Stories from Thursday, July 2, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — Baffling like a firecracker dud which blows up just when you move in close. Confusing as in remembering how many Ls to put in Ogallala on a first spelling attempt. Yet coach Jeff Holthus still loved all those tantalizing tough pitches Ogallala threw against the McCook National Bank Seniors’ lineup Wednesday night...

KEARNEY, Neb. — The City of Kearney Park and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for the Nebraska Senior Games. The Games, for people 50 and older, are scheduled for August 6-9, in Kearney. Events include: Bowling, 5K, 10K, 20K, and 40K Cycling, Golf, 5K and 10K Run, Horseshoes, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Badminton, Free Throw & Hot Shot Basketball, Pickleball, Disc Golf, and Cornhole...

McCOOK, Neb. — A former McCook Community College volleyball player announced Thursday that she is continuing her volleyball career after taking a year off from the sport. Megan Orth, a 2018 MCC graduate, will play volleyball for the Bobcats at St. Thomas University in Florida and pursue her master’s degree...

OGALLALA, Neb. — The McCook First Central Bank Juniors played another close contest, but three late runs earned Ogallala an 8-5 Legion baseball win Wednesday evening. Leadoff batter Coleton Lentz were among the FCB Juniors who scored runs to force a 5-5 deadlock...

McCOOK, Neb. — Crossfit McCook Royals won an 8-5 Majors League game over the Graham Real Estate Brewers at Felling Field Wednesday night. Crossfit Graham Real Estate Brewers got things started in the first inning. Tripp Raile drew a walk, scoring one run...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Heritage Hills Ladies League golfed in a “Guess Your Score” competition Tuesday night. Low scores A Team —Karmon Coleman, Helen Reiners and Joanie Coleman. B Team — Naomi Olson, Tyler Loop, Rhea Hernandez, Jyssica Forch and Alicia Berry...

IMPERIAL, Neb. — Smoke rising near Imperial would be no surprise considering how the Chase County Juniors have sizzled through eight legion baseball games to start this season. Chase pitchers have permitted 18 runs total or 2.2 per game even after Garden County plated eight Wednesday night...

McCook High alum Cameryn Berry made his commitment to University of Nebraska-Kearney football official with a signing ceremony at Weiland Field Wednesday morning. Among the fans witnessing this went were several Berry family members appearing from left. ...

OBERLIN, Kan. -- The Decatur County Commissioners and Board of Health have issued a resolution stating that the wearing of face masks is not required in the county. The action puts the county in line with a number of others that have exempted themselves or refuse to enforce Gov. Laura Kelly’s planned order requiring Kansas residents to wear masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus...

McCOOK, Neb. — Sales of fireworks started off with a bang this year, according to local vendors. Firework stands were allowed to open this past weekend, creating a surge of sales to start off the season. “It definitely makes a difference on what days we start selling,” said Renelle Mooney of the “Ka-boomers 1/2 Price Fireworks.” Operated by the Peace Lutheran Church for its junior/senior youth group, Mooney said sales since the first day rush have been steady and actually higher than last year.That may have something to due with the COVID-19 pandemic shut-down and “kids and families being cooped up,” she said. ...

“There’s nothing to do here.” “I can’t have a career here.” “There’s no entertainment.” On the flip side….”Good schools.” “Low crime rate” “Great outdoor recreation.” These are just a few of the views from McCook youth as part of a recent survey. This past spring, the McCook Community Foundation Fund conducted a youth survey through the McCook High School. All 400-plus high school students were given the opportunity to voice their opinion on a variety of topics related to their community...