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MNB Seniors cross the line to capture two big wins
(Community Sports ~ 06/22/21)
SMITH CENTER, Kan. — This border crossing was one to celebrate as McCook National Bank ventured into Kansas and smacked Smitch Center twice Friday night. The MNB Seniors (5-3 record) couldn’t worry about children crying because they were focused on stopping a three-game slide...
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MPCC rodeo finishes with four in nation's Top 10
(College Sports ~ 06/22/21)
CASPER, Wyo. — Four Mid-Plains Community College cowboys are ranked in the top 10 in the nation following the conclusion of the College National Finals Rodeo Saturday. “I was extremely proud of these kids this week,” said Aukai Kaai, MPCC Rodeo Team roughstock coach. “It seemed like we just had to battle tough draws all week long, and they were able to make the best of them. They gave it their all, and I couldn’t be more proud of them.”...
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Term limits and an air show
(Column ~ 06/22/21)
Before I get to the air show this past weekend I have a few observations on fellow columnist Mike O’Dell’s Friday column entitled “A few thoughts before we impose term limits”. I respect Mike’s thinking that there may be disadvantages to electing new persons to positions of political power rather than keeping long experienced people in those positions. ...
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'Jake brakes' back on City Council's radar
(Local News ~ 06/22/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — A citizen’s concern about rumbling engine brakes inside city limits got another look Monday night at the regular city council meeting. The issue was brought up a few years ago by the council, with an ordinance to prohibit “jake” brakes, or engine brakes used by large semi tractor-trailers, failing by two to three. ...
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Commissioners award gravel bids
(Local News ~ 06/22/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County commissioners completed one of the major annual pieces of business by awarding bids to supply gravel for the county’s dirt roads. Meeting Monday, the board persuaded a contractor to charge slightly less for two armor coating projects and made an offer to settle a dispute over property taxes...
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Glora Clark
(Obituary ~ 06/22/21)
Glora Clark Oct. 14, 1930 - June 19, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Glora Clark, age 90, passed away at her home in McCook on Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born in Hayes Center, Neb., on Oct. 14, 1930, to Glen and Wretha (Wilson) Clark. She attended and graduated from Hayes Center High School. On Jan. 19, 1949, she was united in marriage to William Clark. He preceded her in death on July 1, 2003. The couple lived on the farm for several years before moving to McCook in 1958...
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Sandy Rose (Giles) McClintic
(Obituary ~ 06/22/21)
Sandy Rose (Giles) McClintic Oct. 27, 1954 - June 20, 2021 HOLBROOK, Neb. — Sandy Rose (Giles) McClintic, age 66, passed away at her home in Holbrook with her family by her side early Sunday, June 20, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, friend, wife, mother, and grandma...
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Freddie B. Loudenslager
(Obituary ~ 06/22/21)
Freddie B. Loudenslager March 2, 1940 - June 17, 2021 INDIANOLA, Iowa — Freddie B. Loudenslager Sr., 81, of Indianola, died Thursday (June 17, 2021), at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Neb. He was born March 2, 1940, in Harlan, Iowa, to John C. and Violet May (Stohl) Loudenslager. He married Dorothy Jean Nielsen on Aug. 29, 1964. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years and then in the Army Reserves. He was a lineman...
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Sasse statement on Quinn trial draws criticism from attorneys
(Local News ~ 06/22/21)
BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Sen. Ben Sasse’s decision to issue statements on the case has the potential to taint the trial of an Oxford man currently underway on charges of child sex trafficking, according to defense attorneys. Monday, Sasse urged the U.S. Department of Justice to assist Nebraska in the prosecution of the sex trafficking case...
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Langdon to be sentenced for felony manslaughter
(Local News ~ 06/22/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — An 80-year-old McCook woman who admitted to shooting her husband to death after what she said was 30 years of abuse will be sentenced for first degree manslaughter. Lavetta Langdon entered a no-contest plea June 1 to one count of felony manslaughter, in exchange for prosecutors reducing the charge from felony manslaughter. A felony charge of using a firearm to comit a felony was dismissed...
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Council OKs ACE funds for downtown project on 4-1 vote
(Local News ~ 06/22/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council voted to use $10,000 of ACE funds toward a new outdoor gathering place, although the mayor voted against it. Mayor Mike Gonzales was the lone vote against using $10,000 of Ace funds to assist the Norris Alley Project. The project will renovate the vacant lot between the Keystone Business Center and the Fox Theater into “Norris Alley,” an outdoor space of trees, furniture, benches and planters...
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McCook FCB Juniors win big at Ogallala
(High School Sports ~ 06/22/21)
OGALLALA, Neb. — McCook First Central Bank’s Juniors blew out Ogallala 12-3 on Friday. The Legion Post 203 team (2-9 record) tallied five runs in the fourth inning. The offensive firepower by McCook Fcb JV was led by Nathaniel Miller, Bryson Gullion, Dellevote, and Ethan Schmidt, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning...
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Dodgers drive Pirates out of Majors title chase
(Community Sports ~ 06/22/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — It was a tough day on Monday for Pinnacle Bank Pirates, who lost 14-4 to Volume Salon Dodgers Pinnacle Bank Pirates opened up scoring in the first inning when Jaime Samaniego grounded out, scoring one run. Volume Salon Dodgers took the lead for good with three runs in the second inning. In the second Braden F tripled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs and Aiden L grounded out, scoring one run...
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Hermann Jones hammers Lex to reach sweet 16 wins
(Community Sports ~ 06/22/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — Hermann Jones reached 16 Legion B baseball wins this season with a dominating 14-6 beatdown of visiting Lexington Monday evening. Miles Pollman’s four-for-four hitting ignited the big win as he scored three runs and batted home another four...
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Which league ruled New West at Minden?
(High School Sports ~ 06/22/21)
MINDEN, Neb. — The RPAC All-Stars fell just short as did Southwest Conference teams during New West All-Star competition last weekend at Minden High School. After missing last summer due to COVID-19, the annual event returned which matches top athletes from four NEBA conferences...
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YMCA Adult Softball season hits home stretch
(Community Sports ~ 06/22/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook YMCA Adult Co-ED Softball League has been playing through June with one week remaining before their single-elimination July 1 tournament. Here are the updated league standings and scores this season: The Coppermill 4-1 Samway Floor...
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Troopers make arrest after multiple incidents near Kearney
(State News ~ 06/22/21)
KEARNEY, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Illinois man following multiple incidents in central Nebraska Monday evening into Tuesday. At approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday, a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Jeep Patriot for speeding on Interstate 80 near Kearney. ...
- Kim Wiemers (Obituary ~ 06/22/21)
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