Stories from Friday, September 20, 2019

PAXTON, Neb. — Medicine Valley brought enough electricity to beat both Leyton/Banner County, 32-0, and the lighting bolts that struck Thursday night. Junior Kaden Bonini’s opening 54-yard kickoff return ignited a 26-point first quarter. Senior Sam Heapy rumbled 63 yards and classmate Quade Potter took an interception 48 yards in the early “flash flood” of touchdowns...

Charles Rodney Rogers Jan. 4, 1934 - May 9, 2019 FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Charles Rodney Rogers died on May 9, 2019, at Caring Bridges Nursing Home in Fairbanks. Rodney was born in McCook, Neb., on Jan. 4, 1934, to Clarence and Clara (Tillery) Rogers. He attended McCook Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1951...

Lou Kraus June 12, 1940 - Sept. 17, 2019 BRULE, Neb. — Lou Kraus, age 79, of Brule, passed away Sept. 17, 2019, at his home. Lou was born June 12, 1940, at Holyoke, Colo., to John P. and Barbara K. (Zieons) Kraus. He graduated from Sidney St. Patrick’s High School before studying music education at St. ...

Jack Douglas Snyder Adam and Caitlin Snyder of Arapahoe, Neb., announce the birth of their son, Jack Douglas Snyder, who was born Aug. 4, 2019, at Holdrege, Neb. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are John and Ingrid Tangeman and Douglas and Christine Snyder, all of Arapahoe. ...

50th anniversary The family of Dean and Mary Jo (DeWester) Howard of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 27, 1969, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Benkelman, Neb. ...

100th birthday The family of Andrew Meyerle of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of McCook, Neb., is hosting a reception in honor of his 100th birthday. He was born Oct. 2, 1919, in Elk City, Neb. Following his service in World War II, he earned a degree in pharmacy at the University of Nebraska. ...

As you all know, my nose is often buried in the newspapers of the past searching out tidbits of information that will help us understand how very tough and resilient our ancestors were as they settled this corner of southwest Nebraska. I knew that some of the early publishers had featured columns by “Old Settlers” but never could settle on one no matter what I put in the search engine box...

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — The Cambridge Trojans outgolfed eight teams and placed fifth overall at Thursday’s always challenging Gothenburg Invite at Wildhorse Golf Course. Cambridge’s 417 was only five strokes behind Broken Bow (412). Maria Jauken fired an area-best 95 which was only one stroke from the final tourney medalists...

STERLING, Colo. – Weather played a part in the opening round of the Northeastern Junior College tournament Thursday, but not in the usual way. Because of lingering weather damage and dead fairways at the Northeastern 18, the Region IX tournament was moved to Riverview Golf Club...

If Ypsilanti, Mich., can celebrate a win on the Illini’s home turf, surely Nebraska will conquer its Big Ten Conference opener at Illinois Saturday night. It’s tough to believe the Huskers haven’t away from Lincoln since their last Illinois visit two years ago with Mike Reilley...

uthern Valley’s Eagles are now 9-2 after sweeping a home triangular with Bertrand and Arapahoe Thursday evening. Coach Jessi Thalheim’s team started their fun with two thrilling 25-23, 25-23 victories over defending RPAC tournament champion Bertrand...

McCOOK, Neb. — The tradition continues with the annual Heritage Days Road Race on Saturday, Sept. 28. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. with plenty of time to walk or run the 5K route before the German Heritage Days Parade begins at 10 a.m. The Heritage Days Road Race is sponsored by Parker Hannifin and benefits the McCook YMCA and McCook High School cross country team who will be up bright and early to volunteer on the course!...

LE MARS, Iowa – The 15th-ranked Ottawa (Ariz.) University men’s golf team opened its season by winning the Northwest Iowa Shootout held on Monday and Tuesday at the Willow Creek Golf Club. McCook High alum and Class B state champion Noah Hofman shared medalist honors after closing the week at 8-under par 208...

KEARNEY, Neb. — Class A’s Kearney Bearcats needed a final five-run rally to scratch past McCook, 12-8, in softball action Thursday evening. The Bison (6-11 record) fell behind 4-0 but kept fighting until taking an 8-7 lead during their sixth inning...

McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska’s Unicameral representative said concerns about a particular state agency are among the most common comment he hears from constituents. “I have talked to many Nebraskans who have expressed concern about the challenges the Game and Parks Commission has with handling all of their responsibilities,” State Sen. ...

Say the word “hero” and images of a fireman, paramedic, police officer or soldier usually come to mind. There’s good reason for that, but when an ordinary citizen leaps into action when they could have looked the other way, that truly is something special...