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McCook wrestler sweeps titles, four win district
(Community Sports ~ 03/20/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Wrestling Club team placed sixth among 38 and won four NEUSA District 2 championships during this championship meet on March 7. Canyon Hosick completed his eight-for-eight season sweep of tournament titles. Most impressive is his NEUSA Tour of Nebraska season championship...
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MPS extends closure for three more weeks
(Local News ~ 03/20/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Public Schools will remain closed three more weeks, until April 13. due to the continued concern over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The school district first closed on March 16. McCook Schools Superintendent Grant Norgaard made the announcement today...
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Exploring your family history on the Internet
(Column ~ 03/20/20)
Before delving into my article, the SWNGS board has determined that the library will not be open for the time being. You may still do an amazing amount of research for free on our web site: www.swngs.org. We will keep you posted as to when the library will re-open and if an April meeting will be held...
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McCook wrestler earns All-State freshman honor
(High School Sports ~ 03/20/20)
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska wrestling coaches have named McCook High’s Alex Anthony to their 2020 NEwrestle All-Freshman Second Team this week. Anthony was selected at 160 pounds where he won 31 matches in his first Bison season including a 14-4 state tournament trouncing of Blair Bear Treyton Jones...
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McCook five makes all-SWC hoops team
(High School Sports ~ 03/20/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High could put an entire all-Southwest Conference lineup on the basketball court as five earned recognition from league coaches this week. Bison junior guard Liviya Wier made the SWC girls’ first team after being among leaders in many major team categories this season...
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Broncos led area wrestlers at NEUSA District 2
(Community Sports ~ 03/20/20)
Wauneta-Palisade reached the sweet 16 with 66 points and led area teams who joined McCook at the NEUSA District 2 USA club wrestling meet recently. The Broncos topped 22 teams in what turned into a huge season finale since state was canceled one week later due to COVID-19 concerns...
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W-P Broncos returning to six-man pigskins
(High School Sports ~ 03/20/20)
WAUNETA, Neb. — Wauneta-Palisade’s returning to six-man football after four seasons in eight-man, the Wauneta Breeze reported this week. The Broncos have already adopted a six-man schedule for 2020 and 2021. They won a non-sanctioned NSAA state championship in 2012 during their previous four seasons through 2015...
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High Plains Museum closing until all clear
(Local News ~ 03/20/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Museum of the High Plains and the historical Carnegie Library in downtown McCook will remain closed until, according to board president John Hubert, "we get an 'all-clear' from the Governor." The High Plains Museum joins other museums across America that are closing their doors until further notice, in an effort to reduce the possibility of exposure to and the spread of the coronavirus...
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McCook Schools extends closure for 3 more weeks
(Local News ~ 03/20/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Public Schools will remain closed three more weeks, until April 13 due to the continued concern over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The school district first closed on March 16. McCook Schools Superintendent Grant Norgaard made the announcement today...
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City facilities locked down
(Local News ~ 03/20/20)
McCOOK, Neb. - Effective immediately, all City facilities will be locked down to the public. This includes the Municipal Center, located at 505 West C St. People can contact the police department for nonemergency services at (308)345-3450 and 911 for emergencies. For administrative services, please call (308)345-2022, option #0. City staff members will continue to work their normal hours and police and fire will continue 24 hour services...
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Father and daughter team operate alignment business
(Local News ~ 03/20/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — A father-and-daughter team will operate a new front-end alignment business in McCook. Todd Ellinger of McCook opened "Straight Align LLC" in October 2019, offering heavy-duty truck and automotive alignments. An extra-long, extra-wide lift will accommodate duallies (pickups with dual rear tires on both sides), small busses and motorhomes...
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Four additional COVID-19 cases in 3 Nebraska counties
(Local News ~ 03/20/20)
Lincoln, Nemaha and Sarpy Counties reporting new cases LINCOLN, Neb. – Four additional cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were identified in three Nebraska counties. Two cases are Lincoln County residents. One is a female in her 40s who recently traveled to Colorado and the other is a male in his 20s who was in close contact with a person who previously tested positive for COVID-19. Both new cases are self-isolating at home -...
- Chamber chooses honor business, nominees (Local News ~ 03/20/20)
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Together a Greater Nebraska
(Column ~ 03/20/20)
One year ago, this column focused on another unprecedented event. Nebraskans all across the state suffered catastrophic losses as a result of the floods of March 2019. Dozens of Nebraska communities declared disaster. Thousands of homes were impacted. For small businesses, farms, ranches, and governmental services including schools, healthcare and basic infrastructure, the effects were profound – and in some communities, are still being felt...
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Interesting times
(Column ~ 03/20/20)
I was reminded this week of an old saying that is known alternately as the “Chinese Curse” or sometimes, the “Chamberlain Curse.” As the Chinese Curse, it is believed to be an English translation of an expression found in Chinese literature dating back to the 17th century. ...
- Harvey Ackermann (Obituary ~ 03/20/20)
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