Stories from Friday, July 28, 2017

McCOOK, Neb. -- The 2017 McCook Football League held its final night of games Thursday at Weiland Field...

Pete Monzon Tim and Tammy Monzon of McCook announce the birth of their son, Pete Monzon, born July 20, 2017 at Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Grandparents are Merlin and Ruth Needham and Pete and Bonnie Monzon, all of McCook...

The sad thing about old newspapers is that a good portion of them were lost to time. Some that were saved had articles clipped from the paper leaving blanks, others were so damaged that it is hard to read what is written, and the McCook papers are no exception to that rule. Consequently, when you are researching McCook and the surrounding area, you need to broaden your search in Nebraska newspapers rather than clicking on a McCook Tribune tab when you are using www.chroniclingamerica.gov ...

70th anniversary The family of Armin and Gladys Leising of Arapahoe, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of their 70th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. They were married at Immanuel Lutheran Church north of Arapahoe in 1947. Their family includes children, Nancy Dunfee of Lancaster, Ohio, David Leising of Seward, Neb., Jane Ellis of Holdrege, Neb., Phillip Leising of Arapahoe, Ruth Oswald of Madison, Neb., Arlene Suchan of Billings, Mont., and Walt Leising of Arapahoe; 30 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College Indian Boosters have extended the deadline of their annual fundraiser for McCook Community College athletics to Friday, Aug. 4. Anyone interested in helping promote MCC’s athletic programs are invited to send a contribution...

CULBERTSON, Neb. — Donations, fund-raisers and grants are enhancing the 60-some-year-old public pool in Culbertson. Swimmers and guards are taking full advantage of this summer’s Phase One improvements, which include a new spiral Vortex slide and new lifeguard chairs. The phase also includes new concrete and wind-sail shades on the east side of the pool...

ALLIANCE, Neb. — The final rundown of Class B’s Legion state baseball schedule before tournament play begins on Saturday. Remember, the McCook National Bank Seniors (28-8 record) are set to play Malinelli Mechanic Pride from Omaha Roncalli (26-16) at 1 p.m. MDT...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Indianola’s Kenny Weaver captured a Cornhusker State Games Arm Wrestling championship this week. Weaver conquered the Male Left-Handed Novice champion for 221 pounds and over. The area powerhouse also placed second among Male Right-Handed Novice arm wrestlers weighing 199 pounds or above...

Aubrey Frederick and Phalen Sanford of Benkelman sing Chris Young’s and Cassadee Pope’s song “Think of Me” Thursday evening, opening for the Dylan Bloom Band during an MNB “Hot Summer Nights” concert in Norris Park in McCook. Aubrey, Phalen and drummer Andrew Stevens of McCook will open too, for the country band “Ricochet,” Saturday at 7 p.m. ...

Southwest Nebraska residents enjoyed blue skies, temperatures in the mid-'80s and a host of original music performed by the Dylan Bloom Band Thursday evening at Norris Park. The midwestern country rock band originating from North Bend, and outspoken lyrically about their pride in having small town, farming community roots, more than met expectations as a must see Nebraska band...

“Sven” grabs a mouthful of leaves as he weaves his way through “Pack Course” obstacles with his handler Blake Emig in the 4-H llama show at the Dundy County Fair in Benkelman Thursday morning. The ability to eat on the run probably isn’t part of the course, which simulates a real-life pack through the countryside and entails picking up the mail, jumping logs, walking through fallen brush, and maneuvering through a stand of trees. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The second annual Prairie Roots Festival is set for Saturday at Barnett Park in McCook and includes a myriad of activities, promising fun for all ages and an outdoor music scene unlike anything else in the area. Activities kick off with registration for the 4v4 co-ed sand volleyball tournament at 1 p.m., with competition set to begin at 1:30 p.m. and a team entry fee of $40...

I’ve heard Donald Trump called literally every name in the book since he declared his candidacy for the Presidency. And it runs the gamut of compliments and put-downs from God-like to the Devil Incarnate. Hardly anyone has a neutral opinion of him. He’s either the best guy or the worst guy to ever be elected President...

Congress “kicked the can down the road” with the overnight failure to repeal or replace Obamacare, but Nebraska officials are in no position to point fingers at Washington. To no one’s surprise, the closing of four beer stores in Whiteclay has been a boon to the beer business in adjoining cities as Pine Ridge Reservation residents drive to places like Gordon, Hay Springs, Chadron and mainly to Rushville...

Get the pictures? Dear Editor, Scene 1. No farmer would build a playground and fresh-water pool for his family in the chicken yard, O.K? Scene 2. Our Barnett Park, a wonderful place, with playgrounds, sports field, picnic areas and fresh water ponds!...

The past few weeks have been a gift so great and powerful that it renewed by energy to get back to the flower beds. My appreciation extends not only to the residents, staff, board and commissioners, but also to Red Willow County citizens for their support of Hillcrest Nursing Home. Welcome to Rural Health and Development on guiding this caring ship to a safe port...

The Bolles Canyon Skatepark looks sharp as ever Thursday afternoon as parks worker Hunter Potthoff trims new grass taking root in the area.

Summer is the perfect time to turn over a new you. With the arrival of warm weather, a relaxed schedule and summer vacations, this is the moment to invest in a new wardrobe and, of course, a new, healthier menu. When you think of summer cuisine, light and flavorful is the order of the day, and nothing captures that order quite like a fresh, vibrant salad...