Stories from Wednesday, April 9, 2008

McCook Lady Bison win duals against Ogallala and Holdrege, Tuesday at the McCook Bison tennis courts.

June 1, 1916 - April 7, 2008 IMPERIAL -- Lula Belle Williams, 91, died Monday (April 7, 2008), at Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial. She was born on June 1, 1916, on her father's homestead near Lamont, in northwest Dundy County, to Hiram A. and Fannie L. (Turner) Davis. She attended the Broad Valley School District No. 59 through the eighth grade and attended Sunday school in Lamont...

Downtown Norris Avenue is more than an economic generator, it's the heart and soul of the community. That was the message McCook Main Street President Bill Longnecker gave the McCook City Council at its regular meeting Monday night, in his update of Lied Main Street Program activities...

Joan and Joe Maddux's yearling paint filly, "Olympian Sunrise", wears extremely rare "war bonnet" markings. The Madduxes, of rural Wauneta, have raised paint horses since 1999; "I just like the looks of them," Joan said. "They're so pretty." Olympian Sunrise is the Madduxes' first colt with the markings of a mystical Indian pony whose supernatural powers made it and its warrior rider invincible in battle. ...

Extending a construction deadline and selecting an engineer for the Kelley Park Walking Trail were several consent agenda items the McCook City Council approved Monday night at its regular meeting. When completed, the 13.2 mile trail will loop in and around the city. ...