Stories from Thursday, January 29, 2015

Larry Lincoln Bowen Nov. 7, 1933 - Jan. 6, 2015 GRAPEVINE, Texas -- On Nov. 7, 1933, Larry Lincoln Bowen and Jerry James Bowen were born at their maternal grandparents' home in Kearney, Nebraska, to Dean and Erma Lincoln Bowen. The kitchen oven served as an incubator for the tiny boys. Sadly, Jerry only lived for 12 days, but little Larry persevered and lived a long, full life, dying at the age of 81...

Lindinburge 'Lindy' Emery Oct. 14, 1928 - Jan. 26, 2015 HOT SPRINGS, Ark. -- Lindinburge "Lindy" Emery, age 86, of Hot Springs, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. He was born on Oct. 14, 1928, in Rawlins County, Kansas, the son of Christian Angermeir and Gertrude Emery Angermeir. On Sept. 8, 1953, he was married to Mae Lorraine Morosic, who was born in Red Willow County...

James 'Jim' David Nelson Sept. 7, 1957 - Jan. 28, 2015 VALENTINE, Neb -- James "Jim" David Nelson, 57, died Wednesday (Jan. 28, 2015), at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. Services are pending and will be announced by Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook...

This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Buffalo and Douglas Counties became the first to implement text to 911 services in Nebraska earlier this month and Red Willow County isn't far behind. The City of McCook Police Department handles 911 duties for Red Willow County and Chief of Police Isaac Brown anticipates texting to be an option this spring or early summer...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Increasing the fee for a marriage license from $15 to $50 was discussed by Nebraska state legislators at length on Wednesday, primarily related to whether it was a tax or fee increase. District 44 Senator Dan Hughes said times have changed and the cost to do business on a daily basis has increased, leading to the need to increase the fee. ...

Color Day 2015 royalty candidates at McCook, Nebraska, High School, all seniors, are, front row from left: Ashley Laurie, daughter of Tamela and Dwight Laurie; and Hannah Esch, daughter of Tyler and Darren Esch. Second row: John Paul Kain, son of Tama and Fritz Kain; Molly Hardin, daughter of Susan and Ben Hardin; Kaity Elder, daughter of Wendi Goodenberger and Bob Elder; Kylie Allen, daughter of Jennifer and Jim Allen; Josette Witt, daughter of Kerrie and Eugene Witt Jr.; and Caleb Griger, son of Alicia and Doug Griger. ...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- The Mid Plains Community College board of governors approved a contract with the Irwin Seating Co. of Grand Rapids for new bleachers in the McDonald-Belton Gym on the south campus of North Platte Community College. The bid, for $193,498.89, was approved with the stipulation that if all the money for the project, $300,000,is not raised by April 8, the installation will be delayed...

Tickets are still available for the annual McCook Area Chamber of Banquet, Saturday, Feb. 7, at the McCook City Auditorium, or, for $15 at the door, enjoy the CRB Band from 8 to 10 p.m. following the banquet.

When hosting a party for 12 eight year old girls, here are a few tips: Please don't concern yourself with heavy house cleaning prior to the party. The main objective is to simply create more space. A second grader will not notice if you spent hours vacuuming your stairs or not, she'll just enjoy running up and down them multiple times. Therefore, be sure to remove all clutter, potential tripping hazards and any breakable or sentimental objects...