Stories from Thursday, August 3, 2017

Reegan Witt's mamma hog, “Nikki,” and piglets comfortably sleep their way through a warm Tuesday afternoon at the 2017 Decatur County Fair in Oberlin, Kansas. The home owned carnival and fair is scheduled through Saturday.

Mervyn LeRoy Schliefert May 9, 1935 - Aug. 1, 2017 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Mervyn LeRoy Schliefert, known to friends as "Merv," passed away on Aug. 1, 2017, at Tiffany Square Center in Grand Island, surrounded by family at the age of 82, 2 months and 23 days...

McCook, Neb. — Tickets are now on sale for the Saturday, Sept. 23 Hotel California, A Salute to the Eagles, concert in McCook at the historic Fox Theatre during Heritage Days weekend. Only $40 each in advance, the tickets can be purchased at McCook National Bank, Garrison’s - McCook Lettering, McCook Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Hospital Health Foundation located at 711 East 11th Street, Suite B. Tickets at the door will be $45 each...

McCOOK, Neb. — Following valuation protest hearings in mid-July, Red Willow County commissioners and assessor Sandra Kotschwar tried to take some of the sting out of substantial valuation increases in commercial properties. However, their hands were tied in some situations — in both commercial and residential settings — where recent real estate sales support valuation increases...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Nebraska State Bar Association has honored the Law office of Schroeder and Schroeder for service to Frontier County for 130 years through five generations of lawyers. NSBA President Judge Joe Bataillion presented a proclamation to latest members of the firm, Jon Schroeder and Whitney Schroeder Lindstedt...

McCOOK, Neb. — Daily volume is down at McCook’s water treatment plant, thanks to recent rainfall, although not quite enough for city staff to lift outdoor watering restrictions put in place nearly a month ago. “We are doing better since the recent rains. ...

I never thought of things like this as a new mom or considered it to be something to prepare for as a parent of older kids, but the day when my daughters became “attractive” to boys was a tough one! I remember the specific instance it happened with each of my older daughters as well as the specific boy. ...

If you haven’t checked your 401K lately you may be pleasantly surprised at the gains you’ve made in the past months — the Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 22,000 for the first time in history Wednesday. It’s sure to drop again in the future, but there’s one investment that’s much better than the stock market — yourself...

David Murray from Oberlin, Kan., was a champion in auto racing at the Elm Wood Speedway in Norton, Kan., last weekend. Murray drove his car to victory over top contenders Tanner Black, Mike Petersilie and Jessie Richter among others. Watch for more results in upcoming editions...

McCOOK, Neb. — The fourth annual McCook Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament has been set for Sunday, Aug. 20 at Heritage Hills Golf Course. Flight payouts, flag prizes and raffle prizes will all be featured during this 4-person scramble. Entry fee has been set at $300 per team which includes green fees, cart fees, dinner, a $20 mulligan and two $10 gimmicks...

McCOOK, Neb. — The future’s so bright McCook National Bank Seniors should keep wearing cool shades leading up to and beyond Solar Eclipse Day. They may change glasses for that major event on Aug. 21, but one final defeat can’t affect what a fine season these Legion Post 203 Seniors delivered...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College Men’s Basketball program announced the signing of four student-athletes to complete their 2017 recruiting class. Junathean “Peanut” Cunningham, Toni Kumanovic, Amadou Dieye, and Antonije Petrovic have all committed to continuing their education and athletic careers at McCook Community College...