Stories from Friday, August 19, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s first softball run of 2022 deserved viral views on how to hit a tough pitch to “oppo-field” Thursday night. With two strikes, senior right-handed hitter Brittni Kinne wasn’t trying to pull a ball over the outfield fence. The right-handed hitter instead punched a shot perfectly past Gothenburg’s defense into right field...

I may have a new favorite book. I purchased it for seven bucks on Amazon last week, and it’s really more like a pamphlet than a book. The 4”x7” hard-back has only 30 pages, but if you enjoy a peek into early American life, the evolution of the English language, and would value a refresher course on gentility, it’s a very satisfying 30 pages...

McCOOK, Neb. — New housing is at a premium and the McCook City Council addressed that by approving a new subdivision Monday night at the regular council meeting. After a public hearing, the council unanimously approved a preliminary plat for the creation of the North Pointe Addition. The public hearing was for the preliminary plat of North Pointe Addition brought forth by three applicants, the McCook Economic Development Corporation, John and Elizabeth Nothnagel and W.A.G.S. Properties, LLC...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council Monday night approved a $128,000 bid to clean out equipment at the sewer plant. Digesters at the sewer haven’t been cleaned since 2009 and have numerous rags inside them, causing pumping issues. Things like shop towels or “flushable wipes,” that really aren’t flushable, are some of the main offenders, said Pat Fawver, City of McCook Utilities Director, at the council meeting Monday...

Delores Catherine (Kate) McConville Nov. 20, 1940 - Aug. 14, 2022 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Delores Catherine (Kate) McConville, age 81, formerly of Indianola, Neb., passed away on Aug. 14, 2022, in San Diego. Kate was born into an Irish Catholic farm family on Nov. 20, 1940, in Frontier County to parents, Joseph Leo and Mary Catherine (Sweetman) McConville. She was one of eight siblings who grew up on a farm near Indianola and Stockville, Neb...

Bill Malchow Jan. 5, 1959 - Aug. 16, 2022 HICKMAN, Neb. — Bill Malchow, 63, of Hickman, moved on from this earth Aug. 16, 2022. He was born Jan. 5, 1959, to Alvin and Nelvadene Malchow. An exuberant child, he was always inventing, running and playing with his cousins and spending time with his beloved grandma, Abbie DeBuhr. ...

80th birthday The family of Lucy (Carter) Townsend of Danbury, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of her 80th birthday on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. Th open house is Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, 406 p.m., at the Lebanon American Legion, Highway 89 in Lebanon, Ore. ...

60th anniversary The family of Larry and Linda Richards of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Their family includes children, Grant (Teresa) Richards of Firth, Neb., Sam Richards of McCook, Rebecca (Phil) Richards-Kortum of Houston, Texas; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 407 East J, McCook NE 69001. ...

60th anniversary The family of Cermit and Marge Brown of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Their family includes children, Sondra (Brown) Short of St. Paul, Neb., Nathan Brown of Omaha, Neb., Justus Brown of London, United Kingdom; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 36973 U.S. Highway 6, Culbertson, NE 69024-8230...

Straying from the story line again, the Memorial Auditorium coverage is going to have to wait a week because the prospect of a gift such as the Ball Park needs to be addressed. After reading my comments concerning the pool a few weeks ago, you may have been under the impression that I was not supportive of the Ball Park. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Commissioners will conduct hearings with several departments as the annual budget is being finalized. Meeting at 9 a.m. Monday, the board will first act as a board of equalization for a protest hearing and tax roll correction with County Treasurer Crystal Dack...

MCCOOK, Neb. — Cambridge’s Brylyn Springer (4) sends a shot past two Maxwell Tigers during the Trojans’ pre-season Jamboree match at McCook Community College’s Graff Events Center Thursday night. Cambridge prevailed 25-13, 25-8, 25-8. Roughriders also victorious...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA is excited to announce that registration is now open for Fall Adult Co-ed Softball. Season begins on August 28 and will be played on Sunday evenings. The deadline is Monday and NO LATE entries will be accepted. Fee is $225 per team (15 person roster max). Additional $15 per non-member...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High coach Joe Vetrovsky provided these insights following his Bison football team’s Sports Drink scrimmage at Weiland Field Thurdsay evening. “The scrimmage went well. We evened up the teams on purpose to challenge them more, at all levels, as we head into our week one contest...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Cambridge’s Macy Jones and Emma Rasmussen finished 1-2 in their nine-hole golf season opener at Cross Creek Thursday afternoon. Jones rolled an even 50 while Rasmussen fired 55 in blazing 95-degree conditions. McCook senior Janessa Dwyer stepped up to shoot 57 for third place overall just ahead of Trojan Jordan Cross with 60...