Stories from Tuesday, February 23, 2016

OMAHA, Neb. -- Mackenzie Esch of Indianola, Nebraska, has been chosen as one of 10 4-H members to participate at the 4-H collection at Omaha Fashion Week. In order to be considered, 4-H garments must have been exhibited at the Nebraska State Fair and demonstrate elements such as being fashion forward, runway appropriate and display high quality construction...

OMAHA, Neb. -- Mackenzie Esch of Indianola, Nebraska, has been chosen as one of 10 4-H members to participate at the 4-H collection at Omaha Fashion Week. In order to be considered, 4-H garments must have been exhibited at the Nebraska State Fair and demonstrate elements such as being fashion forward, runway appropriate and display high quality construction...

BARTLEY, Neb. -- Results from the 2015-2016 Republican Plains Activity Conference speech meet tournament Feb. 17 at Southwest Junior/Senior High in Bartley, included: HUMOROUS PROSE 1. Joel Schroeder, Paxton; 2. Maisie Kennicutt, Wallace; 3. Justyn Luedke, Paxton; 4. Derek Monie, Arapahoe; 5. Abe Whitson, Arapahoe; 6. Hannah Robertson, Wallace; 7. Rylee Smith, Dundy County-Stratton; 8. Kelsey Kermmoade, Alma...

The Walk In My Shoes Foundation recently donated books about children with disabilities and with information for parents and teachers, to the McCook Public Library and McCook Elementary School. The Walk In My Shoes Foundation has a walk the second weekend in Ocotber to raise awareness about children with all different types of disabilities. ...

CULBERTSON, Neb. -- Because of a growing need for help with groceries, the hours at the Hitchcock County Pantry in Culbertson have been increased. Pantry board members have already seen increased traffic at the Pantry because of the new hours. Barb Ostrum, a member of the Pantry board of directors, said Friday that local participation last year at two events called "Mobile Pantries" indicated a definite need in the Hitchcock County area for assistance in stocking kitchen cupboards and feeding families.. ...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- As people assess their finances at tax time, it's also time for those attending college to fill out federal financial aid forms, prepare for scholarship deadlines and explore the best options for paying for college. At Mid-Plains Community College there is more than $1.2 million in scholarships available but the priority scholarship deadline is March 1...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Work Ethic Camp may be only a couple of years away from an expansion project which could provide a boon for state corrections, as well as the local economy. Community leaders praised WEC staff in November when Department of Corrections Director Scott Frakes released his strategic plan and included expansion of the McCook facility among projects slated for future consideration. ...

Well it really isn't possible but last week I came close. I needed to make a quick trip to check on my brother who lives in Long Pine. Ah yes Long Pine, Nebraska the small, really small, village that sits high on the bank of Long Pine Creek between Ainsworth and Bassett. ...

Kimberly Dawn Clements Feb. 16, 1965 - Feb. 22, 2016 McCOOK, Neb. -- Kimberly Dawn Clements, age 51, of McCook, died at her home on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. She was born in Denver, Colo. to Dale and Cheryl (Hester) Clements. Kimberly lived most of her adult life in Colorado...

Shari Lyn Brandt Jan. 11, 1951 - Feb. 22, 2016 McCOOK, Neb. -- Shari Lyn Brandt, age 65, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver. Shari was born on Jan. 11, 1951, to Allan and Donna (Ruby) Stobie in St. Louis, Mo. She graduated from Lane High School in Charlottesville, Va., in 1969...