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Bison finishes brilliant state title quest
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/19)
LINCOLN, Neb. — McCook’s tennis boys surged to a Class B No. 4 team finish with junior Mason Michaelis winning the No. 2 singles state championship on Friday. Michaelis (37-3 record) can compare ultimate medals with older sister Kassidy, who won the girls No. 2 title in 2017...
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Big Bison win over Gering clinches playoff spot
(High School Sports ~ 10/21/19)
GERING, Neb. — Pikes Peaks references connect with McCook’s plan to rock the Class B power structure starting this week! “We haven’t been David vs. Goliath many times, but the only way to approach it is to have fun,” coach Jeff Gross said about McCook facing Class B football points leader Scottsbluff Friday night at Weiland Field...
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David Harlan
(Obituary ~ 10/21/19)
David Harlan McCOOK, Neb. — David Harlan, 77, of McCook, died Friday (Oct. 18, 2019), at his home. Services are pending with Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.
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Arriving in style
(Local News ~ 10/21/19)
Braedyn Rork, a third grader at St. Patrick Catholic School, arrived to school Friday with bells and whistles - literally - in a City of McCook firetruck. Braedyn was the randomly selected winner of the Third Grade Escape Plan contest sponsored by the City of McCook Fire Department. ...
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Highway commission hearing here Friday
(Local News ~ 10/21/19)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The Nebraska State Highway Commission plans a meeting in McCook on Friday. It will be 8;30 a.m. at the Prairieview meeting rooms at Community Hospital, 1301 East H. This meeting is open to all members of the public and attendance and participation is highly encouraged...
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Fall foliage adds color to event celebrating stand of rare trees at Bur Oak Canyon
(Local News ~ 10/21/19)
McCOOK, Neb. — Shades of yellow and red are just beginning to show up in the grand oaks of Bur Oak Canyon, the subject of a symposium for tree-lovers, foresters and arborists Thursday and Friday at McCook Community College and in the canyon accessible by dusty county roads southwest of Culbertson...
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Haigler Fall Tumbleweed Festival
(Local News ~ 10/21/19)
Sunshine, people, pumpkins, tumbleweeds, food, chili cook off, treasure hunts, maypole merry go round rides, gunny sack races, cornhole games, door prizes, Sandy’s Taco food truck, homemade pies and icecream, live music, museum visits and more were all part of Haigler’s 12th annual Fall Tumbleweed Festival held on the Haigler Museum Grounds. A large crowd enjoyed the beautiful autumn afternoon. Many thanks to everyone who helped the Haigler Community Foundation host the festival, and to all who attended. Mark your calendars for 2020 Festival- always held the 3rd Saturday in October.. ...
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Big Give supports SWNGS and Fox Theatre
(Local News ~ 10/21/19)
McCOOK, Neb. -- One thing McCook values is its history, whether its the through the continued use of a beautifully-restored theater or researching a family’s genealogy. Thanks to Big Give McCook on Thursday, Nov. 7, McCook can show its support for both the Fox Theatre and Southwest Nebraska Genealogy Society...
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Tasty weight-lifting
(Local News ~ 10/21/19)
Members of Hitchcock County High School's Falcon football team help unload food products for the Mobile Pantry Saturday in Trenton. The Mobile Pantry, manned by volunteers Ilene Haller, center, and Kathy Hartwell and about 20 others regulars, distributed food to 108 households, (273 individuals). ...
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Share the Heat 2019 set for Senior Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Senior Center
(Local News ~ 10/21/19)
McCOOK, Neb. —Coordinators of the "Share the Heat 2019" community event invite people to their soup and salad lunch and silent auction Sunday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Heritage Senior Center, 1312 W. Fifth Street inMcCook. Proceeds raised through free-will donations will help "Share the Heat" pay heating bills for those struggling to stay warm and comfortable this winter...
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National Teen Driver Safety Week makes an important point
(Local News ~ 10/21/19)
Nothing beats “windshield time” when it comes to making a good driver. It’s especially true for young rural drivers, many of whom accumulate it quickly, just getting to high school classes and other activities, often many miles away because of consolidations in years past...
- John L. Cook (Obituary ~ 10/21/19)
- Kenneth Weaver (Obituary ~ 10/21/19)
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