Stories from Tuesday, October 25, 2022

KEARNEY, Neb. — It was a bittersweet McCook cross country season finale even on a day that felt perfect for sampling every Baskin Robbins flavor just blocks away. Coach Tom Sughroue even brought an extra outfit with hope he’d be hopping into the Kearney Canal...

There was a wonderful letter to the editor in last Thursday’s Gazette. A gentleman from California had gotten off our Amtrak and spent 48 hours in our 48th county here in McCook. He obviously enjoyed his visit. Worth the read if you missed it. Your old columnist has been pondering a bit about the upcoming vote on the prospect of financing a new swimming pool and ballpark. ...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — During the evening hours of Friday, October 21, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol inspections in Chase and Perkins Counties. This project was supported in whole or part by grant #93.959 under the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Region II Human Services, and the Nebraska DHHS Division of Behavioral Health...

Cathy McDowell waters a burr oak, planted by the board of directors in her honor upon retiring after 16 years as director of the Prairie Plains CASA. Volunteers and co-workers taking assisting in planting the tree in Kelley Park on Friday included, from left, Bruce McDowell, Linda Graff, Ryan Wilcox, Glenda Fletcher, new director Caitlin Whitehead, Jade Lesko and Michelle Ervine. For more information on the Prairie Plains Court Appointed Special Advocates, visit prairieplainscasa.org...

Heidi Jeannine Trosper March 26, 1960 - Oct. 17, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Heidi Jeannine Trosper, age 62, passed away at Community Hospital in McCook on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. She was born in Merrick, Long Island, N.Y., on March 26, 1960, to Earnest and Raenelle (Snedicker) Bornkessel. She attended and graduated high School in Merrick Long Island, N.Y...

Jerry D. Williams Feb. 8, 1940 - Oct. 22, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. – Jerry D. Williams, age 82, of Trenton, passed away at the El Dorado Manor on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. He was born on the family farm near Trenton in Hitchcock County on Feb. 8, 1940, to Arthur “Skinny” and Lucy (Miller) Williams. ...

Joey Large June 19, 1955 - Oct. 20, 2022 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Joey Don Large was born on June 19, 1955, in Imperial. After suffering a stroke, he went to his Heavenly home on Oct. 20, 2022. Joey was the first-born son to Marvin and Arlene (Kennedy) Large and the oldest of five children. ...

Larry E. Sines Jan. 28, 1951 - Oct. 23, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Larry E. Sines, age 71, of McCook, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at Community Hospital in McCook. Larry was born Jan. 28, 1951, in Sutherland, Neb., to parents, Cleith Jr. and Evelyn Una (Swanson) Sines. Larry was one of five siblings who attended school in Imperial, Neb., graduating from Imperial High School in 1969...

Michael E. Rundback April 15, 1967 - Oct. 21, 2022 PALISADE, Neb. — Michael E. Rundback was born on April 15, 1967, in Sutherland, Neb., to Morton and Charlotte (Wilson) Rundback. He attended school in Palisade and graduated from Palisade Public School with the Class of 1985. Michael continued his education at Northwest Area Technical School in Goodland, Kan., where he studied autobody...

The McCook High School Class of 1961 met during the Heritage Days weekend for their 61st class reunion. Class members got together Friday morning at the Museum of the High Plains, joining in with a few other class reunions, then on Saturday, watched the parade together and took in the activities that followed at Norris Park. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Holy Bison running wild, Batman! Not even state hurdling champs could stop McCook from gaining 464 ground yards in a 48-28 district championship game victory over Chadron Friday evening. Run the ball, stop the run has been an eternal key to football success...