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Michelle's Tri honors triathlete's life, promotes personal enrichment
(Community Sports ~ 06/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Saturday morning in McCook will have the feel of something special...
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Stand proud and cheer loud
(Column ~ 06/22/17)
Ya know what makes sports so great? The big moments! The last-second buzzer shot at the end of the basketball game to win it, the interception with a 90-yard return for a touchdown, or the come from behind lap to barely win the race by a nose at the finish line...
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Peyton Grant Fife
(Obituary ~ 06/22/17)
Peyton Grant Fife Feb. 22, 2007 - June 20, 2017 OBERLIN, Kan. —Peyton Grant Fife, 10, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in McCook. He was born Feb. 22, 2007, in McCook to Josh Sutherland and Chantelle Beneda. He had just finished fourth grade. He was preceded in death by his father, Josh Sutherland, and great-grandfathers, Derry Bishop and Val Beneda...
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Big Give McCook returns Nov. 9
(Local News ~ 06/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — After a successful first year, Big Give McCook will return this fall on Thursday, Nov. 9. But there are a few changes planned for the 2017 Big Give McCook. The biggest difference will be the number of organizations involved in the one-day fund-raiser...
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City gets help from commercial users as water watch continues
(Local News ~ 06/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — A “Water Watch” initiated by the McCook Water Department earlier this week is still in effect and officials are asking commercial users to similarly coordinate outdoor irrigation. “Due to the continuation of extreme heat and high water usage, the City of McCook is requesting residential customers and small business customers refrain from using outside water between the hours of 12 p.m. ...
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever case reported in SW Nebraska
(Local News ~ 06/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever has been confirmed in the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department district which includes: Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins and Red Willow counties. “Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick,” shares Melissa Propp, SWNPHD Public Health Nurse. ...
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Nurse joins Southwest Nebraska Health Department
(Local News ~ 06/22/17)
Imperial, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) announces the hiring of Crystal Bright, LPN who will be based at the Imperial Office. “Crystal brings excellent skills that will make her a valuable team member,” explains Myra Stoney, Director SWNPHD. “She will be the program director for the Health Hub and Minority Health Initiative programs. Crystal will conduct health screenings through finger pricks, give flu shots and provide education on numerous topics.”...
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New system requires few miles for Pantry volunteers
(Local News ~ 06/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — A change in the food source for the McCook Pantry will eliminate the need for volunteers to drive to a food bank in Kearney for groceries. Fran Allacher, Pantry volunteer and secretary, said that the Food Bank for the Heartland, based in Omaha, will begin delivering food to community pantries across the state once each Pantry’s application is approved. ...
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State Patrol releases name of Oberlin boy killed in bicycle/pickup truck collision
(Local News ~ 06/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol has released the name of the young boy killed in a bicycle-pickup accident near McCook Tuesday afternoon. Ten-year-old Peyton Grant Fife, of Oberlin, died after his bicycle and a pickup collided on Federal Avenue about 1:20 p.m., Tuesday...
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How hot was it?
(Local News ~ 06/22/17)
McCook tied a record high of 106ºF Wednesday, but it was hotter than that inside Gazette delivery driver Jim Barger’s parked personal car, hot enough to melt a box of toothpicks, in fact. Gazette staff reminds everying to be sure not to leave pets or children in closed cars, even for a minute, during such hot spells...
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Be a good neighbor as you celebrate Independence Day
(Editorial ~ 06/22/17)
Americans traditionally celebrate their independence from England with Fourth of July fireworks, but we’ve also struggled with balancing that tradition with public safety and other considerations. A Nebraska company thinks some Iowa cities have gone too far. ...
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MNB is 'money' in sweep of Lex
(Community Sports ~ 06/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — The final pop fly landed in Clayton Stevens’ glove to punctuate what was obvious with his first pitch Wednesday: McCook National Bank Seniors own first place, and no way was Lexington was taking the league lead away even on a 106-degree day...
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O'Brien Electric Royals avoid upset jolt
(Community Sports ~ 06/22/17)
FELLING FIELD — Despite allowing four runs in the third inning, the unbeaten O’Brien Electric Royals defeated the H & H Installation Mets 6-4 on Wednesday in Game 3 of the Majors Division tournament. The Mets’ big inning was ignited with RBI-singles from Garrett Kaps and Ashton Parker-Johnson...
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Heritage Hills ladies and men's golf
(Community Sports ~ 06/22/17)
The Heritage Hills Ladies League “Game of The Night” was a Play Back 9-Hate Em (take par on two worst holes) Tuesday evening. Low scores: Karlie Dueland, Peg Dueland, Liz Knedlik and Kim Odea with 36. Flag prize winners Hole No. 16, closest to pin: Susie Townsley...
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Cooling off during a record high
(Local News ~ 06/22/17)
The City of McCook Swimming Pool was a popular venue Wednesday as temperatures rose to a record high of 106 degrees, tying the mark originally set in 1974. The record low for the day was 46 degrees, set in 1973 and tied in 2001. Forecasters are predicting cooler temps in the days to come, with overcast and a high of 77 degrees forecasted through Sunday. Mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s are anticipated to return Monday...
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Hughes vows to push for tax balance
(Local News ~ 06/22/17)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Taxing farmers on a per acres basis without regard to profitability is no different than taxing a downtown business based on the number of customers that walk through their door, while disregarding whether or not a purchase is made, at least according to one state official...
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