Stories from Wednesday, June 12, 2019

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Once again, there was no stopping the Plowboys & Plowgirls from becoming Brad Ross Memorial Coed Softball Tournament champions last weekend. The now four-time defending champions plated 55 runs in five games — though they also conquered a couple of close contests in this competitive tourney...

Shary Skiles Publisher McCOOK, Neb. - A long, and somewhat contentious session of the Nebraska legislature left Sen. Dan Hughes happy to be out of Lincoln and returning to Southwest Nebraska. The senator addressed a group of constituents at Tuesday's Coffee with a Cop at Sehnert’s Bakery in McCook...

Nancy Celeste (Shaw) Case April 1, 1930 - June 6, 2019 IMPERIAL, Neb.—Nancy Celeste (Shaw) Case, 89, of Imperial, passed away on June 6, 2019, at the Imperial Manor in Imperial. Nancy was born in Lancaster, Mo., on April 1, 1930, to Robert Forrest and Gladys Claire (Wardlow) Shaw. ...

Darrell Gene Roths TRENTON, Neb. — Darrell Gene Roths, Sr., 71, of Trenton, died Monday (June 10, 2019), at his home near Swanson Reservoir. Upcoming service information can be found at www.carpenterbreland.com Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements...

McCOOK, Neb. — Parker McCook is sponsoring an afternoon of fun for the whole family at Barnett Park on Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m.  Participants can participate in a water balloon toss, three-legged race, egg/spoon race, hula hoop contest, corn hole, can jam and dizzy bat, and enjoy refreshments including snow cones...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook School District is looking at replacing all lighting to save on energy costs. “Requests for Qualifications” will be advertised for the installation of new, energy efficient lighting at all the district’s buildings, with three proposals needed per state law, said McCook Schools Business Manager John Brazell at the regular McCook School Board meeting Monday night...

McCOOK, Neb. — The participation rate of McCook Public School students in extra-curricular activities is at about 79%. “It would be great to have very kid involved in something, but we’re not at that point yet,” said Superintendent Grant Norgaard at the regular McCook School board meeting Monday night...

Nebraskans have always had a bit of an inferiority complex about the flatwater state. We’re four-lane desolation to be endured on the way to the spectacular Rockies or lush croplands of Iowa and Illinois. Sure, we’re not as flat and boring as eastern Wyoming, but that state rewards hardy travelers with Yellowstone Park...

FELLING FIELD — First Central Bank Royals stole the lead late and defeated Team Pollmann Pirates 6-5 on Tuesday. The game was tied 4-4 with First Central Bank Royals batting in the bottom of the third when Reid Loop singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run...

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — Can district muscle flexing really take place this soon into “summer” weightlifting? The answer would seem yes when looking at Gothenburg’s Melons and McCook National Bank entering an early-season baseball rematch tonight. Melons have been on a roll recently, mashing through area rivals Lexington, Holdrege and Cozad during its current three-game win streak...

McCOOK, Neb. — Chilly winds blowing across McCook’s Jaycees Complex couldn’t stop a Force heating up at just the right time Tuesday night. The McCook Force 14-and-under girls softball team made it five straight wins by scoring 25 runs during their 15-8, 10-6 wins over McCook Rebels Gray...