Stories from Friday, June 26, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — Who said live sports can’t fill an entire Saturday and most of Sunday during these turbulent times? Fastpitch softball fans can see 23 teams in four divisions compete throughout the annual Firecracker Tournament at McCook’s Jaycees Complex this weekend...

Jonathon Carter HOLBROOK, Neb. — Jonathon Carter, 35, of Holbrook, died today (June 26, 2020). Services are pending with Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge.

Charles Edward Damm May 24, 1944 - June 23, 2020 BIRD CITY, Kan. — Charles Edward Damm, 76, died Tuesday (June 23, 2020), at his home in Bird City. He was born May 24, 1944, at Rockville Center, N.Y. He was a mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Janice (Williams)Damm of Bird City...

Robert L. Horton June 2, 1941 - June 25, 2020 MINDEN, Neb. — Robert L. Horton “Uncle Bob,” 79, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Macon Union Cemetery with the Rev. Philip Sloat officiating. ...

50th anniversary The family of Daniel and Lora O’Brien of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 27, 2020. They were married in 1970 in Imperial, Neb. Their family includes daughters, Karrie O’Brien, Erin Ryan and Kristen O’Brien and 10 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 805 West L, McCook, NE 69001...

While we have grown up thinking that the United States was created by the landing of the Puritans in 1620, a vast portion of what makes up our country today was actually claimed by Spain after the exploratory voyage of Christopher Columbus (an Italian ship’s captain) who sailed because of the monetary contribution of Queen Isabella of Spain in 1492...

PALISADE, Neb. -- Weather permitting, a chip seal project will begin July 7 on US-6, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.  State maintenance forces will be performing the chip seal from Reference Post 50.6 to Reference Post 57.4, Palisade to Hamlet.  Work is anticipated to take 5 days.  One-lane traffic will occur with the use of a pilot car and flaggers...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Two additional persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in counties covered by the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department. They include: • One Keith County resident - A male in his 20’s who is self-isolating at home, and the case is related to community spread...

HUGH BUTLER LAKE, Neb. -- Darrel Meister plans to celebrate the national mammal by hosting viewing sessions of his bison herd July 3-5 at the Red Willow State Recreation Area 5 p.m. each night. Meister has also made arrangements with the Light House Marina to feature bison bratwurst with jalapeño peppers on their menu July 5...

As I piece together dates and places from the past, my best guess is that it was the Christmas of 1969 when I was given my first shortwave radio. We were at Sheppard Air Force Base that year, and Santa brought me an ICP Nine Band-Portable that he probably picked up at the on-base Air Force Post Exchange. Santa didn’t like to pay sales tax...

Winners of the Larry L. Samway Memorial Fishing Derby and Casting Contest above, from left, adults 1st, Jennifer Swartz; 2nd, Troy Swartz, and 3rd, Levi Baughman; Below, kids 1st, Finn Beekman, 2nd, Cade Broz, 3rd, Kaden Wilhelmson.

Winners of the McCook Lions Club Hugh Finn Fishing Derby, held Sunday at Barnett Park, are, from left, Wyat Meyers age10-15 largest fish; Mr Chancellor and daughter Phoebe age 2-9 first 5 fish; Ashlyn Latimer age10-15 largest fish; Ella Miner age 2-9 largest fish; Easton Wulf age 2-9 first 5 fish; Camden Looper age 2-9 largest fish...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College softball team has added two more players for the upcoming school year. MCC Softball Coach Kevin Kaalberg has signed a North Platte athlete with McCook connections in Josie Preece, and a four-sport athlete in Reanna Rife, of Logan, Iowa...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Heritage Hills Men’s League finished week fove of its 2020 season with KC Electric charging into B League lead by one half-point: A League Golight 79 McCook Letterling 77 Samway/Michaelis 76 Arrow/Kohl Auto 75...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook National Bank Seniors capped a World Series-worthy week with their fifth and six consecutive wins Wednesday evening. New senior Joey Gonzales delivered a game-winning, 10th-inning single before pitching a five-shutout against visiting Norton, Kan...

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