Stories from Friday, December 4, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. -- A McCook man wanted on several charges was apprehended in a former convent associated with a former hospital Friday afternoon. Zachary Shepherd, 41, McCook, was found hiding in an elevator shaft at the building across from the former St. Catherine's Hospital, 1201 W. Fourth in McCook...

CURTIS, Neb. — Freshman Madison Kramer pulled down 15 rebounds in her Medicine Valley hoops debut as the Raiders broke free from Southwest, 63-48, Thursday evening. Kramer and senior Acelyn Klein’s 14 helped the Raiders crash glass for 57 rebounds overall...

Due to Covid-19 and the Directed Health Measures we will need to abide by the following regulations at this time. We will only be allowing household family members to attend activities in our facilities. This will require us to have a list of household members at the ticket booths and only those members listed will be allowed to purchase a ticket or use their activity ticket. ...

Georgene Marie Carskadon April 15, 1948 – December 3, 2020 EDISON, Neb. - Georgene Marie Carskadon, 72, of Edison Neb., passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 due to complications of late-stage dementia, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, in Arapahoe, Neb. She was born Georgene Marie Knecht in Lincoln, Neb. on April 15th, 1948 to Eldon and Marie Knecht...

Margaret “Peg” A. Harders June 22, 1964 – December 2, 2020 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Margaret “Peg” A Harders, 56, passed away December 2, 2020. Peg was born June 22, 1964 in McCook, Neb. She attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School for her elementary years and graduated from McCook High School in 1982. ...

LINCOLN, Neb. — – The Nebraska’s men’s basketball game against Florida A&M scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. has been canceled due to a positive COVID-19 test among Florida A&M Tier 1 support staff personnel. The game was canceled due to Big Ten Conference policy and out of caution...

OVERTON, Neb. — The Arapahoe Warriors held Overton to five baskets while dominating a 49-22 boys basketball season opener Thursday. Arapahoe outrebounded the Eagles, 38-17, who ended their season in last year’s subeistrict playoffs. Senior Reilley Einspahr ripped six of 10 shots through the nets for a game-high 14 points...

WALLACE, Neb. — Wauneta-Palisade’s girls led from start to finish of a strong 62-47 season-opening win over Wallace Thursday night. Sisters Haylee Sandman and Alexa Sandman teamed for 30 points while hitting 13 of their 25 shots (52 percent). Haylee’s 19 points helped fuel the Broncos, who surged into last year’s district championship round...

CURTIS, Neb. — Medicine Valley’s boys made a marvelous season debut and beat Southwest, 66-34, Thursday evening. The Raiders (1-0) led 30-23 at halftime before unleashed a 36-11 second half. Sadly, no individual stats were obtained before today’s deadline...

McCOOK, Neb. — Two councilmen will be sworn in and officers chosen at a regular meeting of the McCook City Council, 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers. Incumbent Jerry Calvin and newly-elected councilman Darcy Rambali will be given the oath of office...

TRENTON, Neb. — Hitchcock County turned up the pressure and showed enough shot “flexibility” for a 41-30 home win over always tough Cambridge Thursday evening. The Falcons (1-0) never really got a handle on Cambridge post player Dahlton Wood, who scored 16 game-high points...

“Faith is a bird that feels dawn breaking and sings while it is still dark.” ~R. Tagore December is the busiest time of the year. It is the tail end of the calendar year and the beginning of the Church’s liturgical year. It is the time when commercial enterprises find themselves in the “black.” With yearly expenses covered, December sales are profit – pure profit. ...

What is the significance of ‘The White Stone’ in the Book of Rev where it says, “Jesus will give each overcomer a white stone?” Greek court systems used to have the jury members each vote by casting a white stone for innocent or a black stone for quilty. The larger number of black or white stones cast determined the verdict...

TRENTON, Neb. — Junior Schyler Hobarty provided the perfect calm in what’s been a tumultuous few weeks for many winter sports teams. “It’s just great to play. Frankly, I was wondering if we would get the call,” coach Jarod Albers said as COVID-19 continues to hover across Nebraska...

As the next administration begins to take shape, I am carefully watching the runoff races in Georgia to see who will control the Senate and whether there will be any checks and balances between the White House and the House of Representatives. Naturally, I remain concerned about the second amendment and the reversal of trade policies established in the past four years, but I am particularly concerned about the taxation that will accompany healthcare, environmental policies (AKA the green new deal), and a host of other items on the Democratic Party’s wish list. ...

Dear Editor, I have an acquaintance, 70 years old, who has always been healthy and very active. This summer she seemed to be not quite her normal self. In October when she began sending incoherent texts to family and close friends, they immediately sought medical help. She was diagnosed with quick onset dementia and placed in a nursing facility, where, surrounded by people, she began at once to recover. Now they believe she was suffering symptoms of isolation, depression, and fear...

McCOOK, Neb. - The family of LaVerne Rippe would like to honor him with a card shower for his 80th birthday, December 9th. If you would like to help him celebrate, please send cards to: LaVerne Rippe, 611 East E Street, McCook, NE 69001