Stories from Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Kenneth Leroy Lewis Nov. 12, 1943 - Sept. 6, 2015 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. --Kenneth Leroy Lewis, age 71, of Cambridge, passed away at the Cambridge Manor in Cambridge on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. He was born on the family farm in Chase County near Wauneta, Nebraska, on Nov. ...

Gertrude 'Trudy' L. Voorhies June 29, 1924 - Sept. 5, 2015 ST. FRANCIS, Kan. -- Gertrude "Trudy" L. Voorhies, 91, of Bird City, Kansas, died Saturday (Sept. 5, 2015), at Cheyenne County Hospital in St. Francis, Kansas. She was born June 29, 1924, in Bird City...

Wilma Joan Stevens Sept. 20, 1931 - Aug. 24, 2015 DES MOINES, Iowa -- Wilma Joan Stevens, 83, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, in Des Moines. "Jo," as she was known by everyone, was born in Cambridge, Nebraska, on the 20th of September, 1931, to Cordy and Geraldine Kester...

We've seen recent social media memes comparing fast-food workers striking for $15 an hour to EMTs, firefighters, law enforcement officers or others making similar wages for life-and-death occupations. Most of us didn't think much about the topic on Monday, despite its Labor Day designation, but a ranking of dangerous jobs, along with their attendant salaries, is enlightening...

Today in a jail cell somewhere in Kentucky sits a lady named Kim Davis who probably hasn't enjoyed this just passed leisurely Labor Day weekend. As you probably know, it has been on the news big time lately, how County Clerk Kim Davis has refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. ...

The Nebraska State Fair honored the Harper family of McCook as Grand Marshals on Sunday. A reception was held in the Board Room, then Dan, Myrna, and Randy Harper lead the parade in an antique fire truck at 6 p.m.

Lonny Lynn and his Orchestra, of Ithaca, Nebraska, will play for the 50-year reunion of the McCook, Nebraska, Senior High Class of 1965 during McCook's Heritage Days celebration. Class members want to thank the community for what it has provided for them throughout the years, and to share the band's music with everyone, they invite all to the dance, Saturday, Sept. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Area Community Choir will begin rehearsals for its annual Christmas concert from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook. Anyone who loves to sing is welcome to join. Selections from "Messiah" will be performed this year...

Becken Russell Holthus Aug. 11, 2015 - Sept. 7, 2015 McCOOK, Neb. -- Becken Russell Holthus, infant son of Jeff and Caitlin Holthus, passed away Sept. 7, 2015, at Community Hospital in McCook. He was born on Aug. 11, 2015, in McCook to Jeffrey Russell and Caitlin Diane (Bos) Holthus...

Marilu Sellens Delano March 15, 1927 - Sept. 7, 2015 McCOOK, Neb. -- Marilu Sellens Delano, of McCook, passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was born on March 15, 1927, in Susank, Kansas. Her parents were Henry Martin Sellens and Florette Lord (Overholt) Sellens...

Harold E. Nichols Jr. Nov. 24, 1931 - Sept. 7, 2015 OBERLIN, Kan. -- Harold E. Nichols Jr., 83, died Monday (Sept. 7, 2015), at Decatur Health Systems in Oberlin He was born Nov. 24, 1931, to Harold E. and Eryline L (Robinson) Nichols Sr. in Oberlin. He graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1949 and attended two years at Kansas State University. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Building homes in McCook has not been an easy task over the last several decades. Seasoned developers, house-flipping specialists and even federally backed housing programs have all faced difficulties turning the tide against a declining housing inventory. Despite the seemingly uphill battle, recent success stories are beginning to pile up and the persistence of several organizations appears to be finally paying off...

Tyler Rambali, Shelby Stevens and Riley Rambali of McCook performed a Michael Jackson medley to take the Megastar overall award at the Galaxy of Stars talent search competition at the Nebraska State Fair, winning a cash prize, trophy and four hours of recording time. ...