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Ann Marie Fritz Brown
(Obituary ~ 09/26/16)
Ann Marie Fritz Brown Feb. 1, 1971 -- Sept. 21, 2016 McCOOK, Neb. --Ann Marie Brown, age 45, passed away at Kearney Good Samaritan Hospital on Sept. 21, 2016. She was born on Feb. 1, 1971, in Scottsbluff, Neb., and grew up in McCook. Ann graduated from McCook High School in 1989 and married Matthew Brown of Culbertson, Neb., on July 8, 1989. They had three children, Randy, Angela and Ryan...
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Wyatt Patrick Wendelin
(Obituary ~ 09/26/16)
Wyatt Patrick Wendelin May 16, 1980 - Sept. 22, 2016 LINDSBORG, Kan. -- Wyatt Patrick Wendelin entered this world on the morning of May 16, 1980 in Oberlin, Kansas. He was the third child of Patrick and Elvera (Carlson) Wendelin, following Heather Dawn (Wendelin) Wilson and Farah Leeanne (Wendelin) Erickson. Wyatt was baptized into the Christian faith on Father's Day, 1980, and was confirmed both in the Lutheran Church and the Herndon Covenant Church...
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Vilas Smith
(Obituary ~ 09/26/16)
Vilas Smith CHAMPION, Neb. -- Vilas Smith, 94, of rural Champion, died Thursday (Sept. 22, 2016), at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Longmont, Colo. Survivors include his wife, Betty of Champion; children, Lloyd Smith (Rhonda) of Champion, Marla Smith of Imperial, Neb., Merle Konken (Larry) of Hershey, Neb., Maxine Smith of Cheyenne, Wyo., step-children, Tom Shield (Judy) of Kearney, Neb., and Beverly Snyder (Pete) of Imperial; sister, Bonnie Schultz of Imperial; 10 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.. ...
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James "Jim" Gerald Winchell
(Obituary ~ 09/26/16)
James "Jim" Gerald Winchell Oct. 3, 1953 - Oct. 3, 1953 YORK, Neb. -- James "Jim" Gerald Winchell, age 62, of York, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in York. He was born Oct. 3, 1953, in North Platte, Neb., to Gerald and Eunice (Wiegert) Winchell. James and Debra Arterburn were united in marriage on Aug. 14, 1977, in McCook, Neb. This union was blessed with two children, Todd James and Sara Diane...
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Virginia G. (Dike) Schlichting
(Obituary ~ 09/26/16)
Virginia G. (Dike) Schlichting May 10, 1946 - Sept. 15, 2016 LINCOLN, Neb. -- Virginia G. (Dike) Schlichting, passed away at her home on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. She was born to George & Ruth (Davis) Dike in McCook, Neb., on May 10, 1946. Virginia is survived by her husband Marvin Schlichting of the home; five children: Mary Foster (Wichita, Kan.), Larry and Jackie Gardner (Eagle, Neb.), Kendra Wood (Anita, Iowa), Sharon Gardner (Lincoln), Anthony and Amanda Gardner, (Pilsen, Kan.); brothers, Larry and Linda Dike (Sherman, Texas) and Robert and Shirley Dike (McCook); 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.. ...
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Gwen McKenzie and McCook College
(Column ~ 09/26/16)
Note: In 2016, as McCook College celebrates its 90th year, we have looked at a number of outstanding leaders who have left their mark on our college. Today, we remember Gwen McKensie. Gwendolyn Jorgenson grew up in Sidney, Neb., the privileged daughter of one of Sidney's leading bankers / real estate agents...
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Will Americans hear real issues or will circus continue?
(Editorial ~ 09/26/16)
The chances of anyone "winning" tonight's presidential campaign are extremely thin, according to an AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll. At best, performances by Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will make most of their supporters feel less negative about their candidate...
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No. 1 Huskers complete weekend sweep with comeback
(College Sports ~ 09/26/16)
The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team displayed its championship character...
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Armstrong Jr. leads No. 20 Huskers past Northwestern 24-13
(College Sports ~ 09/26/16)
It looks as if No. 20 Nebraska's return to the Top 25 won't be a one-week affair...
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Peace and love
(Local News ~ 09/26/16)
AmFirst Bank goes "Back in Time" to the days of tie-die and flower power and "Peace, man" to win the large business award in McCook's annual Heritage Days parade Saturday morning. Going back on the "ode to the 1960's" float were AmFirst representatives Jim O'Dea and Charlotte Dunworth. ...
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Work to begin on highway in Indianola
(Local News ~ 09/26/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin Oct. 3 for the first phase of construction on the McCook to Indianola highway construction project, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads. This will consist of small amounts of grading, pavement patching on US-6 from McCook to Indianola and culvert work, including replacing the bridge at River Canyon with a five barrel concrete box culvert...
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'Remembering our Fallen' ceremony Tuesday
(Local News ~ 09/26/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The "Remembering Our Fallen" exhibit, sponsored by Bellevue University, will be presented in McCook Tuesday, Sept. 27, during a special Opening Ceremony at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel at 607 Norris Avenue. The ceremony, which will be at 6 p.m., will feature the dedication of the flag pole and monument; the presentation of colors; the National Anthem; invocation; welcome; special recognition of Sgt. ...
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School in running for recognition
(Local News ~ 09/26/16)
McCOOK, Neb. --McCook Elementary is in the running for a nationally recognized award from the U.S. Department of Education. Each year, the U. S. Department of Education through the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program seeks out and recognizes schools that produce outstanding results for all students, with McCook Elementary one of four schools nominated by the Nebraska Department of Education...
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Former McCook family honored as 'Angels in Adoption'
(Local News ~ 09/26/16)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) welcomed the Rowe family of Nebraska City to her Senate office. Jim and Rebecca Rowe who were recognized Wednesday as 2016 Angels in Adoption for Nebraska. They were nominated earlier this year by Senator Fischer in recognition of their outstanding work as foster parents...
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Defendant clarifies statement to judge
(Local News ~ 09/26/16)
TRENTON, Neb. -- The defendant who questioned Hitchcock County Court Judge Anne Paine in her courtroom in Trenton Sept. 14 called the Gazette Tuesday to clarify his query to the judge, and to air his doubt about the American legal system. Allen Dewane Anderson Jr., age 53, of Trenton, is charged with three felony drug charges, one of which is a Class 1B felony punishable by, at the max, life in prison. He remains in jail in Trenton...
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Flu shots available
(Local News ~ 09/26/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Flu shots are now available at Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD), according to Melissa Propp, RN at SWNPHD. "We added a new vaccine this year that is egg free, preservative free and antibiotic free. If you are allergic to eggs or had a reaction to a previous flu shot, this may be an option for you." If you have questions about flu vaccine, contact Melissa at 308-345-4223...
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Velma Ruth Joy
(Obituary ~ 09/26/16)
Velma Ruth Joy April 8, 1926 - Sept. 23, 2016 McCOOK, Neb. -- Velma Ruth Joy, age 90, of McCook, passed away at her home on Sept. 23, 2016. She was born on the family farm south of McCook on April 8, 1926, to Herman and Serena (Zimmerman) Messinger. Ruth graduated from McCook High School in 1943...
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