Stories from Wednesday, August 8, 2018

McCOOK, Neb. — Some publications are previewing high school football in June, so the Gazette decided to start its own pre-season guessing game as openers are just more than two weeks away. A first look shows preps are unintentionally following one good National Football League example:...

KEARNEY, Neb. — Three former student-athletes will be inducted into the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) Athletic Hall of Fame including Eustis-Farnam alum Lance Pfeiffer. The inductions will take place during ceremonies on Homecoming weekend this Sept. 14-15...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — With just one night of racing action left in the season at Dawson County Raceway, every point matters that much more, especially for Sunday evening victors Anthony Roth, Jacob Olmstead, Mike Nichols and Luke Wassom. Grabbing an early lead and never looking back, Roth of Columbus was able to keep the momentum of his dream season alive by scoring another IMCA Modified Feature victory...

McCOOK, Neb. — John Brazell’s hole-in-one during the recent Couples Tournament makes it a magical quartet at Heritage Hills Golf Course so far this year. Hole No. 16 has been the perfect driving number where Brazell, Cindy Pierce and Brett Chmiel have all made historic shots since early June...

Carol Glass McCOOK, Neb. — Carol Glass, 67, of McCook, died Tuesday (Aug. 7, 2018), at her home in McCook. Services are pending with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home.

7-D Lockshop owner Keith Delano wields the ceremonial wooden scissors during a ribbon cutting event at his East 2nd Street location Tuesday morning. Delano was honored as a returning chamber member and attendees shared several comical stories detailing their personal experiences with the longtime local locksmith. 7-D Lockshop was started by Delano's father and the business has served the area for more than 40 years...

Every day, millions of Americans bake and prepare unique foods in their own homes. A growing number of these people are looking to boost their income or start a business by selling their homemade recipes to others in their community. The members of this growing industry are known as cottage food producers...