Stories from Monday, July 13, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. -- McCook High School's 2020 graduation ceremonies are set for July 31. The administration has issued the following statement: Graduation Ceremonies As we continue to navigate guidelines, questions regarding graduation are frequently discussed. McCook Public Schools understand the importance of graduation in the...

HAIGLER, Neb. -- Organizers have decided to cancel an annual music festival in Haigler. The following statement was issued: "..All options considered, and decision had to be made regarding this year’s Summer Music Festival in the Park scheduled for Sunday afternoon, August 9. Sadly, and with much deliberation in trying to make the right decision—we have cancelled...

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska Extension is offering free online horticulture classes via Facebook now through September Tuesday evenings via Zoom. These classes are being taught statewide by Nebraska Extension horticulture educators on popular, seasonal topics the general public will enjoy...

60th anniversary It is Lynn and Rose Sitzman's 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, July 17, 2020. Lets shower them with cards and make their day special. Send greetings to 1627 N. Columbia Seward, NE 68434. Thank you for being a special part of their momentous day...

My first memory of going fishing was at the Medicine Creek lake when the water level wasn’t even close to full. Dad, who grew up fishing every creek and river in the area, loved fishing for catfish and though I’m not really sure why he took me along (it may be that mom wanted a break), off we went with worms, poles, bobbers and net. ...