Stories from Thursday, November 11, 2021

LINCOLN, Neb. — Not even the infamous year of COVID-19 could stop high school wrestling girls from doubling across Nebraska in 2020-21. Doubling? That’s nothing compared to what has happened since girls wrestling became an officially sanctioned Nebraska high school sport...

The phrase “thank you for your service,” has become almost cliché, but delivers an important message when spoken sincerely. It’s a welcome contrast to the words that greeted soldiers returning from Vietnam, who felt it necessary to don civilian clothes as soon as possible to avoid the stigma associated with participation in an unpopular war...

Dear Editor, The D.C. “swamp” continues to thrive under both parties. Despite the surprising wins the GOP racked up in Virginia and in key races across the country last Tuesday, which by any honest measure put the Democrats on the ropes, the Republican leadership in Congress again demonstrated its lack of strategic vision. ...

ATWOOD, Kan. - Florian and Frances Holub had three daughters – Julia, Lucy, and Frances. They raised the girls on a farm in Rawlins County Kansas. The girls’ grandparents, both maternal and paternal, immigrated from Czechoslovakia and homesteaded in Rawlins County...

Last week, Big Give McCook reached record highs again, both in the number of donations as well as the overall totals. While the numbers are still being finalized for each nonprofit organization, it is still easy to call the event a success. That is due to all the people who gave of their time staffing the in-person giving stations, who helped spread the word about this important event and who made a donation during the 24 hours of giving. ...

Darrell Lee Wilhelm Nov. 8, 1948 - Nov. 9, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Darrell Lee Wilhelm, Sr., age 73, of McCook, passed away at Community Hospital of McCook on Nov. 9, 2021. He was born in McCook on Nov. 8, 1948, to Donald and Beth (Relph) Wilhelm. He attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1966. Lee then completed a year of college at McCook Community College studying business. He enlisted in the Nebraska National Guard and served for six years...

Larry Leon Guinn Sept. 25, 1938 - Nov. 5, 2021 AURORA, Colo. — Larry Leon Guinn, 83, died Friday (Nov. 5, 2021), in Aurora. He was born on Sept. 25, 1938, in Oberlin, Kan., to Bruce and Dorthea (Bowser) Guinn. He grew up in Oberlin. He was a PE teacher and coach in Denver, Colo. He married Barbara James in 1967...

McCOOK, Neb. — Deveny Motors really was rolling like classic Devaney Husker teams to first place in all four team divisions last week. However, T.J. Family’s Fun Center took first place overall with a move above league leader Stockman’s Feed. Men’s Major...

KEARNEY, Neb. — McCook coach Lynn Kinne provided these details about the Unified Bowl team’s dual Class A Kearney on Monday. “McCook had a great showing at Kearney. McCook came out of the evening taking first, second and fifth place respectively. The bowlers continue to bowl well and support each other every frame. Unified bowling is such a wonderful sport of inclusion and this year’s team embraces that perspective.”...

TRENTON, Neb. — Cross County coach Hayden DeLano isn’t holding back his feelings about Class D-1 semifinal football foe Hitchcock County. “It will take a perfect game to compete with those guys,” he said about the showdown set for 5 p.m. on Friday in what will likely be breezy Trenton. “Defensively, they’re as aggressive and tough a team as we have faced this year.”...

McCook Community College’s Julian Lual, signed his letter of intent Wednesday to continue his basketball career at Division I Cleveland State University in Ohio. MCC Coach Jacob Brandl said several Division I coaches inquired about Lual this fall. Lual entertained offers and considerations from Kent State, the University of Illinois-Chicago, Utah Valley and others, but ultimately decided on Cleveland State, a team that sent coaches to watch Lual play three times...

Junior high girls basketball season has already hit full speed with the McCook Bison hosting games against Lexington Tuesday afternoon. Above, McCook’s Jackie Sattler (0) already has a step or two ahead of two Lexington Minutemaids while starting the fast break during “B” game action. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Public Schools increased its net position compared to last year by $1.5 million. That was one of several highlights McCook Schools business manager Jeff Gross relayed to the McCook School Board Monday night, from the recently completed financial audit done by KSO CPAs and Advisors of Kearney, Neb...