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Heeeere's Johnny!
(Column ~ 05/07/18)
(The story about Jerry Solomon’s death reminded us of a good friend of his, Johnny Carson. This account is from the Gazette archives.) News of Ed McMahon’s death this week brought back a flood of memories of Ed, the ultimate sidekick, and his boss, Johnny Carson, who entertained America for over 30 years...
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Caroline Lucille (O’Brien) Kircher
(Obituary ~ 05/07/18)
Caroline Lucille (O’Brien) Kircher May 30, 1935 - May 5, 2018 INDIANOLA, Neb. — Caroline Lucille (O’Brien) Kircher of Indianola passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 82 years old. Caroline was born on May 30, 1935, in Cambridge to parents, John and Etta (Brinkman) O’Brien. As a child she attended country school near Cambridge. She graduated from Cambridge High School with the class of 1952...
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Wehrheim birthday
(Birthdays ~ 05/07/18)
89th birthday The family of Robert “Bob” Wehrheim of McCook is requesting a surprise card shower in honor of his 89th birthday on Friday, May 11, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P. O. Box 877, McCook, NE 69001.
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Wehrheim birthday
(Birthdays ~ 05/07/18)
89th birthday The family of Robert “Bob” Wehrheim of McCook is requesting a surprise card shower in honor of his 89th birthday on Friday, May 11, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P. O. Box 877, McCook, NE 69001.
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Indians finish with Lamar losses
(College Sports ~ 05/07/18)
LAMAR Colo. – The McCook Community College baseball team closed out the regular season Sunday with a pair of losses to Lamar Community College. 3-2 and 7-0. The Indians finish the season 16-40, 6-17 in Empire League play, 5-28 on the road and 11-12 at home...
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Longhorns rumble through Twilight for titles
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/18)
BENKELMAN, Neb. — Chase County power was on full display as both Longhorn teams won Friday’s DC-S Twilight Invite by more than 100 team points. The two-time Class C defending state champion Chase girls romped to 194 points which surpassed their two closest contenders: Rawlins County (Kan.) with 83.5 points and Dundy County-Stratton’s 81...
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Bison take on tough GNAC golf tourney
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/18)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Norfolk’s Luke Kluver fired a 68 to lead the very talented GNAC tournament field competing in North Platte on Saturday. The McCook Bison sent a young lineup into this eight-team showdown, finishing seventh with its 375 team total...
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More 'Jumps' help Bison climb to K. Catholic title
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/18)
KEARNEY, Neb. — Delaney Jumps stepped into No. 2 doubles with Syd Stewart and won a championship as McCook finished first overall at Friday’s Kearney Catholic tennis tourney. The Bison tallied 26 points to top those host K.C. Stars, 26-21. McCook won three of four matches against Kearney Catholic including Jumps and Stewart taking a terrific 8-6 decision...
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Bison superhero girls conquer GNAC tennis
(High School Sports ~ 05/07/18)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Avengers became powerless again when facing the barrage of tennis balls coming at them Saturday afternoon. Class A Kearney could be compared to Thor with all the thunder of a Class A power-packed lineup. Norfolk, Columbus and Lexington also brought plenty of reasons for revenge into the GNAC tennis tourney...
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Two file as local write-in candidates
(Local News ~ 05/07/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — Two write-in candidates filed by the deadline Friday, according to Red Willow County election officials. Charles Fritsche is seeking write-in votes for County Commissioner District. 3, for the May 15 election. Travis VanPelt filed as a write-in candidate for Indianola mayor, but that position will be decided by voters in November...
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Danbury man hospitalized following fiery roll-over crash
(Local News ~ 05/07/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — A Danbury man was transferred to a hospital in Kearney following a fiery one-vehicle roll-over accident south of McCook early Saturday morning. Red Willow County Sheriff Alan Kotschwar reported this morning that Casey Hardy, 23 years old, was injured when his car rolled near Mile Marker 7, near the big curve on Highway 83 south of McCook...
- First pitch (Local News ~ 05/07/18)
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Rabies case confirmed in Chase County horse
(Local News ~ 05/07/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has confirmed the second positive rabies case in Southwest Nebraska for the year. The rabies exposure is with a horse in Chase County. “Rabies in horses occurs with less frequency than in dogs or cats, “explains Melissa Propp, Disease Surveillance Coordinator. ...
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'Hero' appropriate label for those who wear nurse's uniform
(Editorial ~ 05/07/18)
It’s easy for modern, 24-hour news outlets to apply superlatives like “hero” to a wide range of characters, deserving or not. We’re more inclined to go along when the person involved is on the front line of any conflict — soldiers, police, first responders — jobs that require training and dedication far above standards most of us have to meet for our occupations...
- Lois Mae Calvin (Obituary ~ 05/07/18)
- Randy L. West (Obituary ~ 05/07/18)
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One more chance for public input
(Local News ~ 05/07/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook citizens who missed the first town hall meeting about future city projects/ purchases will have another chance this week. City staff and the McCook City Council seek input from citizens on projects/purchases for next year, so a list can be solidified when the budget is crafted in August and September. Citizens are invited to attend the next town hall meeting on Thursday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. at the city council chambers at the Municipal Building...
- Lynda Cox (Obituary ~ 05/07/18)
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