Stories from Thursday, July 27, 2017

McCOOK, Neb. -- The Nebraska American Legion Baseball B6 Area Tournament brought plenty of ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ to the Jaycees Complex...

OBERLIN, Kan. — New laws in Kansas governing amusement rides may take a lot of the fun out of a dozen or so western Kansas county fairs with home-owned carnivals and rides. Carnival rides, in general, are in the spotlight today because of the death of one man and injuries to several others at the Ohio State Fair after a ride malfunction. (See story page 3)...

McCOOK, Neb. — A request for a new trial from neighbors of a McCook dog breeder hoping to shutdown the operation was denied recently in Red Willow County District Court. “The parties presented arguments to the court. The court considered the arguments and finds that said motion for a new trial or in the alternative motion to reconsider is hereby denied,” stated District Court Judge Donald E. Rowland in his ruling...

McCOOK, Neb. — Three McCook artists won top honors during a conference of Nebraska art clubs in York last month. Jack Stevens, Ray Walter and Cliff Johnson were among 24 artists receiving the “Award of Excellence” for entries in the annual Association of Nebraska Art Club’s traveling exhibit competition...

Delvin Harbour of Victorville, Calif., takes a selfie with a headstone marking the grave of his great-great-great-great grandfather, Dr. Samuel L. Green, who twice served in the Legislator, was mayor of McCook and died in 1905 during his second term as Red Willow County Judge. ...

VALENTINE, Neb. — A new academic master plan, new air handling equipment for a North Platte building, a new retirement plan option and distance learning equipment were approved by the Mid-Plains board of governors Wednesday. Meeting in Valentine, the board also conducted a public hearing regarding the purchase of a tract of real estate, 204 East L in McCook, for McCook Community College housing...

Backpack giveaway volunteers Pat Sitzman, left, and Marlene Foster view the decision-making process of selecting a backpack in 2016. The local service unit of the Salvation Army plans the 2017 giveaway of backpacks and school supplies on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., at McCook Christian Church, 507 West B. There is a limit of two backpacks per family...

Money can’t buy happiness. Or can it? Suppose you were given $40 and told that you had to do something with it that would make you happy. Go out to eat? Take in a show? Buy an item of clothing? According to seven surveys in four countries, your best bet is buying time with that $40, but most of us don’t think about it...

Latest standings from the Heritage Men’s Golf League after play on Wednesday. A League Samway/Barnett’s 83 Studio 205 82 Golight 79 Culbertson Bank 76 First Central Bank No. 1 74 Loop/Coppermill 72.5...

ALLIANCE, Neb. — Their motor has tore through Legion baseball teams from Saskatoon to Kokomo to Kearney to Lincoln and Omaha. Now Mainelli Mechanical Pride ventures “just a little farther” to Alliance for Saturday’s Class B state opening showdown with the McCook National Bank Seniors...

McCOOK, Neb. — Several local pool players were recently recognized for winning the spring session of the Western Nebraska American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball, 9-Ball and Masters Pool Leagues. Winning the Sunday 8-Ball title was “Chalk Jockeys” featuring Lindsay Martinez, Tom Harris, Jerry Bishop, Eddie Park and Damon Barber...