Stories from Thursday, September 19, 2024

Pamela “Pam” Sue Glodowski July 15, 1960 - Sept. 15, 2024 GOTHENBURG, Neb. - Pamela “Pam” Sue Glodowski, a loving mother, wife, and dedicated guidance counselor passed away in Gothenburg Hospital on Sept. 15, 2024. Born on July 15, 1960 in Gothenburg, Neb., Pam lived her life through the love of family and friends...

Scott Porter McCOOK, Neb. - Scott Porter, 52, of McCook, passed away on Sept. 18, 2024 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements...

Jolene Melchert-Stalker June 14, 1954 - Aug. 23, 2024 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Jolene Melchert-Stalker passed away peacefully at home, on Aug. 23, 2024, after a brief but hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Jolene was born to Ernest and Nila (Kelley) Melchert on June 14, 1954 in McCook, Neb. She graduated in 1972 from McCook Senior High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Bellevue University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney...

Obituary Larry “Chip” Lee Richards July 3, 1962 - Sept. 17, 2024 HAYES CENTER, Neb. - Larry “Chip” Lee Richards, of Hayes Center, Neb., passed away surrounded by family on Sept. 17, 2024, at the age of 62, in Grand Island, Neb. Chip was born to parents Laryl L. and Mary Ann (Soncksen) Richards on July 3, 1962. He grew up in Hayes Center with his four sisters on the family farm...

Peggy Lea (Goin) Rasmussen March 31, 1952 - Sept. 17, 2024 LINCOLN, Neb. - Peggy Lea (Goin) Rasmussen of Lincoln passed away on Sept. 17, 2024 after a long struggle due to West Nile. Peggy was the third of four children and was born March 31, 1952, to Francis and Wilma Goin of Barneston, Neb. ...

Dr. Bernard G. Mullen Dec. 14, 1936 - Sept. 15, 2024 LINCOLN, Neb. - Dr. Bernard G. Mullen, “Bernie”, 87, passed peacefully Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 in Lincoln, Neb. Bernie was born Dec. 14, 1936 in Wewela, S.D. to George and Margaret (Gierau) Mullen. ...

BENKELMEN, Neb. - Dundy County Clerk Magistrate and Nebraska County Court Record Retention Specialist Deborah League recently submitted her notice of retirement, effective Dec. 13, 2024, after just over twenty-one years of service to the Judicial Branch...

McCOOK Neb.- As McCook Heritage Days approaches, anticipation builds for what promises to be a highlight of the event: Oktoberfest featuring the Czechlanders Polka Band at Norris Alley Saturday, September 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. Tyler Loop, owner of Loop Brewing Company, along with Head Brewer Kevin Cochran, offered insights into the beers that attendees can expect during the festive celebration...

Latest league results from TJ’s Family Fun Center for another Men’s League where bowlers can only hope to capture the magic of Sam Darnold and those amazing Minnesota Vkings. Men’s Major Maris General 93.5-26.5 Stockman’s Feed 84.5-34.5 Glass Express 83-37...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Southwest Nebraska Family Resource Center board members and staff thanks the community for their support at the recent McCook Doubles Disc Golf tournament hosted by Disc Gauntlet sponsored by Community Hospital and McDonald’s Leonard Management...

Gazette scribbler R.B. (Really Blessed to be a Vikings fan) Headley rolled with accurate road dog picks like Memphis at Florida State, Toledo at Mississippi State and Washington State stunning host rival Washington. His final week 3 record: a superb 55-6!...

OBERLIN, Kan. — Sophomore Josiah Pattangall rushed for 342 yards and five touchdowns, but Decatur Community (Kan.) lost 44-40 to visiting Dighton (Kan.) last weekend. The Red Devils (1-1 record) only delivered 50 more yards beyond Pattangall carrying 35 times. They led 14-8 through one quarter before Dighton took a 28-20 halftime lead...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Senior Erin Johnson’s 13 kills shows the Cambridge Trojans are almost full strength despite a home loss to 7-3 Loomis Tuesday night. The Trojans (6-6 record) unleashed Johnson, sophomore Joslyn Holtze’s 10 kills and another eight from soph Brooklyn Holtze...

ook’s eighth-grade boys brilliantly did a “180” from their season opener with Tuesday’s 34-6 trouncing of Class A Kearney Sunrise. Coach Nick Umscheid saw his team “move the chains” on offense and do a “good job tackling” defensively as they evened their season record at 1-1...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College volleyball team opened Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference play Wednesday in the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center with a 3-0 sweep over Central Community College Wednesday evening. MCC downed the Raiders 25-21, 25-25, 25-18...

McCOOK, Neb. — Crete’s 0-3 record with two shutout defeats doesn’t mean the McCook Bison are expecting an all-game Homecoming party Friday night. The Bison (2-1 record) are hungry to regain momentum following a 20-7 loss at Waverly last week. Plus coach Joe Vetrovsky always sees the “good side” of any opponent on his team’s schedule. He offered these comments about the Cardinals entering Weiland Field for this 7 p.m. contest:...

McCOOK, Neb. - The MNB Bank mixer kicked off Heritage Days with a celebration of German heritage. Brian Esch, CEO of MNB Bank, praised the McCook Chamber of Commerce for organizing over 100 vendors for Saturday’s celebration in Norris Park. Four Heritage Days Royalty candidates were recognized, each receiving a $1,000 scholarship from McCook Community College. Kelly Rippen, VP of MCC, highlighted the college’s scholarship opportunities and community involvement...

McCOOK, Neb. – This fall, the City of McCook will continue its efforts to enhance the west entrance to the city by planting 10 new trees, thanks to the “Ten Free Trees” program, a partnership between the Nebraska Forest Service and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum...

Over the next 10 years, more than $422 million will transfer from one generation to the next in McCook and Red Willow County as part of the “transfer of wealth.” That numbers jumps to $3.9 billion (yes, with a B) over the next 50 years.  Those numbers are staggering. But more importantly, those amounts are transformational - for good or for bad in a community - depending on what happens with a person’s assets. ...

PALISADE, Neb. — Two individuals were arrested early Saturday in connection with a burglary and attempted fuel theft at Happy’s Feed Store & Coffee Shop in Palisade, according to the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities responded to a report of suspicious activity at the store around 6:30 a.m. Geisel R. Machado and Geomar G. Hernandez were detained and later charged...

The latest push to change Nebraska’s electoral system to a winner-take-all approach threatens to undermine a legacy that is central to the state’s identity: nonpartisanship. This legacy, carefully crafted by the late Sen. George W. Norris, sought to elevate the will of Nebraskans above partisan gamesmanship. ...