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Pairings are all set for four area district finals teams
(High School Sports ~ 10/26/23)
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Cambridge Trojans hold No. 1 in all of Class D-2 while Southwest’s D-1 No. 2 entering district finals on Saturday. They’ll be going from Aurora to Grant with two more area teams pursuing state tournament spots in Overton and Shickley...
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Canadians explore ABCD community development idea
(Column ~ 10/26/23)
Last month, I had the pleasure of taking a four-day bus trip across rural Nebraska with 19 Canadians, mostly from the Newfoundland/Labrador area. As part of the trip, the group visited Lincoln, Shickley, Red Cloud, McCook, Ogallala, the Calamus area and Albion to learn about tourism and economics and the link between the two...
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Daniel L. Linegar, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/26/23)
Daniel L. Linegar, Sr. April 24, 1954 - Oct. 22, 2023 HEMINGFORD, Neb. - Daniel L. Linegar, Sr., age 69, of Hemingford, Neb. passed away on Sun., Oct. 22, 2023 at his home. Dan was born April 24, 1954 in Oberlin, Kan. to parents Richard and JoAnn (Leonard) Linegar. He was one of seven children. Dan graduated from McCook High School with the Class of 1973...
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Ray Lee Balderson
(Obituary ~ 10/26/23)
Ray Lee Balderson May 29, 1930 - Oct. 21, 2023 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Ray Lee Balderson was born May 29, 1930, to Lee Ray Balderson and Edith Arillia (Delaney) Balderson and left this life on Oct. 21, 2023. Ray lived all but the last three years of his life within five miles of Benkelman. ...
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Tillie G. Lucas
(Obituary ~ 10/26/23)
Tillie G. Lucas Nov. 21, 1931 - Oct. 23, 2023 WAUNETA, Neb. - Tillie G. Lucas was born Nov. 21, 1931, in Brandon, Colo., to Joseph and Helen (Kulchar) Sinka. As a young girl she grew up and attended school in the Brandon-Lamar, Colo. area. On May 5, 1950, Tillie married Kenneth R. Lucas in Raton, N.M., with their Aunt Mary and Uncle Earl standing up for them. To this union five children were born: Dennis, Richard, Karen, Tena and Dena...
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Donald Lee “Don” Wagner
(Obituary ~ 10/26/23)
Donald Lee “Don” Wagner May 31, 1927 - Oct. 24, 2023 ORD, Neb. - Donald Lee “Don” Wagner, loving husband and father of 15, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Burwell, Neb. on Oct. 24, 2023; at the age of 96. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. ...
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Ferma L. Scarrow
(Obituary ~ 10/26/23)
Ferma L. Scarrow Nov. 14, 1942 - Oct. 24, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Ferma L. Scarrow, age 80, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Tues., Oct. 24, 2023 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Ferma was born on Nov. 14, 1942 in Vona, Colo. to parents Lloyd W. and Virginia L. (Havens)Wilkinson, Sr. She was one of four children. Ferma graduated from high school in Goodland, Kan. with the Class of 1960...
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Webb Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/26/23)
50th anniversary McCOOK, Neb. - The family of Rich and Christine Webb of McCook, Neb. is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Fri., Oct. 27, 2023. They were married Oct. 27, 1973, in Sidney, Neb. Their family includes children, Tricia (Tony) Ford of Culbertson, Neb.; Angel (Scott) Fleming of Omaha, Neb.; and Ben (late Lindsay Marr) Webb of McCook, Neb...
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Big Give 2023: Uniting communities for charitable impact Nov. 2
(Local News ~ 10/26/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Southwest Nebraska Big Give is nearly here, with the non-profit organizations finalizing plans for the 8th annual event on Thursday, Nov. 2. While many of those organizations serve a specific purpose or project, the many foundations that are part of the Big Give have a focus on raising money for further charitable purposes in the community...
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Latest and best from bowling in McCook
(Community Sports ~ 10/26/23)
Latest league results from TJ’s Family Fun Center where Fullmomentum surged into the lead and Lewis was certainly this week’s MVP family name. Men’s Major Fullmomentum 173.5-96.5 Burton Well Drg 159.5-108.5 Diamond Vogel 154.5-115.5 The Krips 151-116...
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YMCA Co-Ed Volleyball League scores as season gets started
(High School Sports ~ 10/26/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Adult Co-Ed Volleyball season began at McCook’s Ed Thomas YMCA and here are opening scores from Tuesday evening. Red Willow Animal Clinic 2, Low Expectations 0 Serves of Steel 2, T&L Contracting 0 Scoop There It Is 2, Winder 0 Serves of Steel 2, Low Expectations 0...
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'Dracula's Ship' sets sail this weekend
(Local News ~ 10/26/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College theater department invites members of the public to “sail into the nightmare” when they launch “Dracula’s Ship” Saturday and Sunday at the Weeth Theater on campus. This play is written and directed by MCC Theater Instructor Mark Hardiman, adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker...
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McCook girls place four on all-SWC softball team
(High School Sports ~ 10/26/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook features four Bison softball players who’ve made the All-Southwest Conference softball team announced on Tuesday. All four are juniors who will likely be leading the quest for a state tournament after reaching district finals earlier this month...
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Bison go all-out in season finale against Tigers
(High School Sports ~ 10/26/23)
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Who could blame Hastings for running out of gas Wednesday after what the Tigers faced Tuesday evening? McCook Bison were bouncing all over the B-7 district floor Tuesday, making saves and pushing Hastings within six points of a surprising 3-0 sweep...
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Prairie Plains CASA named chamber’s 4th Quarter Honor Business
(Local News ~ 10/26/23)
McCOOK, Neb. – An organization whose volunteers, staff, and board of directors work tirelessly to advocate for children has been chosen as the McCook Chamber’s 4th Quarter Honor Business. Prairie Plains Court Appointed Special Advocates is committed to serving the community and transforming the lives of children experiencing abuse and neglect...
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