Stories from Tuesday, January 9, 2018

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is urging motorists to be prepared for the potential of hazardous conditions with an expected winter storm this week. The storm could make driving difficult in various parts of the state. “The storm forecasted for this week could make for dangerous driving conditions across a large portion of the state,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. ...

I read with interest the nominations of two young men to service academies in last Thursday and Friday issues of the Gazette. Eli and Gideon Fink, twins, from Stratton seniors at Dundy County Stratton High School. Gideon was familiar to us because he brought items for Grannie Annie to send to “her soldiers” in her Adopt a Chaplain program. ...

Jana Partners and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System want Apple to do more about young people getting addicted to their iPhones. It’s worth noting because they own $2 billion of Apple stock, and are basically asking the company to make its product less attractive to consumers...

McCOOK, Neb. — An increase in lodging taxes collected and a renewed focus on pheasants can be credited for improving the tourism outlook in Red Willow County. Those two things, and the appeal of the mating dance of greater prairie chickens — a “bucket list item” for birders...

McCOOK, Neb. —During the Red Willow County board of commissioners’ yearly reorganization Monday morning, Earl McNutt of McCook started his 15th year as chairman of the county commissioners. McNutt, the representative of District 1, was elected unanimously on a motion and a second by fellow commissioners Steve Downer, District 2, and Jacque Riener, District 3, as 2018 chairman. Downer was selected to serve as vice-chairman...

McCook, Neb. —Troy Bruntz, Community Hospital President & CEO, has announced the hospital will hold a public meeting at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 23 in the Prairie View Conference Rooms at Community Hospital, 1301 East H Street, McCook, Nebraska. The purpose of the meeting is to provide members of The Community Hospital Association and other members of the general public with information regarding the upcoming planning and construction of Project 1...

Gloria D. Becker Aug. 8, 1954 -Jan. 1, 2018 MINDEN, Neb. — Gloria D. Becker, 63, of Minden, passed away on Jan. 1, 2018, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Minden with Reverend Daniel Davis and Reverend Berke Landrum officiating. ...

Thomas LeRoy Magorian RICHMOND, Va. — Thomas L. Magorian of Richmond passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2017, at the age of 84. Tom was born in Palisade, Neb., to LeRoy and Neita Magorian who preceded him in death. Tom is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce Fallert Magorian and his children, Bobby (Ellie), Pamela, Amy Howell (David), and Elisha. ...

Carla J. Marintzer HERNDON, Kan. — Carla J. Marintzer, 71, died today (Jan. 9, 2018), at Rawlins County Health Center in Atwood, Kan. Services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin.

OXFORD, Neb. — Southern Valley’s girls beat the Bertrand Vikings and Holdrege Dusters to finish a successful first week of 2018. Senior Case Bose’s 24 points helped the Eagles (7-5 record) win a back-and-forth battle over Holdrege, 57-51, Sa turday evening...

KEARNEY, Neb. — McCook divers earned three top eight places to lead the Bison boys’ swim team at Kearney on Saturday. The Bison scored 82 points for fifth among six teams, ahead of Scottsbluff (73). Lincoln Pius X (343) and Kearney (264) finished 1-2...

MAYWOOD, Neb. — What defines dominance? How about junior Jayden Widener scoring one less point (21) than two teams combined (22) against Maywood-Hayes Center last weekend? The Wolves reached 10-2 this season with a 59-9 win over Paxton Friday night and 47-13 vs. McPherson County on Saturday...

McCOOK, Neb. — Tournament drama takes over the YMCA basketball courts for three straight Wednesday nights with eight Men’s League teams battling for one title. The challenge tips off this week when undefeated Community Hospital (5-0) unleashes its 86 points-per-game offense against Ballin Ballers (0-5)...