Stories from Thursday, October 20, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High School is announcing the resignation of Jason Cochran as thehead softball coach for the McCook Bison. Cochran has been the head coach for the Bison since 2007 where he accumulated a 256—245 record. Jason led the Bison to five state tournament appearances during his time...

McCOOK, Neb. — Fans at Weiland Field will see a worthy final contest before playoffs when the Chadron Cardinals take on those unbeaten McCook Bison Friday evening. Besides being for this C-1 district championship, the Bison are trying to finish their first 9-0 regular season in nearly a decade...

Many people, both young and old, often lament that there is nothing to do here. Or other frequently quoted statements are nothing ever happens here, nothing gets done, nothing ever changes. All of which are untrue. Regardless of where you live, things are always happening; you just may not know about it. Things are always getting done; they just may be what you want to see getting done. And things are always changing; we may just not notice it or slow down enough to appreciate the changes...

McCOOK, Neb. — The public will have a chance to “Share the Heat” with those having trouble paying their heating bills with a free-will donation fundraising dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Heritage Senior Center, 1312 W. Fifth in McCook...

McCOOK, Neb. — Reading while walking is generally not recommended, except when it’s a Story Walk. Story Walk is an interactive reading experience now available at the Kelley Creek Walking Trail. Pages of a children’s storybook have been laminated and placed on podiums along the trail, beginning from across the street from the lower shelter house at Kelley Park. ...

James Henry Sabatka Nov. 16, 1963 - Oct. 16, 2022 NAPONEE, Neb. — James Henry Sabatka, 58, of Naponee, died Oct. 16, 2022, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Neb. He was born Nov. 16, 1963, in Colby, Kan., to Louis and Irene (Curtin) Sabatka. Jim married the love of his life, Linda, on April 17, 2021...

The McCook High School Class of 1956 met recently for their 66th class reunion. Shown first row, from left, are Ann Tondreau Trail, Velma Lauer Kircher, Marilyn Brown Malleck, Lulu Mae Lashley Carter. Back row, Charlene Nicholson Jaeger, Sharon Johnson Schomberg, Kathleen Biggins Baker, Karen Gettman Lieske, Ruth Janisch Bradley, Jerri Murphy Schwartz, Neil Corey, Keith Shepard and Leonard Dutton...

95th birthday The family of John Hubert of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 95th birthday on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. He was born in McCook. His family includes wife, Eileen; children, Christina and husband, Charles Coleman, Fritz and wife, Jan Hubert, Bob and wife, Sherry Hubert, the late Laura Hubert Karp, Michelle and husband, Robin Doorn; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 901 Sunset Road, McCook, NE 69001...

Big Give donation Graff Charitable Foundation (GCF) Chairman Mark Graff proudly presents $35,000 toward the 2022 Big Give McCook event, planned for Thursday, Nov. 3. The GCF donation goes toward matching funds for the participating 34 non-profit organizations. Big Give McCook is organized by volunteers on the McCook Community Chest, including co-chair Lisa Felker, left. For more information about the event and the organizations involved, visit biggivemccook.org...

Diamond Vogel dominated a colorful week of Men’s League at TJ’s Family Fun Center while major league diamonds went crazy with Dodgers and Braves going down to playoff upsets. Men’s Major Glass Express 154-86 Maris Gen. Const. 152-88 Fullmomentum 146-91...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — The Southwest Roughriders delivered some super performances in a thrilling five-set RPAC semifinal over No. 1 Cambridge Monday night. Southwest (24-5) overcame a 2-0 deficit to win the next two and then the 15-1 finale. Bryn Lampe 56 assists, 3 ace serves, 8 digs...

McCOOK, Neb. ­— The Cambridge Trojans captured third place with a 25-16, 25-17, 25-20 sweep of Wallace Tuesday evening. A lethal hitting triumvirate of sophomore Erin Johnson (18 kills), junior Jalen Kent (17) and senior Jacey Kent (16) clearly powered the Trojans’ victory...

McCOOK, Neb. ­— The Cambridge Trojans captured third place with a 25-16, 25-17, 25-20 sweep of Wallace Tuesday evening. A lethal hitting triumvirate of sophomore Erin Johnson (18 kills), junior Jalen Kent (17) and senior Jacey Kent (16) clearly powered the Trojans’ victory...

McCOOK, Neb. — Brilliant on both sides best describes Tuesday’s RPAC championship match at the Graff Events Center. How could fans not appreciate the Southwest superhero dual of seniors Caylin Barnett and Bailey Truksa? Varsity teammates for all four seasons, they nearly delivered identically awesome title performances...

90’s & newer 1st finals 1st place Sean Gilles Holdrege NE 2nd place Gary McGinty Juniata NE 3rd place Trinity Ziegler North Platte NE 4th place Cyrus Thomas Beaver City NE 5th place Alex Eagleburger Beaver City NE 90’s & newer 2nd finals 1st place Dustin Payton McCook NE...