska, and Mid Plains Community College in North Platte, Nebraska...
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On the record
(Other Record ~ 04/21/14)
This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...
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Broz birthday
(Birthdays ~ 04/21/14)
90th birthday The family of Fran Broz of McCook, Nebraska, is hosting a reception/polka dance in honor of his 90th birthday April 22. He was born April 22, 1924, in Hayes County, Nebraska. His family includes son, Steve and wife, Cherri Broz, daughter, LouAnn; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. ...
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'Children of the World'
(Community News ~ 04/21/14)
High ability learners at McCook, Nebraska, Elementary School host their families and friends at their annual "Children of the World" presentation. Carsyn Craig, right, who portrayed "Ituko, Child of Greenland," explained a child's life in Greenland to Teresa Richards. Joylyn Rippen, bottom, and Madison Smith each presented "Asha, Child of the Himalayas."...
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First of a series: Why I'm running for sheriff
(Local News ~ 04/21/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A four-way race for the Red Willow County Sheriff's office, to be settled in less than a month, has left many voters still looking for differences between the seasoned law enforcement officers that have put their name in the election hat...
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Voters changing parties to vote for sheriff
(Local News ~ 04/21/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Approximately 35-40 Red Willow County voters have changed their party affiliation to Republican in recent weeks, according to the Red Willow County Clerk's Office, a shift likely related to the Republican only race for county sheriff. Four candidates are vying for the office of Red Willow County Sheriff and, since all are registered as a Republican, the race will be decided during May's Primary Election by a tally of Republican votes...
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Lot 'O Shakespeare on stage tonight
(Local News ~ 04/21/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- MCC is bringing a one-man, interactive Shakespearean performance to McCook's historic Fox Theater tonight at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Timothy Mooney presents "Lot O' Shakespeare" -- a one monologue from every Shakespeare play in this one-man show. It's part "Lotto" part Shakespeare. Audience members will even have the chance to win prizes...
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Lots of help
(Local News ~ 04/21/14)
McCook Police and ambulance personnel and Red Willow Western firefighters respond to a one-vehicle accident about 2:20 p.m., Easter Sunday, at the intersection of county roads 719 and 386, 21⁄2 miles north of the north end of McCook's East 11th Street. One occupant was taken to Community Hospital. More information will be released when the Nebraska State Patrol completes its investigation of the accident...
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Beacons for travelers
(Local News ~ 04/21/14)
Jerry Petersen, below left, and his wife, Anastasia, family and friends await the raising of the new 50-foot-tall, 9-ton cross on the "Jesus Saves" hill west of Cambridge, Nebraska, Good Friday evening. Jerry told those gathered at the base of the hill for the cross's dedication that he originally thought he'd put a bull up there, then he thought maybe a big red "N." Evidently, however, something told him to put those straight lines in a different direction, and he envisioned the cross. ...
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Finding common ground key to preserving Earth
(Editorial ~ 04/21/14)
Most baby boomers were raised with a certain reverence for science. Their parents had just witnessed the invention of the atomic bomb, and the boomers themselves marvels like man's first trip to the moon and technology that links individuals worldwide with handheld computing power -- smart phones -- that would have been the envy of scientists working on the Manhattan Project...
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Father Burlington and his child, McCook
(Column ~ 04/21/14)
Note: Harry Culbertson, a long-time railroad man in the early days of the last century wrote extensively about the railroad coming west in the 1880s and '90s and its effect on the development of McCook. Much of the material about the railroad in those early days in Marion McClelland's Master's Thesis book, "Early History of McCook, Nebraska" is taken from Mr. Culbertson's early works...
- Jurascals (Weekend Menu ~ 04/21/14)
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Marra Lee McBee
(Obituary ~ 04/21/14)
Marra Lee McBee Feb. 16, 1942 - April 19, 2014 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Marra Lee McBee, age 72, passed away April 19, 2014, at Community Hospital of McCook. Marra Lee was born in Imperial, Nebraska, to Lauren J. and Lucille (Eskew) McConnell on Feb. 16, 1942. She graduated from McCook High School in 1960...
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Charles Wayne Poore
(Obituary ~ 04/21/14)
Charles 'Wayne' Poore Nov. 23, 1923 - April 21, 2014 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Charles "Wayne" Poore, age 90, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Wayne was born on Nov. 23, 1923, to William Forrest and Mildred Devona (Modrell) Poore in Red Willow County, Nebraska. He graduated from McCook High School in 1941. He went on to McCook Junior College and the University of Colorado and later he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Scotland and France from 1944 to 1946...
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