Stories from Thursday, December 1, 2016

Sadly, I think her days might be coming to an end. I'm not sure if we have weeks or months left, but I know her lifespan is questionable at this point and I'm having a hard time with it. I had a tough time with the last girl, too, when she decided to take a turn for the worse and I still miss her...

Joy Arline Horn July 8, 1928 - Nov. 27, 2016 BEAVER CITY, Neb. -- Joy Arline Horn, 88, of Beaver City, died Sunday (Nov. 27, 2016) at Beaver City Manor. She was born on July 8, 1928, at Valentine, Neb., to Edmond and Grace (Patton) Carter. She graduated from Genoa High School in 1945 and taught in rural schools in Nance and Platte counties in Nebraska...

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...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. -- Cambridge Telephone is in operation at 304 Nelson in Cambridge, according to company officials. An incorrect location was listed in an earlier story. Spontaneous combustion from oily rags used in a floor refinishing project caused a fire that consumed First Central Bank in Cambridge and destroyed or damaged Cambridge Telephone Co. locations according to the state fire marshal's office...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Wallis Marsh, a McCook High School graduate in 1985, is the latest inductee onto the high school's "Wall of Fame." Wallis attended the University of Oklahoma from 1985 - 1990 and majored in petroleum engineering. At OU, Wallis and his twin brother, Edward, were awarded "Distinguished Scholar" scholarships...

The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Christmas party Wednesday at the McCook Auditorium, with the theme, "Live, Work, Play." The festivities included a silent auction on specially-decorated wreaths, with proceeds benefitting local non-profit agencies, live music by Mike Milbauer, an ugly Christmas sweater contest and photos taken with a Christmas backdrop. ...

ST. FRANCIS, Kan. --Cheyenne County, Kansas, Sheriff Cody Beeson reports that his officers and those of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism responded Wednesday to a report of a suspected intruder being shot by a property owner in rural Cheyenne County...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Community College Music Department's Christmas Concert is set for 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at McCook Memorial United Methodist Church, Norris and E. The free performance will feature vocal and instrumental solos and refreshments will follow in the Friendship Room...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Auditions for the Southwest Nebraska Community Theatre Association of Beauty and the Beast are set for Tuesday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at McCook High School band room. Performances will be March 11, 12, 14, 17, 18 and 19 at the Fox Theater. Call Gene Weedin at (308) 340-5746 or Christy Stevens at (308) 340-3355 or (308) 345-5331 for more information about specific songs to download and rehearse...

Tim Hare of Culbertson, left, and Jeff Donelan of McCook manhandle a pallet of potatoes during a "Mobile Pantry" in McCook in November. The "Food Bank for the Heartland" plans its next Mobile Pantry Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. until noon., at the fire barn at 415 Taylor in downtown Culbertson. ...

Sadly, I think her days might be coming to an end. I'm not sure if we have weeks or months left, but I know her lifespan is questionable at this point and I'm having a hard time with it. I had a tough time with the last girl, too, when she decided to take a turn for the worse and I still miss her...

We've got a few weeks until the end of the holiday overindulgence season, but it's not too early to think about burning off those extra calories stored as body mass. The popularity of racquetball ebbs and flows, less demanding pickleball is gaining popularity and tennis seems to hold steady...

CURTIS, Neb. -- Texas country musician Josh Ward is performing in Curtis next week to support Aggie college students. Josh Ward's performance Dec. 10 at "The Barn" of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture campus is a concert to raise funds for NCTA student teams. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. with limited seating at the back of the student union. Tickets are for standing room on the dance floor...

Caitlin Fox and son Beckett, 4, hang on to their inflatable Grinch Christmas decoration on East B in McCook. Residents were wise to stake down outdoor ornaments securely in the face of strong winds in recent days.

John Degley Jan. 25, 1958 - Nov. 30, 2016 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- John Degley, age 58, of McCook, Neb., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. John was born in Wiesbaden, West Germany on Jan. 25, 1958, to John and Margot Kay (Maur) Degley. ...