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Bison steam past Dusters
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/17)
McCOOK, Neb. - Homecoming distractions? Haha, the McCook Bison would never let such an excuse come into play on a Friday night at Weiland Field. The Bison started fast, never punted before halftime and built a 28-0 lead while stampeding past Holdrege, 35-6...
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Bison runners medal at B-4, qualify for State Meet
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/17)
OGALLALA, Neb. -- McCook had three state qualifiers at Thursday’s B-4 District Meet at West Winds Golf Course in Ogallala...
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Bison rackets end season on Day 2 of State Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/17)
LINCOLN, Neb. -- The McCook boys tennis team ended its season on Day 2 of the Class B State Tennis Championships held at the Woods Tennis Center in Lincoln...
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Gail Wesley Probasco
(Obituary ~ 10/13/17)
Gail Wesley Probasco June 14, 1924 - Oct. 12, 2017 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. —Gail Wesley Probasco, age 93, formerly of Bartley, Neb., passed away at the Cambridge Manor on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. He was born June 14, 1924, at Indianola, Neb., to Daniel Gail and Nellie May (Webb) Probasco...
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LaVonne Elaine Carter
(Obituary ~ 10/13/17)
LaVonne Elaine Carter Jan. 3, 1933 - Sept. 19, 2017 SPOKANE, Wash. — LaVonne Elaine Carter went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at 6:02 a.m. in Spokane. She entered heaven as the rain, thunder, lightening and hail stormed down...
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Varilek, Heuler wedding
(Wedding ~ 10/13/17)
MURRYSVILLE, PA. — Benjamin Varilek and Julieann Heuler exchanged wedding vows on Aug. 5, 2017, at Mother of Sorrows Church in Murrysville. Parents of the bride are Joseph and JoAnn Heuler of Apollo, Pa. Grandparents of the bride are Julie Pitcavage of Edgeworth, Pa., the late Dr. James Pitcavage and Gerard and Betty Heuler of Ambridge, Pa...
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Judd anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/13/17)
50th anniversary Please join Rick and Nancy (Carbaugh) Judd as they celebrate 50 years of marriage at an open house on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, from 2-6 p.m. at the 4-H building in Auburn, Neb., on the Nemaha County fairgrounds. Serving as hosts are their children, Shane and Cammi, Derek and Kris, Lana and Pat, Tory and Jennifer, as well as Kathy and Dan Glazebrook. ...
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Past Halloween shenanigans
(Column ~ 10/13/17)
Before I delve into the pranks and parties of Halloween’s past, or All Saints Day as it used to be known, I must do a “shout out” to the McCook/Red Willow County Visitors Bureau for their continued support of all things good going on in our wonderful SW Nebraska communities. ...
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Make it with Maple
(Weekend Menu ~ 10/13/17)
Autumn is the perfect time to fall in love with maple syrup. The caramelized flavor of syrup pairs well with other fall flavors, like apples, cinnamon and pumpkin. From spiced syrups to game-day dips, McCormick Executive Chef Kevan Vetter has tasty ideas for incorporating this fall flavor in dishes throughout the day:...
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'Treating for the Pantry' set for Oct. 25-Nov. 1
(Local News ~ 10/13/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook area youth groups and church family will join to gather items to help stock the McCook Pantry by going d00r-to-door throughout the community. Residents can expect costumed kids to call at their homes on behalf of the Pantry any evening from Wednesday, Oct. 25 through Wednesday, Nov. 1. For more information, call Trevor Smith at (308) 345-1661, or tsmith@mccookefc.org...
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Chamber asks to install device in Memorial Auditorium
(Local News ~ 10/13/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — Events hosted at Memorial Auditorium may soon benefit from a new winch system intended to expand decorative options at the popular venue, thanks to a joint effort spearheaded by the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber officials are seeking approval to install the winch system and the McCook City Council will consider the request during Monday’s regularly scheduled meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the Municipal Center...
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'Opal is a Diamond' raises timely social, political questions
(Local News ~ 10/13/17)
McCOOK, Neb. — Can someone hatch an egg in her bosom? Could an unqualified “dissenter’s dream” candidate be elected on the strength of wisdom like “two crows don’t make a summer”? “Opal is a Diamond” answers those questions — or maybe not — during upcoming Southwest Nebraska Community Theatre dinner and dessert shows at the Bieroc Cafe...
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Warriors top Raiders in three
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/17)
ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Volleyballs were under siege when they floated within reach of Arapahoe senior kill machines Thursday evening. Senior Melonie Myers sent 15 lethal shots past Medicne Valley defenders, and Alayna Whipple killed another 12 in the 27-25, 25-14, 25-18 win...
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Longhorn speed powers three to state
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/17)
OGALLALA, Neb. — Chase County’s of seniors Will Kuenne, Kaley Hauxwell and sophomore Maddison Brown will run for the Longhorns at Class C state next week. Both earned their spots on Thursday in the C-6 district showdown. Kuenne motored to sixth place overall while finishing this 5K race in 17:50.9...
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Shoe investigation
(Local News ~ 10/13/17)
McCook Police Department Sr. Sgt. Kevin Darling helps Elizabeth Schwartz keep her shoelaces on the straight and narrow, while friend Emma Fries looks on. Emma’s grandmother, Deb Trivitt, caught the scene today at McCook Elementary.
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Area quartet from D-6 qualifies for state
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/17)
ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Only two seconds separated Cambridge’s Cali Gunderson and Arapahoe senior Adrienne Einspahr Thursday afternoon. Now they can push each other one more time after both qualified for state with top four places at the D-4 district cross-country meet...
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DC-S girl wins district, Tiger boys qualify team
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/17)
BAYARD, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton qualified its entire boys’ team for state after a third-place finish at Thursday’s D-6 cross country meet. The Tigers tallied 52 points to place behind only Perkins County (50) and Bridgeport (28) in this 12-team showdown...
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Latest league bowling from TJ's
(Community Sports ~ 10/13/17)
Latest bowling league results from TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook: Men’s Major Family Issues 159-79 Pizza Hut 153.5-86.5 Frenchman Val.Coop 127-113 Wagner’s Ford 127-113 TJ’s Family Fun 119-121 J&L Construction 112.5-126.5...
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Dukes drop Bison out of state
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/17)
HASTINGS, Neb. — McCook’s brilliant resiliency didn’t carry over into Thursday as the York Dukes scored a 10-1 Class B state softball tourney triumph. The Bison (22-15 record) had been 3-0 in potential season-ending contests, including two huge district wins over North Platte on Saturday to make state...
- It's a great pumpkin (Local News ~ 10/13/17)
- Christmas is coming (Local News ~ 10/13/17)
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Football saturday
(Column ~ 10/13/17)
I haven’t written about sports in quite a while but developments this week mandated that I do so today. The Nebraska football team has been installed as a 25 point underdog at home this Saturday to the Ohio State Buckeyes. That makes them the biggest underdog they have been since 1956 when they played Oklahoma and won only one game that year...
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TIF abuse
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/13/17)
In January, State Auditor Charlie Janssen issued a scathing audit on the misuse of tax increment financing (TIFs). Last week, I testified at a legislative hearing on an interim resolution examining the use of TIFs. And after hearing other testimony from mostly public officials explaining why they had unintentionally misused TIF from misinterpretation or confusion, I concluded that the entire TIF statute requires remediation...
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Adopt a senior dog
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/13/17)
Along with pumpkin spice and everything nice, October is known as a month of change. With the leaves turning and the weather finally cooling down, people and pets alike are starting to snuggle up on the couch and enjoy fall. Dogs young and old are looking for new homes before the cold of winter settles in. ...
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North Platte spoils homecoming, Senior Night with sweep
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/17)
McCOOK, Neb. -- In a full and lively McCook Senior High gymnasium, North Platte wasn’t fazed with the festivities, as the Bulldogs swept McCook 3-0 (25-22, 25-13, 26-24)...
- Karen Ruff (Obituary ~ 10/13/17)
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