Stories from Monday, October 9, 2017

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Bison started a party primed to go right into Sunday School. Players, students, coaches and parents all celebrated after 11 p.m on the Jaycees Complex diamond while others had to be thinking: Was there ever any doubt? No, really...

McCOOK, Neb. — They came out admittedly flat and still featured almost three 100-yard rushers Friday night. McCook’s 24-0 win over Hastings still showed how dominant the Bison can be if they don’t sleepwalk just a bit. “We call the defense a bunch of wild dogs rallying to the football,” junior Gabe Sehnert declared while senior lineman Aryeh Elsen and junior Colin Giron agreed. “Offense is like a well-oiled machine.”...

Christopher M. Fichtner July 24, 1980 - Oct. 6, 2017 McCOOK, Neb. — Christopher Michael Fichtner, age 37, passed away at his home in McCook with family by his side after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. He was born in McCook on July 24, 1980, to Bruce L. and Beth L. (O'Dea) Fichtner. Chris attended school in McCook until fifth grade when he moved to Hayes Center, graduating with the class of 1999. He later attended the Mason City Iowa College of Auctioneers, graduating in 2007...

Durward Sharp Foster May 29, 1922 - Oct. 2, 2017 DENVER, Colo. — Durward Sharp Foster, 95, died Oct. 2, 2017. He was born May 29, 1922. Durward grew up in McCook, Neb., graduating from McCook High School in 1939.  He married Violet M. Davis (now deceased) on May 31, 1942. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Students enrolled at McCook Community College for Fall 2017 semester have been awarded a total of over $58,550.00 in student financial aid for academic year 2017-18, sponsored by the McCook College Foundation and a number of individuals and organizations. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Community College Lady Indians split a pair of home matches over the weekend...

A recap of Week 7 games involving area teams...

LINCOLN, Neb. — A lawsuit filed by Frenchman Cambridge Irrigation District (FCID) challenging water-management plans approved by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Natural Resources Districts in the Republican Basin was dismissed Friday by the Nebraska Supreme Court...

McCOOK, Neb. — Results of a recent safety audit and a hefty donation to the ag program at McCook High School are the only two action items slated for the McCook School Board meeting tonight. The Board will meet 6:30 p.m at the junior high conference room...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook boys cross country team finished seventh at Friday’s Greater Nebraska Activities Conference Meet at Heritage Hills Golf Course...

McCOOK, Neb. — Local construction activity is rebounding after experiencing a down year in 2016. The City of McCook reported more than $15 million in construction activity through the first nine months of 2017, an increase of more than $7.1 million when compared to prior year...

The Post Office, banks and government buildings are closed today for Columbus Day, but not in Austin, Texas, where they are closed for Indigenous Peoples Day. The same goes for places like San Francisco, Seattle and Denver, which have done away with Columbus Day, over concerns that the explorer did not actually “discover” the New World, and helped enslave and decimate and people who were already living there...

I would like this to be an open letter to all of those people who don’t understand the reasons for the shooting in Las Vegas. The answer? People (Some) are infested with swarms of demons. Demons enter people through trauma (mental and physical), sin, certain types of pride, certain movies, books, etc.Like roaches, these demons are active and cause hate, discontentment, and jealousy...

My good friend Margaret Shapiro subscribes to International News, which is published in Sacramento, Calif. The complete title of this publication is International Travel News: A Celebration of Travel. The August 2017 edition of this publication featured Venice, Italy. The location of the world ‘s first ghetto, a story by Julie Skurdens...

CHADRON, Neb. — Sadly, Southern Valley-Alma’s state softball plans went the reverse of McCook on Saturday. The Saints (19-10 record) needed just one more win to make Class C state following a 10-8 win over C-6 No. 1 Chadron Friday afternoon. Abby Cervara and Maddie Cervera both delivered three hits. Janessa Kring drove in to two runs to go with Maddie’s three...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. -- As Preston Carbaugh trotted off the field, Cambridge head coach Scott Porter greeted him with a smile and a simple question...