Stories from Friday, June 16, 2017

Ellis Lyle Sutton Feb. 21, 1921 - June 12, 2017 MCCOOK, Neb. — Ellis Lyle Sutton, 96, a retired farmer-stockman, passed away Monday night, June 12, 2017, at Community Hospital in McCook. Ellis was born on a farm north of Stratton on Feb. 21, 1921, to James and Mabel (Gallagher) Sutton. He graduated from Stratton High School in 1938...

Alberta L. "Bert" Kellie NORTH PLATTE, neb. — Alberta L. "Bert" Kellie, 78, of North Platte, died Wednesday (June 14, 2017), at Great Plains Health in North Platte.  She was born in McCook and graduated from McCook High School. Visitation is Sunday, June 18, 2018, from 1 to 6 p.m. ...

LYONS, Colo. — Tristan Brianne Darling of McCook, Neb., and Wyatt Nicholas Peterson of Gretna, Neb., were united in marriage April 8, 2017, at Lionscrest Manor in Lyons with the brides’ father, Kevin Darling, officiating. Parents of the bride are Kevin and Tami Darling of McCook. Grandparents are Jan and Gene Mahon of McCook, the late Gary Shepherd, John Darling of Casa Grande, Ariz., and the late Shirley Darling...

McCOOK, Neb. — City department heads have until July 5 to get their budget requests in, according to the budget schedule the McCook City Council will be asked to approve at its regular meeting Monday evening, 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center. According to the proposed calendar, a public review meeting will be Monday, Aug. 14 at a special meeting...

60th anniversary The family of Marvin and Betty Harms of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 16, 2017. Cards of congratulations will reach them at Highland Park, 610 East 14th Street, Apt. A6, McCook, NE 69001. ...

MCCOOK, Neb. — A judge has ruled in a Red Willow County District Court civil suit that owners of a McCook dog kennel can not keep more than 40 dogs on the property and must pay $10,000 in compensation to neighbors who filed a lawsuit against him. District Court Judge Donald E. ...

Londyn Harper Reichert Chris and Samantha Reichert of McCook, Neb., announce the birth of their daughter, Londyn Harper Reichert, born April 29, 2017, at Cambridege, Neb. She weighed 8 pounds, 6.5 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. She has two sisters, Addisyn, 4, and Kynsley, 2. Grandparents are Ron and Pam Stuck of Holbrook, Neb., and Richard and Pam Reichert of Benkelmen, Neb...

00:16 Southeast McCook - Intrusion Alarm 00:30 1400 West 15th - Suspicious Activity 02:55 Rural West Indianola - Red Willow Deputy Arrested Subject for Drving Under the Influence of Alcohol 04:46 1300 East H - Other Agency Assist 04:52 Northeast McCook - Security Check...

While I keep mentioning www.chroniclingamerica.gov for newspaper references, I fail to remind people that our genealogy society has transcriptions of weddings and obituaries on our web page, www.swngs.org. We also have in our library copies clipped from newspapers of those same items plus anniversaries. An index of names available in these reference books spanning 1960-2000 is on the same webpage...

My buddies and I were sitting around happy hour the other day bemoaning the cost of lunch in and around McCook. What used to be dinner prices are now lunch prices because it’s hard to find decent food for less than ten dollars a plate. And, although not quite as pricey as sit-down restaurants, fast food restaurants aren’t far behind in their pricing either, especially if you purchase a drink...

Roberts Farms Grasshopper Tristan Campbell could hit cruise control while reaching third base safely and driving in an early run against the McCook National Bank Rivercats at Felling Field Thursday night. Campbell delivered two of the three ’Hoppers hits, but those Rivercats would rally for a 3-1 victory. Colby Orozco, Kycen Bradley and Jakob Wagner drove home Rivercat runs. The McCook Minors Division finishes regular-season play tonight. Watch for more details Monday...

McCOOK, Neb. – Top six placers from Sunday’s Junior Olympic Track Meet on Sunday. FIELD EVENTS Discus throw Girls, ages 13-14: 1. Correy Koellner, Imperial, 87’2”; 2. Kaydee Diefenbaugh, Elwood, 57’8”; 3. Remington Yaw, Imperial, 54’6”; 4. Addison Broz, Hayes Center, 54’5”; 5. Lauren Hickey, Elwood, 49’; 6. Jessica Yaw, Imperial, 28’1”...

McCOOK, Neb. — A terrific top of the first inning was about all two visitors could celebrate against McCook’s burly B Legion teams Thursday evening. The AmFirst Bank boys spotted Cozad a quick 4-0 lead, then showed everyone why they have won nine of 10 games this season...

Latest standings from the Heritage Men’s Golf League after play on Wednesday: A League McCook Lettering 158 Samway/Barnett’s 155 Culbertson Bank 153 Trenton Agency 152.5 Old Sarges Bar 150.5 Studio 205 145.5 Arrow Car Wash 140.5 Sis Farms LLC 140.5...

The McCook Football League Program will again be run for boys entering grades five through eight this summer. Due to large enrollment expected, we are asking for parents to enroll their athletes as soon as possible so that we may address equipment needs. Once again, registrations are limited to no more than 80 participants per age division. No more will be allowed...

The McCook Football League Program will again be run for boys entering grades five through eight this summer. Due to large enrollment expected, we are asking for parents to enroll their athletes as soon as possible so that we may address equipment needs. Once again, registrations are limited to no more than 80 participants per age division. No more will be allowed...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2017 Summer Tennis Clinic will arrive in McCook on Saturday. The clinic is open to all girls and boys entering ninth through 12th grades. Hastings College Men’s Tennis Coach Comron Yazgerdi will provide the instruction...