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West All-Stars outscore East in CSO
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Cambridge CSO All-Star boy’s game saw the West erupt for 57 second-half points to pull away from the East All-Stars, 97-84, Friday evening. Ogallala’s Dillon Higgins and and Wauneta-Palisade’s Greg Gaston led the way with 18 and 17 points, respectively, while McCook’s Kyle Geisler added 10...
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CSO All-Stars run smooth in McCook
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/17)
McCOOK, Neb. -- A change in venue didn’t keep the 2017 Cambridge Community School Organization (CSO) all-star basketball games from offering a good experience for players and fans. On the court, the West proved best in both contests. The girls prevailed 67-65 while the boys won 97-84...
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McCook seniors stretch shutout string to five games
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/17)
HOLDREGE, Neb. — A feeling of being stranded filled the holiday weekend for anyone running bases against McCook National Bank’s seniors...
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Remembering heroes
(Editorial ~ 05/30/17)
Our thanks to everyone who turned out for Memorial Day observances, especially Sgt. Maj. Dean Reicks, featured speaker at McCook’s event. Reicks’ words Monday drove home the message that the day honors living, breathing — mostly young — people who gave up their hopes, dreams and future for our freedom...
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A couple of car stories, and a 50th anniversary
(Column ~ 05/30/17)
A good friend sent me the following heartwarming story: “She hurried to the pharmacy to get medication, got back to her car and found that she had locked her keys inside. The woman found an old rusty coat hanger left on the ground. She looked at it and said, "I don't know how to use this." She bowed her head and asked God to send her some HELP...
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Bison alum finishes season at nationals
(College Sports ~ 05/30/17)
AUSTIN, Tex. -- McCook Bison alum Molly Sughroue competed over the weekend at the NCAA west preliminary round of the Division I outdoor championship track and field meet in Austin, Tex...
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McCook native finishes runner-up at national tournament
(College Sports ~ 05/30/17)
MESA, Ariz. -- McCook native Noah Hofman closed out his 2017 season with a second-place finish at the national junior college men’s golf championship at Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, Ariz...
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Evelyn Taylor Tackels
(Obituary ~ 05/30/17)
Evelyn Taylor Tackels Jan. 22, 1922 - Feb. 7, 2017 HEMET, Calif. — Evelyn Taylor Tackels, 95, passed away Feb. 7, 2017, in Hemet. Evelyn Maria Axelson was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Oslo, Norway, to Amanda and Carl Axelson (a native of Stockholm, Sweden). ...
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Norvin James Northrup
(Obituary ~ 05/30/17)
Norvin James Northrup Feb. 19, 1928 - May 19, 2017 ST. FRANCIS, Kan. — Norvin James Northrup, 89, died May 19, 2017, at St. Francis. He was born Feb. 19, 1928, in Cheyenne County, Kan. He married Donna Brown on, May 23, 1948. He was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Donna; three children, six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchilden and two great-great-grandchildren...
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Grace L. Reeves
(Obituary ~ 05/30/17)
Grace L. Reeves Oct. 25, 1914 - May 25, 2017 NORTON,Kan. — Grace L. Reeves, 102, died Thursday (May 25, 2017), at the Andbe Home in Norton. She was born Oct. 25, 1914, in Norcatur to Ora Gem and Nellie May (Dowling) Bell. She grew up in Norcatur and attended Norcatur High School and Decatur County High School. She married Leroy Eldon Eckhart and after his death, Neil Walter Reeves. She was a homemaker...
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Granta M. Wach
(Obituary ~ 05/30/17)
Granta M. Wach Jan. 19, 1924 - May 29, 2017 HAYES CENTER, Neb. — Granta Merle (Christensen) Wach of Hayes Center, entered into her heavenly home at the age of 93 on Monday, May 29, 2017, at Sunrise Heights in Wauneta, Neb. Granta, affectionately known as "Doll," was born on Jan. ...
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Children's Mobile Museum to visit McCook Jone 8-9
(Local News ~ 05/30/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Children’s Mobile Museum will be in McCook June 8-9 for Nebraska’s 150th birthday as well as McCook’s 130th. It will be in the newly refurbished city parking lot, East First and D in McCook. It will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 9...
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Old Glory Days
(Local News ~ 05/30/17)
Marvin Henry on his ‘52 John Deere crawler and Brady Henderson on a 1937 Allis Chalmers tractor smile from Maywood’s annual “Old Glory Days” parade Saturday. Wayne Sellers held “Old Glory” high during the playing of “The National Anthem” by the Maywood High School band. ...
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Cross-connection survey due Thursday
(Local News ~ 05/30/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — Earlier this month McCook utility bills were mailed with a self-addressed prepaid postage envelope and a short cross-connection survey city leaders hope to receive back from all water customers. The surveys are due back to the city by this Thursday, June 1...
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Records remain for CSO All-Star Games
(High School Sports ~ 05/30/17)
Some impressive records remain after the 33rd annual Cambridge CSO All-Star Basketball Games Friday night played at McCook High School. Cambridge legend Christina Houghtelling still owns the single-game girls’ scoring record of 32 points in 2003. Houghtelling moved to on All-American volleyball player at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln...
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McCook Juniors rule the road
(Community Sports ~ 05/30/17)
HOLDREGE, Neb. — McCook’s Juniors made their two first wins this season memorable at Gothenburg and Holdrege last weekend. The Juniors first proved they could win a tough, tight 3-1 game at Gothenburg Friday evening. McCook (2-2 record) overcame five errors thanks to Seth Dugger pitching seven strong innings and permitting only four G-Burg its...
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