Stories from Tuesday, September 12, 2017

KEARNEY, Neb. -- McCook dropped tennis duels to Kearney Catholic and Grand Island Central Catholic by identical 6-3 scores Monday at the Kearney Harmon Park Tennis Courts...

MCCOOK, Neb. — The total 2017-18 budget for McCook Public Schools is $23 million, but not all of that will be spent. Instead, the $23,169,476.15 budget that the McCook School Board approved Monday night at the regular board meeting is the amount the district can spend if needed, clarified Rick Haney, McCook Schools business manager...

McCOOK, Neb. — With no input from the public, Red Willow County commissioners Monday morning approved the county’s 2017-18 $11.4 million budget supported by $3,918,018 in taxes. Following a special hearing at which no one from the public appeared, commissioners set the final $3.9 million tax request, an increase of $182,615 from 2016-17...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. -- Cambridge went 2-1 at its home invite Saturday to improve to 4-4 on the season...

Miriam Joyce Tuller Feb. 4, 1929 - Sept. 7, 2017 GUTHRIE, Okla. — Celebration of life services for Miriam Joyce Tuller were today, Sept. 12, 2017 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the American Legion in Guthrie. Interment followed at the Traer Cemetery in Traer, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith-Gallo Funeral Home in Guthrie...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Public hearings on the proposed Mid-Plains Community College budget is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in North Platte. Following the hearings, set for 1101 Halligan Drive in North Platte, the board will set figures for the tax request, fund transfers and unused budget authority to meet the final budget...

McCOOK, Neb. — Although they live hours away from the Texas and Florida coasts, a McCook couple is getting widespread notice because of their names’ close connection to the storms which have hit the U.S. in the past two weeks. Thrust into the spotlight — with hurricane quickness — were Harvey and Erma Hinz, life-long residents of Southwest Nebraska who recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary...

VENANGO, Neb. — Sen. Dan Hughes of Venango, Nebraska announced today that he will seek a second term in the Nebraska Legislature, running for the 44th District seat. Hughes was elected in 2014. Hughes was elected to the Executive Board of the Legislature in 2015 and in 2017. Senator Hughes is the chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, he also serves on the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee. Hughes also serves on the Building Maintenance and Reference Committees...

BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Furnas County sheriff’s officers, early morning Aug. 31, arrested a Kansas man reported to be “possibly naked” and running into a cornfield near Holbrook. The man, Anthony D. White, 38, of Dighton, Kan., was released after posting bond, 10 percent of $20,000 and ordered to appear in court in Beaver City on Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. However, he was a no-show in court Monday afternoon, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest...

BEAVER CITY, Neb. — A Holbrook woman bonded out of jail Monday, after a search of her home by Furnas County deputies last week revealed hunting equipment and hunting trophies allegedly stolen from another Holbrook residence. Following the report of a burglary and ransacking of the house at 401 Swayze during the night of Wednesday, Sept. ...

Be careful not to reveal too much personal information online, we’ve been warned. Don’t respond to “phishing” scams leading you to fake websites, and that Nigerian prince who wants to send you money? — you know the routine. As it turns out, it’s all for naught...

Insulted again. Oregon beats Nebraska in football right on national television for all to watch. Your old columnist hasn’t much cared for Oregon football since they beat Air Force in the first game ever played at the brand new Air Force Academy Stadium beautifully located at the foot of the Rockies...

I would like to welcome Grant Latimer to the District 44 office. Grant will be serving as my Administrative Assistant. He is completing his degree at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in Advertising and Public Relations with graduation in December. Grant is replacing Gera Carstenson who will be continuing her career in Florida. My staff and myself are excited to have Grant on board, and look forward to what he will bring to our office...

The eclipse (or is it ‘eek-slipse’?) is over. Did it solve anything? What did it prove? Nothing. An eclipse is a natural phenomenon caused by nature. or God, if you read the Bible. (I don’t read anything other than the National Enquirer.) Keep piles of Bibles and bundles of Enquirers...

STAMFORD, Neb. — Abby Cervera only allowed one Minden hit and smacked two herself during Southern Valley-Alma’s recent 9-0 softball win over the Whippets. The Saints are 11-4 overall with a 6-0 home record according to latest information. Maddie Cervara and Sydney Scharvin each ripped two of nine saint hits with Kaylia Hardenbrook driving home three runs...

ELM CREEK, Neb. —Southern Valley’s now 6-1 on the volleyball floor this season after a strong 25-19, 25-22 victory over Amherst at Saturday’s Elm Creek Tournament. The Eagles claimed a consolation title while quickly recovering from their first defeat 25-20, 25-17 against Hershey...

ALMA — Gazette area runners made a clean sweep of the cross country titles at Monday’s Southern Valley-Alma Invitational. Nathan Nicklas from the Eustis-Farnam/Medicine Valley Renegades won with his 18:24.74, more than a minute faster than Axtell’s Lincoln Trent (19:28.55)...

Freshman Ronnie Quick from London, England, shot 71 in the final round while leading McCook Community College golfers to second overall last weekend. Quick tallied a team-low 150 for the Indians as their 611 team total was behind only champion and tourney host Eastern Wyoming College (578)...

McCOOK, Neb. — A stunning 75-yard touchdown didn’t stagger the McCook freshmen long enough for Hershey’s JV football team on Monday. The visiting Panthers scored again to take a quick 16-0 lead. No sweat! Well, maybe some sweat. Luke Maris’ 45-yard fumble return started the Bison run of 22 unanswered points to a 22-16 comeback win...

McCook Community College 6’1” freshman Ryan Maddera (6) sends a potential kill over long arms of Highland College defenders during last weekend’s Sports Shoppe tournament. The Indians are playing two more in McCook’s Peter & Dolores Graff Events Center today against North Platte (4 p.m.) and Laramie, Wyo. (8 p.m.). They’ll try to build on a strong 10-5 start this season...

McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook Water Department has ended Monday’s mandatory 24-hour water restriction, but the city staff is asking the public to remain conservative in the use of water for irrigation for the time being. “We sincerely appreciate the pubic’s assistance with (Monday’s) emergency,” the news release said...