Stories from Tuesday, June 30, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — It came down to the wire on Monday, with Pinnacle Bank Junior B taking victory on a dramatic walk-off double in the late innings that sealed an 8-7 victory over Broken Bow Ponies A. The game was tied awith Pinnacle Bank Junior B batting in the bottom of the fifth when Brodhey Wood doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Customers of the Red Willow-Frontier County’s USDA Service Center in McCook may now conduct business in person in the office by appointment only. Visitors will be pre-screened based on health concerns or recent travel and must adhere to social distancing guidelines. According to local guidelines, Face coverings are encouraged but not required for in-office appointments...

Glenda Loeffler May 5, 1930 - June 28, 2020 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Glenda Aurelia Loeffler was born May 5, 1930, in Wauneta, Neb., to George Edward and Wilma Rowena (Waidley) Rowley. Glenda grew up and attended school in Imperial, Nebraska, where she graduated with the Class of 1948 from Chase County High School...

Jonathan Jay Carter March 17, 1985 = June 26, 2020 HOLBROOK, Neb. — Jonathan Jay Carter, age 35, of Holbrook, passed away on June 26, 2020, after short battle with cancer.  He was born in Cambridge on March 17, 1985, to Steven and Gail (Jones) Carter. Jonathan attended Cambridge Schools...

Marion Eldon Johnson June 21, 1928 - June 28, 2020 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Marion Eldon Johnson was born on June 21, 1928, at Freedom, Neb., to Knowles and Lillian (Bush) Johnson.  He entered his Lord and Savior’s presence Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Great Plains Medical Center at North Platte...

NORTON, Kan. — The Norton Seniors Legion baseball team had just enough to down McCook’s First Central Bank Juniors, 8-5 and 8-7, in a Sunday doubleheader. Cameron Werkmeister pitched a solid first game for McCook, allowing only walk during about a four-inning stretch according to coach Kaden Sitzman...

McCOOK, Neb. — Graham Real Estate Brewers snagged a late lead and defeated Macs Drive In Red Sox 8-7 on Monday in McCook Midget Baseball Action action at Felling Field. The game was tied 7-7 with Graham Real Estate batting in the top of the sixth when Tripp Raile grounded out, scoring one run...

McCOOK, Neb. — There was no masking the Firecracker Tournament’s most impressive softball team in McCook last weekend. From their opening 21-run blast to pitching three consecutive shutouts, McCook’s Rebels Black 14-and-under were sensational throughout four wins for their home fans at the Jaycees Complex...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The COVID-19 pandemic has created some challenges with grocery shopping for local residents, and the McCook Pantry has not been immune from those challenges. The McCook Rotary Club has stepped in to help, and not only were they able to re-stock the pantry shelves with some hard-to-get items, they were also able to purchase all of the items from local businesses...

CURTIS, Neb. – The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis has announced on-campus classes will begin for the fall semester on August 24. The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, part of the University of Nebraska system, is planning a schedule for all classes to be on campus for the 2020-21 academic year, announced NCTA Dean Larry Gossen...

It was well after midnight and the really bright flashing lights were lighting up our front room from about a block away. Old people get up at odd times of the night to tend to a bathroom break! I couldn’t tell if it was fire or police and speculated that it could have a neighbor having a small fire, a drug bust or maybe a car wreck. ...

A year ago some wag suggested, only partly in jest, that an extra sales tax be imposed on fireworks sales with the proceeds going to the McCook Humane Society to help care for the dogs that wind up there after being scared by all the explosions. Perhaps part of the proceeds should go to pet owners to help pay for cleaning carpets soiled because Fido refuses to go outside to do his business...

Dear Congressman Adrian Smith, In response to your E-news of 27 June 2020, “What About the Dent?” and your commentary on a National Infrastructure Bill … While deficit and debt reduction are laudable goals, this is not the time to raise such concerns...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook's National Bank Seniors and First Central Bank Juniors both have seen games against Hays, Kan., postponed tonight due to lack of Hays pitching arms. The Hays teams played in a four-day tournament last weekend while also preparing for their own Wild West Tournament this weekend. Consequently, there just aren't enough pitchers available tonight...