Stories from Tuesday, July 22, 2014

CHICAGO -- Wireless carrier U.S. Cellular, in conjunction with its partner King Street Wireless, has announced that more of its customers in Nebraska, primarily those in rural areas, will have 4G LTE services later this year.

Arline Richardson July 24, 1920 - July 10, 2014 TRENTON, Neb. -- Arline Margret (Myers) Richardson was born July 24, 1920, in Sutton, Nebraska, to Jens Rasmussen (of Denmark) and Pauline (Pfiester) Rasmussen. She was raised near the Stratton-Trenton area by her parents, Pauline (Pfiester) Myers and Archie Pete Myers, and was the oldest of nine siblings. She completed her 8th grade education and began working outside the home...

85th birthdays Kenneth Quigley of St. Francis, Kansas, from left, and Charles Quigley of McCook, Nebraska, celebrated their 85th birthdays July 22. Kenneth's family includes children, Theresa and husband, Allen Brown of Folsom, California, Richard and wife, Deanna Quigley of Frisco, Texas and four grandchildren. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- A committee tasked with forming ballot language to request renewal of the city's local option sales tax during the upcoming General Election will meet for the first time Thursday, July 24. The meeting is open to the public and scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the McCook Municipal Center...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Two McCook men have been hospitalized following a two-vehicle accident about 5:50 p.m., Monday, two miles west of McCook on Highway 6&34. David Schwing is listed in stable condition at Community Hospital of McCook; Jonathan Schwing's condition and location was not immediately available....

BRUCE BAKER City Editor McCOOK, Neb. -- A housing development north of the Red Willow County Fairgrounds received approval on several key items Monday evening and can now begin construction activity. City Manager Nate Schneider said changes to the subdivision plat unanimously approved by the McCook City Council last night would make the project more manageable and grant the developer, North Pointe Properties, authority to start selling lots or building on the property...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The City of McCook will spray for mosquitoes tonight beginning around sundown. The chemical used is not harmful to people or pets, but city staff recommends citizens with any concerns to please stay indoors. To eliminate prime mosquito habitat, also remove any standing water or unwanted vegetation on or around properties...

File this under "No good deed goes unpunished"! When Grannie retired from work, for pay, several years ago she migrated to a local thrift store, known as "The Helping Hand" to contribute hours upon hours of volunteer labor. Weekly she joins with some 60 other good Samaritans to contribute an hour or many more to make the store a success. Volunteer meaning no pay for constructive labor but a huge reward for good deeds done for the good of this community...

Three people were sent to the hospital, one of them transported to an out-of-town hospital, following a horrible accident Monday evening, involving an SUV and a car. We've noticed several local accidents, some of them inside town at relatively slow speeds, where tall vehicles, most of them SUVs, have rolled as a result of the collision...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Excitement is building for Friday night's Granger Smith concert at the Red Willow County Fair, according to fair manager Deb Lafferty. "Ticket sales have been very good," she said, admitting that the demand has exceeded her expectations.

Ten-year-old Mycala Jones of Maywood, Nebraska, helps "socialize" her niece Raelene Lannings' calf before the beef show at the Frontier County Fair Friday morning in Stockville. During the Clover Kids' beef show, 6-year-old Taren Sailor shyly visited with judge Justin Taubenheim of Amherst. ...

Dana Gary Dack March 18, 1959 - July 20, 2014 McCOOK, Neb. -- Dana Gary Dack passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, at his home in McCook unexpectedly. Dana was born March 18, 1959, to Robert Francis and Betty Louise (Burton) Dack at St. Catherine's Hospital, McCook. He attended McCook schools and graduated from McCook High School in 1978...

Artie Lebsack July 3, 1920 - July 20, 2014 McCOOK, Neb. -- Artie Lebsack peacefully passed away shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 20, 2014, after just celebrating his 94th birthday on July 3rd. Artie's identical twin brother, Sammy, predeceased him in 1981. ...