Stories from Friday, November 15, 2019

McCOOK, Neb. — Bill Moore and Chris Mock from McCook will advance to the American Poolplayers Association’s (APA) 9-Ball Doubles Championship in Las Vegas next spring after winning the 9-Ball Doubles tournament held recently at TJ’s Family Fun Center...

Over the next three weeks, Auburn will be in the middle of the action even though the Tigers are outside the playoff race. No. 13 Auburn plays two top-five playoff contenders in No. 5 Georgia (No. 4 CFP) and No. 4 Alabama (No. 5 CFP) at home in November, and depending upon how the Tigers do their coach may or may not be in danger of losing his job...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College sophomore Jade Hollands, who attended Atchison County High School in Kansas, signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to play softball at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, a Division II school. The Dragons compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference...

BURWELL, Neb. — Remember how one pass completion for one yard and 10 rushing touchdowns powered Burwell past Cambridge in Tuesday’s state playoffs? Today — with Dundy County-Stratton looming for Monday’s semifinal — coach Luke Gideon was quick to emphasize how his Longhorns are not a one-pronged attack...

Gayla R. Probasco Sept. 4, 1949 - Nov. 13, 2019 ARAPAHOE, Neb - Gayla R. Probasco, age 70, of Arapahoe, Neb. passed away on Wed., November 13, 2019 at the Elwood Care Center, Elwood, Neb.. She was born on Sep. 4, 1949 in Geneva, Neb. to Darien and Betty (Sluka) Thomsen...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook City Council members will discuss adding early childhood care and education programs to businesses eligible for funding through the city's LB840 Economic Development Plan during their regular meeting Monday, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers of the city office at 505 West C...

McCOOK, Neb. — "Adopt-A-Chaplain" coordinator Annie Trail of McCook prayed for God's peace throughout the world and for his protection of American service members, before her corps of volunteers on Thursday morning packed "We Care" boxes bound for the chaplain and Americans serving in a NATO Peacekeeping Force in Egypt...

McCook, Neb. -- Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska is excited to announce they will be opening a store and donation drop off in January 2020 in the former Sears building. Goodwill is familiar with the McCook community, hosting consistent donation drives for many years and providing Employment and Career Services to individuals living with disabilities since 2012. ...

The family of Geneva Eckhardt of McCook is hosting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 120 East G, No. 4, McCook, NE 69001.

The family of DeMarys Cooper is requesting a card shower for her 80th birthday on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. DeMarys taught school in Chase County for over 50 years, so some of you may have had her as a teacher. She would love to hear from you! Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 1333, Imperial NE 69033...