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Bison ready for first blast at Weiland on Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 08/13/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — Anticipation rumbles from Joe Vetrovsky’s voice like a lineman who just spotted the loose football and clear path to touchdown paradise! He might only make it six or seven of the 70-yard journey drive before tacklers arrive — just like McCook won’t show everything during Saturday’s first football scrimmage of 2021...
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Stella Faye Busch
(Obituary ~ 08/13/21)
Stella Faye Busch ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Stella Faye Busch, age 97, of Arapahoe, passed away on Aug. 12, 2021, at the Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, Neb., surrounded by her four daughters. She was born in Fort Collins, Colo., to Elbert and Amelia (DeWald) Street, the eldest of 10 children She attended school in Fort Collins. ...
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Teresa Dravenstott
(Obituary ~ 08/13/21)
Teresa Dravenstott PALISADE, Neb. — Teresa Dravenstott, 68, of Palisade, died today (Aug. 13, 2021), at her home. Services are pending with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook.
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Charleen Mae Bennett
(Obituary ~ 08/13/21)
Charleen Mae Bennett July 27, 1930 - May 10, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — A memorial service and inurnment for Charleen M. Bennett will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Edison Christian Church in Edison with Pastor Kirk Einspahr officiating. A private inurnment of Charleen, Charles and Kathleen will be held prior to the service at the Edison Cemetery in Edison....
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Fagerstone birthday
(Birthdays ~ 08/13/21)
85th birthday The family of Glynn Fagerstone of Hayes Center, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. Her family includes husband, Don Fagerstone; children, Brian and Michelle Fagerstone of Cameron, Mo., Gary Fagerstone of Hayes Center, Beth Ann and Brady McElroy of Lamar, Colo.; and grandchildren, Aaron Wheeler, Nathan Fagerstone, Kenna McElroy and Colin McElroy. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 36894 RD 730, Hayes...
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Grafel birthday
(Birthdays ~ 08/13/21)
90th birthday The family of Barbara Grafel of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. Her family includes children, Dennis (Donna) Grafel of McCook and Roma (Richard) Sensel of Culbertson, six grandchildren and 12-great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 71612 Dove Trail, McCook, NE 69001...
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Civil War veterans in Red Willow County
(Column ~ 08/13/21)
I have very few annual flowers around my house, most of which are from the planters I take to the cemetery on Memorial Day. You have to water the darn things everyday for them to even pretend like they are pretty not to mention having to keep them out of the wind…in Nebraska no less!...
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Bison alum hits birdies in 69 at Pinnacle tourney
(Community Sports ~ 08/13/21)
Unlike the other two co-leaders heading into Friday’s second round in the Pinnacle Bank Championship, Kevin Lucas has no idea where he’ll be next year. Or next week. As Mr. 166 on the Korn Ferry Tour points list, Lucas must win here to move into the top 75, gain entry into the tour’s finals series that starts next week and be on the tour again in 2022...
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Most recent GoKart champs at McCook Speedway
(Community Sports ~ 08/13/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Mini Speedway resumes GoKart races on Saturday fresh off a fabulous array of close competiton on July 31. Race organizer Starla Werkmeister was impressed and offered these remarks. “Today was gorgeous and we had some fabulous races!.” she commented on the Mini Speedway’s Facebook page. “We had several and I mean dang near every race go green, white, checkered! All you 60 karts put on a great show!.”...
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Night racing ready to roar at Mini-Speedway Saturday
(Community Sports ~ 08/13/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — GoKart racing is about to get even cooler because lights have been installed at McCook Mini Speedway. For the first time, there will be primetime action as these crucial showdowns begin at 6:30 p.m. “Gonna be awesome,” racing fans Steve and Sara Trumbley remarked on McCook Mini Speedway’s official Facebook page...
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City Council to consider budget, ambulance rates
(Local News ~ 08/13/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will be asked to approved increased ambulance rates and the first reading of the 2021-22 City of McCook budget, at its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 16, at 5:30 p.m. at city council chambers at the City Municipal building...
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Summer Music Festival returns to Haigler Village Park Aug. 22
(Local News ~ 08/13/21)
HAIGLER, Neb. — The public is invited to come to Haigler for a grand afternoon of music, food, drink, pie and ice cream—all happening in Haigler at the Village Park, Sunday afternoon, Aug. 22, 12 noon-4 p.m. MDT. Bring your lawn chairs. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted. This year’s top-rated venue is brought to you by the Haigler Community Foundation and tri-state community sponsors...
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