Stories from Tuesday, November 13, 2018

First off a disclaimer. I have great respect of Gene O. Morris, past editor and recent prolific columnist for the Gazette. Politically Gene and I sit on opposite sides of the fence politically. I consider myself a bit conservative and vote Republican. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Public School district’s net position, compared to last year, has dropped by half a million dollars. McCook School’s business manager John Brazil presented the audit done by KSO CPAs and Advisors of Kearney, Neb., of financial statements for the year ending August 2018, at the regular McCook School Board meeting Monday night...

McCOOK, Neb. — A McCook Board of Education member emphasized the need for students to be aware of careers in the technical trade. Loretta Hauxwell, the board member, noted from a survey of McCook High School students that only 8 percent plan to attend a trade or technical school. The community needs more than that, she said at the regular school board meeting Monday night. “How do we push that?” she asked...

McCOOK, Neb. — With the 2018 Big Give McCook just a few days away, the 23 non-profit organizations are gearing up for a full day of activities and, hopefully, a full day of philanthropy. Big Give McCook is Thursday, a 24-hour opportunity for the community to show their financial support for nearly two dozen non-profits. ...