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An MCC walk-off win starts diamond 'showcase'
(College Sports ~ 03/04/22)
The McCook Community College softball team began the Region IX round-robin showcase Thursday with a dramatic extra-inning 6-5 win over Trinidad State and continued the momentum beat Lamar 24-1 in the other game. In the decisive eighth inning of Game 1, sophomore Alexis Cortez (Aurora, Colo.) doubled home Alyssa Winter (freshman, Lexington) with the game winner. Winter led off the inning with a pinch-hit double...
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Wag the Dog
(Column ~ 03/04/22)
Last weekend, I broke down and rented a movie. It’s not something that I normally do. Those of us who have embraced the “cord cutter” life, know that there is more free entertainment available than we could ever possibly digest, so purchasing content seems rather awkward to me...
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Ruppert birthday
(Birthdays ~ 03/04/22)
85th birthday The family of Doris Ruppert of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 38753 Road 714, McCook, NE 69001.
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Peter Michael Monzon
(Obituary ~ 03/04/22)
Peter Michael Monzon Oct. 21, 1949 - Feb. 20, 2022 TRINIDAD, Colo. — Peter Michael Monzon, 72, was born on Oct. 21, 1949, and passed away on Feb. 20, 2022, at his home in Trinidad. Peter grew up in McCook, Neb., and entered the medical field as a Respiratory Therapist. He later returned to college to become a registered nurse...
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All Nebraska state tournament sites and tip times
(High School Sports ~ 03/04/22)
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska High School boys state basketball tournament schedule. BOYS CLASS D-1 Monday at Lincoln North Star 9 a.m. : North Platte SP (24-2) vs. Nebraska City Lourdes (15-10) 10:45: Elgin/Pope John (21-5) vs. Burwell (23-3) 1:30 p.m. : Dundy County-Stratton (23-3) vs. Mead (16-10)...
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DC-S boys take aim at first state tourney win
(High School Sports ~ 03/04/22)
LINCOLN, Neb. — Fort Calhoun’s 99-year drought without a boys state basketball qualifier isn’t the only big story entering Lincoln next week. The Dundy County-Stratton Tigers (23-3 record) are aiming for their first boys’ state tournament win as a school on Monday...
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New MPCC shooting team made its debut
(High School Sports ~ 03/04/22)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — John Gustafson of North Platte partcipated in a scrimmage Saturday between the Mid-Plains Community College Shooting Club and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Shotgun Sports Team. The scrimmage, at the Lincoln County Wildlife Gun Club at Lake Maloney, was a first for the newly formed MPCC Shooting Club...
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Latest and best from McCook YMCA basketball leagues
(Community Sports ~ 03/04/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — The latest McCook Family YMCA basketball league scores as games were played Tuesday night. Men’s League Community Hospital 70, McCook 36ers 52 Franklin and Friends 100, Nim Nexus 29 Co-Ed League Dunkin Doughnuts 84, The Goonies 37 McCook 99ers 69, Hot Shots 49...
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McCook Legion baseball try-outs set for March
(Community Sports ~ 03/04/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Legion Baseball will hold try-outs on Sunday, March 20 at the Jaycees Complex. Bring shoes, glove, bat, helmet and wear long pants. In addition, bring water and a sweatshirt. 7th grade: tryout will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 8th grade: tryouts will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m...
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Fouls ignite finish for MCC men at Region IX
(College Sports ~ 03/04/22)
LA JUNTA, Colo. – The Laramie County Community College men put an end to the McCook Community College basketball season Thursday with a 93-74 win in the Region IX tournament. “Obviously this was not the way we wanted to go out,” said MCC coach Jacob Brandl said. Early foul trouble by Julian Lual (Calgary, Alberta) changed the complexion of the game...
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Lancers slice through MCC women's plan to advance
(College Sports ~ 03/04/22)
CASPER, Wyo. – The McCook Community College women’s basketball season came to an end Thursday with a 67-50 loss in the Region IX Tournament to Eastern Wyoming. The teams ends the season with a 19-12 record. MCC led at the half 28-25 but the Lady Lancers came out hot in the second half and outscored MCC 21-8 in the third period...
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All Bison boys leaders from 20-win hoops season
(High School Sports ~ 03/04/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — A final rundown of leaders from the McCook Bison’s 20-7 boys basketball season. The Bison won their subdistrict and Southwest Conference regular-season titles before hosting Saturday’s B-1 district title game. Points per game: Evan Humphrey 15.5, Cole Cappel 11.4, Adam Dugger 11.1, Brendan Gillen 7.1...
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McCook High announces new volleyball coach
(High School Sports ~ 03/04/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High School activities leaders delivered this information shortly after today's press deadlines at the Gazette: McCook High School is excited to announce Mr. Trevor Hoins as the new head volleyball coach for the McCook Bison. Trevor was hired this past year at the junior high as a math teacher and junior high basketball coach. Trevor had strong desire to be with the volleyball program on his arrival...
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Council to hear results of survey on housing, new pool
(Local News ~ 03/04/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council hears reports on a community housing survey the McCook Economic Development Corp. will conduct and a recap of survey statistics on pool improvements, at the regular meeting Monday, March 7, 5:30 p.m., at city council chambers at the Municipal Building...
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Officials: Three-pronged approach best for combatting meth
(Local News ~ 03/04/22)
McCOOK, Neb. – Better law enforcement is needed to combat an influx of high-quality Mexican methamphetamine in rural Nebraska, but so is better education and treatment, state officials said Thursday. Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska Jan Sharp said the increasing supply of meth is leading to an increase in prosecutions, but also an increase in overdose deaths...
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For over 50 years, SWATS sees the ability and not the disablity
(Local News ~ 03/04/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — Success isn’t always measured by the car, the vacations, the bank account, or the house. Sometimes, it’s measured by the simplest of things, like getting a glass of water. And for more than 50 years, the staff at Southwest Area Training Services, or SWATS, has been helping people succeed one task at a time...
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NSEA president looking for common ground
(Local News ~ 03/04/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — This isn’t the first time society has been divided, but parents, teachers, administrators and school board members must find “common ground,” Jenni Benson, president of the Nebraska State Education Association told the Gazette Wednesday...
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Help for healthcare providers
(Column ~ 03/04/22)
One thing that COVID-19 has highlighted is a shortage of medical personnel in rural Nebraska. The number of COVID patients put a strain on an already burdened healthcare workforce. I have introduced legislation this session to try and combat this shortage...
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St. Patrick GIFT Gala set for March 19
(Local News ~ 03/04/22)
McCOOK, Neb — After a two-year hiatus, the St. Patrick Elementary School G.I.F.T. Gala returns Saturday, March 19 in the St. Pat’s gym. The theme this year is “And They’re Off to the 4th Annual GIFT Gala,” with attendees invited to wear Kentucky Derby-inspired hats and clothes...
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A friend who sticks closer than a relative
(Column ~ 03/04/22)
The friend who sticks closer than a relative It is hard for some people who have never been around a serious health issue or eminent death to know what to say, do, or how to help. They may go into denial and avoid the person with the diagnosis. It may not mean they don’t love or care, they just don’t know how to cope, deal, handle or go thru it with them. Forgive others in their weakness if you are the one suffering...
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MCC having online auction for surplus daycare items
(Local News ~ 03/04/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — In preparation for the move into the new Child Development Center in Walsh-Brady Hall McCook Community College has set up an online for numerous daycare items. The auction will ends at 7 p.m. Monday, March 8. Bidding is only available online. Bidders must have an account to bid. You can sign and register with Goggle, Facebook, or AirAuctioneer account...
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News from the McCook Gazette in 1970
(Column ~ 03/04/22)
I was out working in my flower beds today and one of my co-workers from my railroad days happened to walk by and asked if I was getting ready for spring. Well, to be honest, I was actually finishing the fall work that didn’t get done. Last year my flowers started out gang-busters and ended up just dust-busting. By the time the heat wave broke and no rain prevailed, I was done. Now I’m paying for it...
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