Stories from Tuesday, June 23, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — Not even nine hit batters in one game can match how many McCook National Bank Seniors are rounding the bases so far this season. The MNB boys shook off those plunks and are literally crushing baseballs whether it’s Elwood, Eustis or Kearney Jerseys pitchers trying to contain them...

McCOOK, Neb. — A three-run third inning helped Graham Real Estate Brewers battle to a 4-4 tie with Macs Drive In Red Sox on Friday. Macs Drive In Red Sox got on the board in the first inning when Trey T doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs...

KEARNEY, Neb. — McCook’s First Central Bank Juniors made great strides from games one to two during an opening doubleheader loss at Kearney Five Points Monday night. Following a 9-1 first game, Five Points needed Quintin Foster’s bases-loaded walkoff double to rally past McCook FCB 9-8...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Timely two-RBI hits kept McCook Pinnacle Bank out of the North Platte Rattlers’ reach throughout a terrific 12-10 Legion B baseball victory on Saturday. Lincoln Michaelis stole home to start the fun and Brett Fraker’s home run capped this first win of Pinnacle’s season...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Thunder 14-and-under softball girls are home to start their season Wednesday against BerMis at McCook’s Jaycees Complex. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. The Thunder continue a busy two-week schedule with games at Arapahoe on June 29 and July 1 (7:30 p.m. starts both days)...

McCOOK, Neb. — Rick Brown, a Wyoming native who spent many years working in technology, is returning to college volleyball as assistant coach at McCook Community College. He will also serve as a residence life assistant in Brooks Hall. Brown worked from 2006-2018 as a technology solutions sales professional in the “Four Corners” states of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado...

CURTIS, Neb. -- A former McCook man faces drug charges and is suspected of involvement in the death of a Lincoln woman who was attending college in Curtis. Authorities are awaiting results of an autopsy of Jamie Spratlen, 22, of Lincoln, who was in her second year of veterinary studies at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture...

McCOOK, Neb. -- A free drive-up mobile food pantry is set for the Red Willow County Fairgrounds, 1412 W. Fifth, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. According to the Food Bank for the Heartland, as Nebraskans and Iowans continue to struggle with the community and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many find themselves in the unexpected position of seeking emergency food assistance. The need for meals is more critical than ever...

Sen. Ben Sasse has announced that works by Corinne Baker of McCook, above, and Elaine Roggenkamp of Indianola, right, were winners of his statewide photography contest. “Nebraska is “The Good Life” and these students captured the heart of our state -- from bluffs and Sandhills to ranch and farmland, to the home of Husker football -- these young photographers show the best of Nebraska. I am proud to recognize and share their talent with the whole state.”...

Atwood, Kansas can be proud of one of their former residents that passed this last week. He was Ramon Horinek, LtCol USAF Retired and had the distinction of spending five and a half years as a guest of the North Vietnamese Army in the Hanoi Hilton as a POW. Tough duty following his capture after being shot down in his F-105 in 1968. Your columnist met him once and visited when the Vietnam Wall came to Norton, Kansas. A hero in my eyes. May he rest in peace...

Bonnie Jean Glasco Feb. 16, 1950 - June 12, 2020 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Bonnie Jean Glasco, age 70, of Colorado Springs, passed away on June 12, 2020, in her home, with her son, Nick, by her side. Bonnie was born Feb. 16, 1950, in McCook, Neb., to Jake and Leila Fries, one of four children. She attended country school and then Culbertson Public School, graduating in 1968. She continued her education by attending college at Kearney State College with a teaching degree...

Mildred Roschewski Aug. 17, 1925 - June 20, 2020 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Mildred Sophia Carolina (Haarberg) Roschewski was born Aug. 17, 1925, to Dietrich Carl Heinrich Haarberg (Dick) and Lena Dorothea (Alsleben) Haarberg at home in Wallace County (Sharon Springs), Kan. She was baptized in Wallace County and confirmed in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of rural Wauneta, Neb. Mildred graduated eighth grade from St. Paul’s Lutheran School in rural Wauneta...

Alton Clyde Anderson Feb. 3, 1935 - June 19, 2020 TRENTON, Neb. — Alton Clyde Anderson, age 85, of Trenton, passed away at the El Dorado Manor on Friday, June 19, 2020.  He was born in Trenton on Feb. 3, 1935, to Thomas Henry and Lena Dorothy (Cole) Anderson.  Clyde grew up and attended school in Trenton...

Deanna Kohmetscher Aug. 22, 1943 - June 20, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Deanna Kohmetscher, age 76, of McCook, passed away at Community Hospital of McCook on June 20, 2020.  She was born in McCook on Aug. 22, 1943, to Andrew and Mary Elizabeth (Schutte) Kometscher. Deanna was a lifelong resident of McCook...