Stories from Thursday, September 12, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook has announced that a major street paving project will begin today, Thursday, September 12, and is expected to be completed by Tuesday, September 17. The project will involve several sections of Norris Avenue, and city officials ask residents to plan for potential traffic disruptions during the work...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) voiced her support for the Swanson and Hugh Butler Reservoirs Conveyances Act during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s Water and Power Subcommittee hearing Wednesday. The bill, which aims to transfer control of reservoir land from the federal government to local Nebraska counties, has received strong backing from local leaders and residents...

Lloyd “Kenneth” Riddle Jan. 7, 1941 - Aug. 18, 2024 BARTLEY, Neb. - Lloyd “Kenneth” Riddle, 83, of Bartley passed away on Aug. 18, 2024 in Lincoln, Neb. Ken is survived by his sister Phyllis Riddle and niece Kristina Wood. He is preceded in death by his sister Kathy Riddle, mother Sadie Riddle and father Lloyd Riddle...

Russell Lemoin “Shred” Raulston 1934 - 2024 FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. - Russell Lemoin “Shred” Raulston, 90, husband of Joyce Eileen Kautz Raulston, went to be with the Lord, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Mr. Raulston was born in Oberlin, Kan. to the late Russell William Raulston and Goldie Rydquist Raulston. He was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church and has been a Christian all of his life...

Barbara Ann Mullen June 2, 1939 - Sept. 2, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Barbara Ann Mullen, 85, passed away on Sept. 2, 2024, in Oberlin, Kan. Barbara was born on June 2, 1939, to Carl and Nola (Springer) Roberson in Anaheim, Calif. Barbara was raised in Anaheim and graduated from Anaheim High School in 1956. After high school Barbara married Larry Hollars and had five children. Then later she married Tom Mullen...

McCOOK, Neb. - One day my grandmother and I were looking through her box of “treasures”. Most of them only had value to her, but then we came about a tiny sack. It was very heavy and as soon as I picked it up, I knew there were coins in it. I had always been interested in old coins and their value but had never held that many in my hands before. There wasn’t anything special in the sack- just some wheat pennies and dollar coins and such- but it was enough to get me attached to coins...

This comes from a small print booklet written by George F. Randel entitled, Pioneer Happenings in Nebraska. George, who was born in 1853, wrote this memoir in 1939 when he was 86. George passed away in 1950 and is recognized as another of our exceedingly early Red Willow County settlers. I am going to share some of the highlights of his writings...

Gazette scribbler R.B. (Rhule Believer) Headley continues his quest to pick every college football game this season with happy words for Husker fans. “Don’t be down on the bad second half vs. Colorado. They kicked the Buffs’ tails,” Rancid Beef proclaimed. “Matt Rhule is building Big Red into a strong team again. They have everything and most importantly, they appear strong on both lines...

Latest league results from the last two weeks at TJ’s Family Fun Center as another Men’s League keeps rolling like those Kansas City Chiefs. Standings through Week 3: Men’s Major Maris Gen. Cons. 66.5-23.5 Stockman’s Feed 65-24 Burton Well Drlling 61-29...

Results from volleyball involving Gazette-area varsity teams on Tuesday: Southwest over Hi-Line 25-13, 25-13, 25-14 Junior Kyra Nelms crushed 14 kills with seven each from Anikka Nelms and Atleigh Nelms. Freshman setter Aspen Billeter delivered 30 assists and senior Allison VanPelt served four aces...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — McCook senior Carter Hartwell swept through five matches to win No. 2 singles and lead the Bison JV boys into second overall at Tuesday’s Lexington Invitational. The Bison totaled 37 points which topped all but Class A Kearney. Host Lexington was third with 24 ponts, Adams Central scored 22, North Platte 14 and Hastings 13...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook swim team had a successful summer season with numerous meets across the state. And after taking off a few months, they are preparing for the winter season, kicking off soon at the McCook YMCA. The summer swim team offered multiple options for its swimmers, from just practicing with the team at the McCook YMCA over the summer to organized meets in June and July as part of the Plains Tsunami League...

McCOOK, Neb. — Except for a first-set serving from Ogallala’s Alex Ervin, McCook coach Trevor Hoins believed his Bison played those Indians almost evenly Tuesday evening. “I don’t care what team in the conference faced her, she was (Ervin) going to be tough to handle serving like that,” he said following the 25-12, 25-23, 25-23 Ogallala victory...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s offense and defense both scored touchdowns while dominating throughout a 35-0 JV win over Kearney Catholic Monday night. Coaches Kolton Stone and Jeremy Young provided plenty of insights into this latest win: “We were very proud of the boys and how they played Monday night. Grady Miller got us started with a nice 10 yard run for a TD and he can thank our O-line for paving the way for him!...

KEARNEY, Neb. — Seven-run first innings are becoming a bad habit for teams pitching to the McCook softball girls this season. Just like Saturday’s home invite, the Bison unleashed a quick 7-0 gut punch on host Kearney Catholic Tuesday night. Saturday featured seven consecutive hits starting that tournament...

The recent report of a tragic death from a possible rabies infection in western Nebraska serves as a stark reminder: rabies is a fatal disease, but one that can be easily prevented. Though the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) have assured the public that there is no broader risk, the incident raises an urgent call to action for all pet owners across the state...

BARTLEY, Neb. — A tense Village of Bartley Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday drew significant community support for longtime village employee Jim Foster, following a controversial decision in an earlier emergency session where Foster was given an ultimatum to resign or be fired. The decision stemmed from a sexual harassment complaint that officials said has since been retracted...

McCook Neb. - In remembrance of the 23rd Anniversary of the 9/11 both members and nonmembers were invited to Any Time Fitness to take the 9/11 challenge: climb 110 flights on the stair machine or walk a mile in remembrance of the First Responders. They also participated in the Fill the Boot fundraiser and collected money to be split between the McCook Fire Department and the Community Hospital Cancer Center. ...

My primary mode of transportation when the weather is nice small a motor-scooter. A cute, little, maroon 125cc scooter that can reach 60 mph if the wind is behind my back, if I’ve got the drag of a semi-tractor trailer in front of me and I crouch into an aerodynamic position like I’m a speedster. In other words, the scooter is cute but is not the most imposing or formidable vehicle on the road...