Stories from Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The discussion on McCook’s upcoming swimming pool project has been interesting of late. Yes, it will cost local taxpayers money, more taxes. Yes, most people think that we are already paying enough. Still, we need to look at the bigger picture. Yes, we raised the sales tax to finance the new Safety Center for the City of McCook plus several other things at the time. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — More was revealed during a discussion Monday night at the City Council meeting about a potential new ballpark. After a presentation by Lloyd and Elizabeth Benjamin, who are offering funds and land for a ballpark with two four-plexes, soccer fields and other amenities, the council then discussed and unanimously voted to include a potential ball park project as part of a local option sales tax backed ballot question and for city staff to create the necessary documentation to include a ballpark on a ballot question.. ...

Steven Lynn Wyss Feb. 28, 1954 - July 31, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Steven Lynn Wyss, age 68, of McCook, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Steve was born on Feb. 28, 1954, to parents, Howard and Charlotte (Dailey) Wyss. Steve grew up on the family farm near Stratton, where he loved to ride motorcycles, feed the chickens, and eat watermelon. His favorite meal was hamburgers and french fries. Steve was known to snatch candy and knew where everyone kept their stash...

Max Eugene Tomlin May 27, 1927 - July 29, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Max Eugene Tomlin, age 95 of Cambridge, passed away at the Beaver City Manor on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born in Indianola, Neb., on May 27, 1927, to Walter and Charlotte (Barnett) Tomlin. Max attended and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1945. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Sept. 7, 1944, while still in school. He trained and worked as a radioman in the Navy and was honorably discharged on Sept. 6, 1949...

Nancy (Carbaugh) Judd Feb. 6, 1951 - July 29, 2022 AUBURN, Neb. — Nancy Kay Carbaugh, one of seven children of John Edgar and Marcia (Casebolt) Carbaugh, was born Feb. 6, 1951, in Elwood, Neb.      On Dec. 13, 1967, Nancy was united in marriage to Rickey L. Judd in McCook, Neb.  They made their home in McCook and would be blessed with four children:  Shane, Derek, Lana, and Tory...

90th birthday The family of Lucille Tiller Greenlee of Fort Wayne Ind.,is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. She was born in Red Willow County, Neb., and graduated from Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis. ...

90th birthday The family of Bettye Pursley of Benkelman, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Her family includes children, Vicki Pursley League of MccCook, Neb., Gary Pursley of Greeley, Colo., Kevin (Lynn) Pursley of Abilene,Texas, Ron (Kathy) Pursley of Benkelman and Darci (Marck) Newman of Andover, Maine. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 33974 Old 34,...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Commissioners need to know how much property tax money will be available, and where various departments may be able to cut their requests before next year’s budget can be finalized. Property values, which are expected to increase, don’t have to be certified until Aug. 20, and the board still has to hear preliminary numbers from CPA Dan Miller, so it’s likely the budget won’t be finalized until late this month...

Scenes from the weekend’s “The Fifties in Focus” Chautauqua include: Sue Doak leads a walking tour down Norris Avenue; Becky Stone portrays civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks; Lenneal Henderson portrays Chief Justice Thurgood Marshall; visitors enjoy a Norris Avenue Farmers Market; Dr. ...

Now is the time to get involved One of the most brilliant and inspired ideas ever conceived by the American mind is having an election every two years. Citizens in the United States have the opportunity to select their elected representatives, and they don’t have to wait very long to determine whether or not they chose wisely...