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Bishop, Higgins married
(Wedding ~ 02/26/16)
KEARNEY, Neb. -- Terra Bishop of Hayes Center, Nebraska and Cameron Higgins of Amherst, Nebraska, were united in marriage Sept. 12, 2015, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney with the Rev. Joe Hannappel officiating. Parents of the bride are Gregg and Jeanne Bishop of Hayes Center. Grandparents are Jack and Shirley Bishop of Culbertson, Nebraska, and the late Vincent and Margaret Broz...
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Bishop, Higgins wedding
(Wedding ~ 02/26/16)
KEARNEY, Neb. -- Terra Bishop of Hayes Center, Nebraska and Cameron Higgins of Amherst, Nebraska, were united in marriage Sept. 12, 2015, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney with the Rev. Joe Hannappel officiating. Parents of the bride are Gregg and Jeanne Bishop of Hayes Center. Grandparents are Jack and Shirley Bishop of Culbertson, Nebraska, and the late Vincent and Margaret Broz...
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Hiatt, Koch engagement
(Engagement ~ 02/26/16)
Hiatt, Koch Kirstie Hiatt and Ross Koch of Lexington, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride- to-be are Dennis and Karen Hiatt of McCook, Nebraska. Grandparents are Dennis and Dixie Kofler of McCook, Betty Hiatt of McCook and the late Leon Hiatt, William Schenck of McCook and the late Mary Schenck...
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Wilcox anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 02/26/16)
65th anniversary The family of Dale and Phyllis Wilcox of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple's 65th wedding anniversary Friday, March 4. They were married at McCook Memorial United Methodist Church in 1951. Dale was born in McCook on May 26, 1932, and Phyllis in Palisade on April 26, 1932. ...
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Larington, Loomis engagement
(Engagement ~ 02/26/16)
Larington, Loomis Sara Nicole Larington of McCook, Nebraska, and Jack Arnold Loomis II of Hayes Center, Nebraska, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the bride- to-be are Dan and Michelle Larington of McCook. Grandparentsare Cliff and Diane Randel of Indianola, Nebraska, the late Eileen Randel, Loren Larington of McCook, and Iva Kallhoff of Arizona...
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Lodging inventory growing 54%
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Hotel developers are advancing plans to invest more than $13 million in McCook in the coming months. The new construction will result in an unprecedented increase in Red Willow County's lodging capacity occurring in just a matter of months...
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Former Grant chef to compete on Food Network's 'Chopped'
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
GRANT, Neb. -- A chef who cooked for a restaurant in Grant will compete in the March 1, 8 p.m. episode of "Chopped" on the Food Network. The Imperial Republican and Grant Tribune-Sentinel newspapers report that JR Tiger, now of Harrisburg, Pa., is one of four contestants who will be asked to prepare menu items with the ingredients in "Mystery Baskets." The two final contestants compete for $10,000...
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Hillcrest financials on county agenda
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The Red Willow County board of commissioners will discuss Hillcrest Nursing Home financial issues at a regular meeting Monday. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the commissioners room at the courthouse. The Hillcrest discussion is at 9:30 a.m. The nursing home is owned by the county, but generally operates on income from residents...
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Noon meeting Monday on liquor license
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook City Council is coordinating a special meeting at noon on Monday to consider an application for a special liquor license from Schmick's Market. The local grocer intends to serve alcohol at Kiplinger Arena from 4 p.m. to midnight during a rodeo on March 18...
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Ribbon cutting set
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the new home of Weathercraft Roofing with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 10. The business is located at 512 Airport Road in McCook.
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Life's a beach
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
Wood-carving and chain-saw artist Kevin Gerih of Culbertson, left, delivers a hand-carved anchor to Shawn and Sandra Banjoff in McCook. The Banjoffs' home, at 802 W. Fourth, is well-known for its holiday decorations, and in between holidays, its seasonal themes. Sandra said Wednesday she can't wait until the threat of snow is over so she can bring out the "beachy" decorations to complement her sea turtle and the anchor -- and the life-size mermaid they requested from Kevin...
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Before and after
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
BDK Salon hair stylist Aimee Hazlitt cuts her uncle Wayne Needham's long curls into 8-inch ponytails to donate them to the nonprofit organization "Children with Hair Loss" of South Rockwood, Mich. CWHL customizes and donates about 300 wigs a year to children suffering the side-effects of cancer treatment or with diseases and disorders that cause hair loss. ...
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Confederate Railroad tickets on sale now
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
McCook, Neb. -- Tickets are now on sale for the April 2 Confederate Railroad concert in McCook at the historic Fox Theatre. Only $40 each in advance, the tickets can be purchased at McCook National Bank, Garrison's - McCook Lettering, Hershberger's Music and Community Hospital Health Foundation located at 711 East 11th Street, Suite B. Tickets at the door will be $45 each...
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Donation to the shelter
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
First Central Bank donates $440 to the McCook Humane Society to celebrate Feb. 20 as "National Love Your Pet Day." The First Central Bank Social Media Committee coordinated the fund-raiser, asking people on Facebook to post pictures of their pets on the First Central Bank Facebook page; for every photo shared, the bank would donate $1 to the McCook Humane Society. ...
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Local man sought in statewide drug bust
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- A McCook man is sought in connection with recent drug busts across the state, which law enforcement is hailing as one of the largest drug busts in Nebraska history. The man, 37-year-old Brian Titman, is listed among several fugitives sought in connection with federal indictments of sixty people involved in a methamphetamine conspiracy in Nebraska and Northeastern Colorado...
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May 'pit bulls' really aren't, according to study
(Editorial ~ 02/26/16)
It's all too common a story. A pit bull attacks someone, maiming or even killing them, and has to be put down. The breed has such a bad reputation that some municipalities have banned the breed -- It is illegal in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to own or keep "American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers" or "any other dog that substantially conforms to any of these breeds' characteristics" according to Miami-Dade County Animal Services...
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The risk of dietary supplements
(Column ~ 02/26/16)
It's estimated there are over 85,000 different products being marketed and sold as a dietary supplement in the United States today. From vitamins, to energy boosters to workout aids, they're sold in stores all over the country. And because they have attractive packaging, are sold in reputable stores and look like prescription drugs, we buy them; at our own risk and sometimes at great risk...
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What is milk glass and how valuable is it?
(Column ~ 02/26/16)
Recently I have been quizzed about Milk Glass: What is Milk Glass? How is it made? How old is Milk Glass? First of all, the term "Milk Glass" is a fairly new appellation. The original descriptive term for this type of glassware was "Opaque Glass" or, in some cases, "Opal or Opaline Glass." Milk Glass, as it is commonly referred to today, (obviously because of it similarity to the color of milk) originally was made in Venice in the 16th Century, where much of our modern glassware was developed. ...
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McCook YMCA hiring lifeguards
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook, YMCA is accepting applications for Summer Lifeguards. Hours include mornings, afternoons and some evenings. Most Saturdays off, and Sundays fff. Stop in at the YMCA for an application. Not certified? The YMCA is offering Lifeguard classes...
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McCook YMCA offering recreational swim times
(Local News ~ 02/26/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Afternoon recreational swim is back at the YMCA. Swim times are as follows for next week. Monday 4 - 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 4 - 5 pm and 7 - 8:30 p.m., Wed 4- 5 p.m., Friday 4 - 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 - 8:30. Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4 p.m...
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