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McCook's Pinnacle boys push Bow until 10-run inning
(Community Sports ~ 06/19/26)
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Jimmey Allen Sailors
(Obituary ~ 06/19/26)
Jimmey Allen Sailors PALATKA, Fla. — Jimmey Allen Sailors, 87, of Palatka, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at UF Health Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Florida.
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Bruce Shipshock
(Obituary ~ 06/19/26)
Bruce Shipshock July 17, 1946 — May 16, 2026 ANTHEM, Ariz. — Bruce Mark Shipshock of Anthem, Ariz., passed away on May 16, 2026, after an aggressive but thankfully short battle with cancer. His wife and children were by his side throughout his last weeks... -
Unique gem at Maywood’s center connects community
(Local News ~ 06/19/26)
MAYWOOD, Neb. — You would never think such things would go together, but in Maywood, antiques, coffee and burgers can happily coexist in one space... -
County commission to discuss opening 1976 time capsule at regular meeting
(Local News ~ 06/19/26)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Red Willow County Commissioners will discuss the timing and logistics of opening the time capsule buried 50 years ago on the grounds of the Red Willow County Courthouse,... -
Highway collision causes two fatalities
(Local News ~ 06/19/26)
MAYWOOD, Neb. — According to a press release by the Frontier County Sheriff’s Department, a two-vehicle head-on collision occurred on Wednesday, June 17, at 9:51 p.m. on Highway 83 at mile marker 30. Two fatalities were a result of that collision. The department states that according to a preliminary investigation, Thomas Arden of Herndon, Kansas, crossed the center line in a southbound Plymouth sedan and collided with a northbound Honda sedan driven by Leroy Gray of North Platte. ...
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Jimmey Allen Sailors
(Obituary ~ 06/19/26)
Jimmey Allen Sailors Oct. 22, 1928 - June 8, 2026 PALATKA, Fla. — Jimmey Allen Sailors passed away June 8, 2026 at Palatka,. He was born Oct. 22, 1928 and grew up in Palisade, Nebraska. Jimmey was a truck driver most of his life. When he retired, he moved to Florida, where he remained for the rest of his life... -
Warren Schaffert
(Obituary ~ 06/19/26)
Warren Schaffert CULBERTSON, Neb. — Warren Schaffert, of Culbertson, passed away in his home on June 18, 2026, at the age of 61. Full obituary and service details are pending at this time. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, Monuments and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family...
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Carolyn Borland
(Obituary ~ 06/19/26)
Carolyn Borland CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Carolyn Borland, 81, of Cambridge, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge...
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EPA grant to help McCook’s brown water
(Local News ~ 06/19/26)
McCOOK, Neb. — Like many communities across the state, “brown water” is a real nuisance... -
Ryan Michael Haarberg
(Obituary ~ 06/19/26)
Ryan Michael Haarberg GILLETTE, Wyo. — Ryan Michael Haarberg, 54, passed away in June 2026 in Gillette, Wyoming. Full obituary will be published at a later time. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wauneta, Nebraska, on June 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.,(MT), with Reverand Keith Wellman as officiant...
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Garretson anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 06/19/26)
70th anniversary Stan and Ellen Garretson are joyfully celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married July 15, 1956 at the First Christian Church in Othello, Washington. They will celebrate this rare milestone with an intimate family gathering at their home in Smith Center, Kansas. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 822 East Court St., Smith Center, KS 66967... -
Local ladies participate in legendary ride
(Local News ~ 06/19/26)
INDIANOLA, Neb. — Hoofs smacked across the dirt, dust kicked up in the air, muzzles snorted from time to time — but it wasn’t just an ordinary ride... -
Local crop update: June 13 through 19
(Local News ~ 06/19/26)
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Third Thursday draws hundreds
(Local News ~ 06/19/26)
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Cardinal great going into Eight-Man Hall with Bronco
(High School Sports ~ 06/19/26)
HASTINGS, Neb. — Wauneta-Palisade’s Taylor Dixon and Shannon Messersmith from Hayes Center will go into the Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame during Saturday nith’s 49th annul All-Star Game. Dixon was highlighted in the Gazette last week, so here’s some historcal highlights about Messersmith... -
Five from area playing in Eight-Man All-Star Game
(Community Sports ~ 06/19/26)
HASTINGS, Neb. — — The roster has been announced for the 49th annual Sertoma 8-man All-Star football game. Sertoma selects seniors from across the state to play in their final 8-man football game. This year, 46 athletes were selected for the game, with the West team rostering 25 players and the East team rostering 21 players...
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McCook Rebels 14-under build winning streak
(Community Sports ~ 06/19/26)
Kynleigh Brown drove in four runs on two hits to lead Rebels McCook 14U past Sensations-Wright 14U 8-3 on Tuesday. I n the third inning, Brown hit an inside the park grand slam. Kinzley Morgan pitched three innings in relief for Rebels McCook 14U. The right-handed pitcher allowed zero hits and zero runs while, striking out seven and walking two. ...
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MCC pitcher reaches All-America second team
(College Sports ~ 06/19/26)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College sophomore Tate Anderson has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-American Division 1 Baseball second team. Anderson, was one of three pitchers selected to the second team. The 6-4 left-hander from Auckland, New Zealand, was tied for 10th in the nation with 10 pitching wins...
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