Stories from Friday, April 13, 2018

89th birthday The family of Rosalie Weskamp is requesting a card shower in honor of her 89th birthday on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.  She was born in 1929 in Indianola, Neb.  She married Vernon Weskamp in 1949 and they were married for 44 years until he passed away in 1993. She is a member of St. ...

Allison Sue Matson Bart and Kayla Matson of McCook announce the birth of their daughter, Allison Sue Matson, who was born April 4, 2018, at Cambridge, Neb. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long. She has one brother, Axell Matson, 21 months old. ...

Kimber Dawn Large Greg and Courtney Large of Curtis, Neb., announce the birth of their daughter, Kimber Dawn Large, who was born Dec. 29, 2017, at North Platte, Neb. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents are Kevin and Peggy Fritsche of Maywood, Neb., and Dean and Janice Large of Wauneta, Neb. Great-grandparents are Paul and Levina Fritsche of McCook, Neb., Stan and Jackie Nelson of Curtis, Marvin Large of Imperial, Neb., and Leona Nutt of Curtis...

We have always been a giving town and proof of that generosity stands right before our eyes if we just look for it. When I attended the public hearing at the City Council chambers last night, I wondered if we had not forgotten our history of giving and instead look to government to provide all forms of services...

HASTINGS, Neb. -- McCook managed a sixth-place finish at Thursday’s Hastings High Invitational with a score of 338...

McCOOK, Neb. -- McCook Community College’s Fan Appreciation Day, which was originally scheduled for this weekend, has been rescheduled for Monday, April 16, due to impending winter weather...

STERLING, Colo. – The McCook Community College golf team took over the Region IX lead Thursday in seasonal standings, winning the Northeastern Junior College tournament by eight strokes. The tournament was shortened to one day because of weather concerns Friday...

He traveled from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia to the McCook Community College campus – site-unseen – in August of 2017 for a chance to play baseball. He had no scholarship, just wanted a chance...

GOTHENBURG, Neb. -- Three gold medals and 12 other top-three performances helped the McCook boys to Thursday's Dutch Zorn championship...

McCOOK, Neb. -- McCook was clinical in its Senior Day sweep...

McCOOK, Neb. — Despite blizzard warnings for today, McCook High School’s prom on Saturday will go on, said MHS principal, Jeff Gross. But maintenance crews will be out in full force Saturday to make sure streets and parking lots at the high school and the “Lift” building are cleared for prom goers, he said today...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will be asked to approve financing with a local bank in buying city fire equipment, at its regular meeting Monday, 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Municipal Building. The item is from the consent agenda, typically approved in one motion with other consent agenda items unless pulled for discussion...

We wish McCook Economic Development Corp. director Andrew Ambriz all the best as he moves on to a similar position in Broken Bow. He and his wife recently welcomed a new baby, and we completely understand a desire to share a growing family with grandparents and other family members...

The popular song used in the title of this week’s column recorded by Credence Clearwater Revival is particularly important to everyone living close by this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued several warnings concerning the storm moving into our area today and has used at least two phrases I’ve not seen in the 23 years I’ve lived here. When they talk about life-threatening conditions with wind gusts up to 80 mph, it’s time to take them seriously...

This is the last week for this year’s legislative session as we will adjourn Sine Die on April 18th. My colleagues and I have worked hard these past few months on trying pass legislation that helps Nebraskans all across the state. I appreciate all the words of support you have given me during this session. ...

50th anniversary The family of Donald and Lois Reiners of Indianola, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 15, 2018. They were married in 1968 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Emily Arp had options...

CURTIS, Neb. -- Medicine Valley defended its home turf by winning Thursday’s Medicine Valley Golf Tournament at Arrowhead Meadows in Curtis...