Stories from Thursday, May 30, 2024

OMAHA, Neb. – Dan Osborn, Independent U.S. Senate candidate, plans a Town Hall meeting today, Thursday, May 30 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Loop Brewing Company, 404 West A St., McCook. Osborn is talking with voters across Nebraska regardless of political party — independents, Republicans and Democrats — to build the most diverse and powerful coalition in state history...

As I’ve made my way through high school, I heard my fair share of people saying “I can’t wait to get out of McCook” once they graduate. I used to hear this and I would shrug my shoulders and maybe even agree. But as I reflect on these past few years with graduation now in the rear-view mirror, I realize how profoundly my perspective has changed...

Greta Mae (Gardner) Roethemeyer Sep. 5, 1934 - May 25, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Greta Mae (Gardner) Roethemeyer, 89, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born on Sep. 5, 1934 to Clyde and Violet (Murphy) Gardner in Quick, Neb,, the fifth of six children...

LaVerne Merle Maret May 8, 1943 - May 27, 2024 ELWOOD, Neb. - LaVerne Merle Maret, 81, passed away May 27, 2024 at the Elwood Care Center. He was born May 8, 1943, in Imperial, Neb. to Merle and Zelda (Hinton) Maret. LaVerne graduated from Stockville High School in 1962. He met his wife, Georgia Maret on the Hinton farm when they were just teenagers. The couple eloped to Oberlin, Kan. in 1963 and were later married at the Christian church in Bartley, Neb...

60th anniversary McCOOK, Neb. -Alex and Willettta Bieker will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with family in Estes Park, Colo. They were married on June 6, 1964 in Hoxie, Kan. They spent many years in education including 48 years in McCook...

Seven will compete for rodeo royalty title McCOOK, Neb. - The Red Willow Rodeo Royalty Committee is excited to have seven contestants to compete in horsemanship, modeling, speech, interview, and written test for the title of 2024 Red Willow Rodeo Royalty...

In 1893, McCook was a thriving community seeking to establish itself as the commerce center in Southwest Nebraska. The ads placed in the 1893 McCook Columbian Souvenir published by the McCook Times-Democrat showed the many businesses available to consumers. Here are a few examples...

Owners of marina communities at Hugh Butler Lake and Swanson Reservoir have issued the following letter seeking public support for federal legislation transferring the property to Frontier and Hitchcock Counties, respectively. Text of the letter follows:...

McCOOK, Neb. — In the modern digital age, older people increasingly embrace technology to stay connected with loved ones, access information, and engage with the world. However, with this shift toward online platforms comes the crucial need for seniors to prioritize their digital security, particularly regarding password protection...

An exhibit on the McCook Work Ethic Camp, which opened in March 2001, is on temporary display at the Museum of the High Plains Historical Society. The museum is at 413 Norris Ave. and is open Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The YMCA of McCook is happy to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Midwest Liberty Youth Flag Football League. Divisions include K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-6th. The registration deadline is August 9th. Practices will begin the week of August 19th with games beginning September 7. All games played on Saturdays. Registration fee is $37 for members and $57 for community members...

The Rockies catcher could not quite secure this throw as a Pirate slides home safely Tuesday evening, but those Rockies won this Major League contest.

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook First Central Bank’s home opener was not as successful as four of the Junior Legion team’s five road games this season. Tied 2-2, visiting Holdrege broke the deadlock on a dropped fly ball then plated two more runs for its 5-2 victory over FCB...

Tonight Gothenburg at McCook Juniors, 5:30 p.m. Gothenburg at McCook Seniors, 8 p.m. Saturday Kearney at McCook Seniors, 1 and 3:30 p.m. McCook Pinnacle Bank at Omaha Tourney, TBA Sunday McCook Juniors at Broken Bow, 1 p.m. Broken Bow at McCook Seniors, 3:30 p.m...

McCOOK Neb. - What sets Danny Davis’s cross-country expedition apart is the mode of transportation he chose, a Penny Farthing bicycle. This unconventional bike features a large wheel in the front and a smaller one in the back, making his journey both challenging and remarkable. Despite encountering obstacles like a melted back tire in the desert, Danny has persisted, fueled by his unwavering dedication to his cause, Autism Awareness. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Top four finishers in second grade from McCook’s annual Elementary School track-field meet. The third grade will appear in Tuesday’s Gazette to conclude results. Kindergarten appeared on Tuesday and first grade Thursday. SECOND GRADE Girls...