Stories from Thursday, December 2, 2021

McCOOK, Neb. — Several local pool players were recently recognized for winning the Summer Session of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball Pool Leagues. The Sunday 8-Ball titles were claimed by “Off In The Pocket” out of Frank’s in Trenton and “KWITCHERSNIVLIN” out of TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook...

In my high school, we had half a dozen foreign languages to select from as part of our school schedule. Being ever so practical, I chose Latin. And not just one year of Latin, I took three years of the dying/dead language. Other than conjugating verbs into six forms, the only other thing I remember from class is the large, round industrial clock on the wall by the door to the classroom. ...

Dear Editor, As a former employee at McCook Community Hospital. I am writing this letter in response to Duffy Keller’s letter concerning the mandatory vaccine class action lawsuit. To begin I would like to commend Community Hospital for participating in this lawsuit and supporting their employees that do not want to indulge in this biometric tyranny. ...

Dear Editor, The Helping Hand Thrift Store in McCook represents a community of people that provide a generous service for our area. The hours donated reflect an organization of caring souls for many other souls. There is much more to the store than the bargains that are enjoyed. It is the experience of being with others, the warmth of acceptance and relief of gentleness. It is a place where people will visit and share stories...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Dereon Seabron scored a career-high 39 points with 18 rebounds and N.C. State defeated Nebraska 104-100 in a marathon, four-overtime Big Ten-ACC Challenge Wednesday night. The 39 points was also a record for the Big Ten-ACC Challenge...

The British podcast, "Show Yourself Mr. Jasmine!" features more mentions of McCook, according to the producers. "(We) released episode 30 six days ago and we had a talk about the festivities in Norris Park and Google reviews of Old Sarge’s. Our McCook section starts at 15.45."...

Angelina ”Angie” C. DeVoe April 21, 1932 – Nov. 22, 2021 OMAHA, Neb. — Angelina ”Angie” C. DeVoe passed away on Nov. 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents, Peter James and Mary (Reyna) Gonzales; son, Jim DeVoe; granddaughter, Melissa Meyer; and brothers and sisters...

McCOOK, Neb. - Sen. Dave Murman, along with his legislative aide John Adams, visited McCook Wednesday for the McCook Gazette’s Coffee with a Cop. Sen. Murman, who is now representing Furnas and Red Willow counties in the Nebraska State Legislature, told the gathering that he will be running for a second term in office in 2022...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook winter sports season was clearly underway with many area teams challenging junior high wrestlers on Tuesday at McCook High. A glance at the Bison top placers in each weight division:220 pounds 1st Place - Spencer Steinbeck of McCook...

From Curtis to Wauneta to Trenton and Arapahoe, all the familiar basketball opening-night foes are tipping off their 2021-22 seasons tonight. The Cambridge Trojans and Hitchcock County Falcons feature two schools resuming from super fall seasons. Hitchcock County’s boys reached the historic first D-1 state football semifinal, while Cambridge’s girls qualified for D-1 state volleyball in Lincoln last month...

McCOOK, Neb. — Greta Bolognini, 5-8 defensive specialist/hitter from Parkview Christian School in Lincoln, has signed on the play volleyball at McCook Community College. She is originally from Bergamo, Italy. “When I first came here in the U.S, my hope was to live the ‘American dream.’ Going to a big school and living in a big campus with a lot of students,” she said...