Stories from Thursday, October 8, 2020

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. – Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Southwest Nebraska Public Health District, starting Friday, Oct. 9, Tri Valley Health System has implemented visitor restrictions to all patients. No visitors will be allowed, except for end of life instances and labor and delivery. ...

GERING, Neb. — Make no mistake: McCook wants nothing less than a dog-pound mentality even against foes who’s only scored five touchdowns all season. Wrap those Bulldogs up and bring ‘em down! That’s how the Bison see Friday’s contest after too many Aurora Huskies slipped away last week...

Rosalie Ann (Townsend) Stull Jan. 5, 1938 - Oct. 2, 2020 LANSING, Kan. — Loving mother, Rosalie Ann (Townsend) Stull, 82, of Lansing, died peacefully at her home, Twin Oaks Assisted Living on Oct. 2, 2020, in Lansing. She was born Jan. 5, 1938, in St. Joseph Mo., and is predeceased by her parents, James H. and Frances (Massing) Townsend of Lansing, Kan., and her daughter, Cecilia Rose Daniels of Lansing, Kan...

Gene Mahon Oct. 7, 1941 - Oct. 5, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Gene Mahon, age 78, of McCook, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 5, 2020. He was born in Benkelman, Neb., on Oct. 7, 1941, to George and Lillian (Carlock) Mahon. He attended and graduated from Haigler High School in 1959. Gene then traveled to California in a car with $35 to chase his dreams...

Delbert “Gene” Carter McCOOK, Neb. — Delbert “Gene” Carter, 82, of McCook, died Wednesday (Oct. 7, 2020), at Community Hospital in McCook. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements...

WAUNETA, Neb. — The Wauneta-Palisade Broncos brought their power tools to mow through Garden County and Perkins County for a clean triangular sweep Tuesday night. W-P’s now 11-7 this season following 25-12, 25-13 victories over Garden. Senior Haylee Sandman’s 11 kills ignited this 11th win, and her three ace serves matched junior Alexa Sandman’s team-high performance...

McCook High’s freshmen kept the visiting Colby (Kan.) Eagles during a volleyball victory at McCook High Tuesday afternoon. The Bison reserves also prevailed to complete this sweep.

Results from week seven of league action at TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook where Deveny Motors now leads the league over top foes Quality Irrigation and Diamond Vogel: Men’s Major Deveny Motors 131.5-78.5 Quality Irrigaiion 129-80 Fullmomentum 120.5-89.5...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton caught as many Hi-Line passes as Hi-Line during a 52-0 triumph Friday night. The D-1 No. 1 Tigers (5-0) intercepted six passes with sophomore Corbin Horner catching two one along with one pick each from senior Lincoln Waters, juniors Bobby Schneider, Quade Meyers and sophomore Alex Englot...

KEARNEY, Neb. — Down 21-0, McCook High’s JV team nearly rallied to beat Class A Kearney but fell 28-20 Monday evening. Halftime adjustments sparked the Bison 20-point second half where Branson McDonald and Kaden Jernigan both ran to touchdowns. Victor Schwartz also connected with Cole Cappel on a Bison TD pass...

OGALLALA, Neb. — The McCook Bison blasted through two more duals while warming up for a busy final home weekend of this 2020 tennis season. McCook didn’t lose any fire after winning a third straight GNAC tournament title on Saturday at Scottsbluff...

GERING, Neb. — A rundown of the Gering High School COVID-19 main policies entering McCook’s game at Memorial Stadium Friday evening: — Face coverings are recommended to be worn by coaches at all times; —Visiting fans are to come in the east gates of the stadium...

MAYWOOD, Neb. — Wolves are always on their toes whether playing volleyball or sitting in Maywood-Hayes Center’s front few rows. “You have to defend yourself,” coach Kory Rohde declared about senior Jaycee Widener’s deflected kills that zoom into the stands...

McCOOK, Neb — The McCook City Council approved the lowest bid received for three new ambulance power cots. The power load systems and power cots allow for patients to be transferred in and out of the ambulance safely without putting further strain on EMTs. The system also has a safer mounting system so that in case of an ambulance accident, the cot will not disconnect from the mounting bracket in the ambulance...

McCOOK, Neb. — Significant changes are coming to the Nebraska Choice Gas program said a McCook City Councilman. The Nebraska Choice Gas Program allows Nebraska customers on the Black Hills Energy distribution system to choose their natural gas supplier each year. If customers don’t choose a supplier, their account will roll over to their current supplier and pricing option...

Hayes County now has at least one confirmed case of COVID-19, the last county in the state to give up its pandemic-free status. President Trump’s case, along with the many White House staffers who have tested positive, should help make the point that this shouldn’t be a political issue...

McCOOK, Neb. — Dick Trail of McCook was recently honored with a plaque from his high school classmates. Classmates from his 1955 McCook High School class presented Trail at their recent 65th class reunion with an honorary award for his noteworthy accomplishments...

McCOOK, Neb. — Long-time Red Willow County Sheriff Gene Mahon, 78, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. He left a legacy of kindness and professionalism, according to many. Diana Wilkinson was first hired by him as a dispatcher in 1997 at the Red Willow County Sheriff’s office and worked with Mahon for 18 years. Now the office manager at the Red Willow County Law Enforcement Center, Wilkinson said he was one of a kind...