Stories from Thursday, August 22, 2019

McCOOK, Neb. — A new resource office is working at the McCook Public Schools District. Luke McGinley, a police officer at the city police department, was introduced to the McCook City Council Monday night, by Ike Brown, McCook City Chief of Police. Brown said the former school resource office was promoted, with McGinely stepping in to fill the position. He has completed training as a resource officer and will get his certificate for DARE shortly...

McCOOK, Neb. — General revenue to the City of McCook, other than user fees for water, trash and sewer, totals $8.7 million in the proposed 2019-20 budget. Last year, $8.1 million was budgeted. Year-to-date totals of general revenues currently are at $6.3 million...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Now in its fourth year, the Prairie Roots Music Festival returns to Barnett Park in McCook on evening of Saturday, Aug. 24 with free live music from local and national artists, as well as food vendors and a beer garden. . “Doors” open at 4 p.m. with music beginning at 5 p.m. through 10 p.m. The performers include Hunter Hicks, Shawn Hess, Grown-A $ $ Man Band and returning from last year, Duane Mark...

McCOOK, Neb. —A lot of toe tappin’ will be happen’n at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow Fairgrounds, in November when 2019 Academy of Country Music’s New Female Artist of the Year, Ashley McBryde, comes to McCook. The super-charged show will help raise funds for Community Hospital’s Concert for Healthcare and specifically, the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center’s Heart to Heart campaign...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Chase County and Maywood are among 62 schools to receive rebates from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy to replace older diesel buses. Chase County received $40,753 to buy a newer, more energy efficient diesel bus, and Maywood will use $57,000 for a propane-powered bus...

A survey that showed Omaha drivers as the worst in the country — and McCook drivers as among the fifth best in the state, drew some interesting local comments on a Facebook post: -- As soon as mccookites figure out how to use a 4-way stop ... -- In McCook the right lane is for passing .....

McCOOK, Neb. — The Southern Valley-Alma Saints join McCook as softball teams who start their 2019 seasons Friday night. Coach Brad Reaves’ Saints scored a 10-5 victory in their Jamboree game last weekend. Now they get set for a 5:30 p.m. official home opener on Friday against the Chadron Cardinals...

McCOOK, Neb. — Heritage Hills Men’s League set up several close title chases entering its final round of golf playoffs next week. Both the A and B Leagues began their post-season competition Wednesday night. The results from this first round: A League...

Weiland Field might be slightly soggier than last year, but McCook High’s annual “Sports Drink” Football Scrimmage is set for 7 p.m. tonight with Bison like junior quarterback Mark Arp (9 above). The Bison are just eight days from their season opener at home against Hastings on Aug. 30...

Victoria E. Lampman Feb. 27, 1959 - Aug. 20, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Victoria E. Lampman, age 60, of McCook, passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home of McCook on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. She was born in McCook on Feb. 27, 1959, to Sidney and Joan (Charbonneau) Allen...

Lelia Ann Benton Oct. 14, 1931 - Aug. 20, 2019 OBERLIN, Kan. — Lelia Ann Benton, 87, died Tuesday (Aug. 20, 2019) at Decatur Health Systems in Oberlin. She was born Oct. 14, 1931, in Jennings, Kan., to Frank and Anna (Fiala) Krizek. . She graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1950. She married Jack Benton in Oberlin on June 4, 1960. She worked as a clerk at Addleman Drug Store for many years...

An appreciation dinner Sunday prepared by Hillcrest Foundation coordinator Norma Barnett was presented to Hillcrest staff and others who spent three days preparing the main living room for painting.Their efforts saved Hillcrest over $6,000 in expenses for the upgrade project, according to Don Harpst, Hillcrest Foundation member and former Hillcrest administrator. ...