Stories from Friday, January 24, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — The 4-1 score didn’t bother Reid Steinbeck any more than that bright spotlight or brand-new Bison Vison scoreboard. “I didn’t even look at it,” the 220-pounder said about trailing Class B No. 4 Blake Davis through two full periods. “I thought heck, we’re almost at the end of the season. I’m just out here to have some fun.”...

George Melvin Stitt Dec. 10, 1948 - Jan. 22, 2020 OVERBROOK, Okla. — Graveside services with military honors for George Melvin Stitt of Overbrook are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in the Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Okla., under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Marietta, Okla...

90th Birthday The family of Ruth Bridges of McCook invite you to wish her a “Happy Birthday” at McCook Christian Church on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the “nook” area of the Commons in honor of her 90th birthday. She was born in Inavale, Neb., but has lived in the McCook area since 1976. She was an elementary school teacher for 40 years, teaching at several rural schools in Webster County, Inavale,  Riverton,  Ashland-Greenwood and Indianola, Neb. ...

I traveled east of Marion this week to re-visit the town of Lebanon. Lebanon’s society writer was prolific in his (or her) coverage of the goings on. Reading though the weekly column, one would be fully informed of who, what, when and where of the town residents...

EUSTIS, Neb. — Junior Acelyn Klein’s 17 points highlighted the 59-37 Medicine Valley loss to Hi-Line Thursday evening. Sophomore Kaylynn Roblee contributed nine points, Milla Farr six, Jessa Bailey three and Sabra Schmidt two for the 4-10 Raiders. Hi-Line raised its record to 7-8 overall...

MAYWOOD, Neb. — Maywood-Hayes Center’s girls took a 22-1 lead en route to besting Bertrand, 55-31, Thursday night. Senior Avery Johnson unleashed her season-best 29 points to follow 23 in the 13-2 Eagles’ previous victory. Johnson shot 61 percent from the floor (11 for 18) while freshman Ashlin Broz buried 10 of 12 free throws...

McCOOK, Neb. -- What can be done to make the McCook retail community a more inviting place on a daily basis? That was one of several questions that the McCook Chamber of Commerce posed to a group of community leaders at a marketing committee meeting in early January. On Feb. 5, the chamber will host another session to dig deeper into the subject...

TRENTON, Neb. — Hitchcock County and Cambridge both won two duals along with wrestling to a 33-33 tie at Thursday’s Hitchcock County Quadrangular. Chase County joined the Sutherland Sailors in competing at a quad filled with open weight classes. Hitchcock’s Tanner O’Brien delivered the most dominant performance of these duals. He pinned two 132-pound foes in 57 seconds total as the host Falcons conquered Chase County and Sutherland...

McCOOK, Neb — A homeowner at 1001 E. Fourth is requesting a variance from 10 feet to 15 inches for a proposed garage, at the Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting Monday night, 5:30 p.m. at the city council chambers in the Municipal building. Linda Campbell, owner of the property at 1001 E. ...

CONNIE JO DISCOE Regional Editor McCOOK, Neb. — “Come to the Table/Nebraska” is a state-wide initiative of the Nebraska Court Improvement Project and a “Through the Eyes of the Child” initiative to encourage families — whatever their make-up — to share a meals at the table and reap the benefits of stronger bonds...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — The Cambridge Trojans came out firing and never looked back in a 71-64 upset of Class C-2 Top 10 Dundy County-Stratton Thursday evening. Senior Paxton Ross scored 11 points during the first eight minutes as Cambridge (4-8) outshot DC-S (11-2), 23-18, throughout a wild first eight minutes...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — The Cambridge girls continued their super mid-season surge with a stunning 53-43 win over Dundy County-Stratton Thursday evening. Cambridge (6-6) has now won five straight since a 1-6 start. The DC-S Tigers (11-2) suffered only their second defeat since reaching last year’s Class D-1 state championship game...

McCOOK, Neb. — A random drug search by local law enforcement and the Nebraska State Patrol took place at McCook Senior High this morning. No drugs or drug paraphernalia were found, said MHS principal, Jeff Gross. Gross said the search is done twice a year during school year. Drug-sniffing K-9 dogs were also utilized...

Nebraskans are in a good position to see past the spin applied to the Trump administration’s move to change Obama-era changes to the Clean Water Act. The president has been promising the changes since he came into office, lifting restrictions that could hinder agriculture and economic development throughout the “flat-water state.”...

I have an awkward relationship with social media. On one hand, it helps me stay in contact with friends and family from different parts of the world, and from other times of my life. At the same time, I am convinced that social media doesn’t always bring out the best of us. ...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Alexis Richmond's two dramatic shots helped Chase County edge North Platte St. Patrick's in overtime, 55-53, Thursday night and end those Irish's 10-year streak of reaching the SPVA girls tournament title game. Instead, the Longhorns (10-3) will play Bridgeport for a championship on Saturday...

OGALLALA, Neb. — Coach Dalton Pattera provide these details as the McCook seventh-grade boys swept basketball games from Ogallala Thursday. A Team won 63-25 and is now 2-0 on the year. Individual Scoring: Gabe Gans - 24, Quintin Terry - 12, Josiah Wilkinson 12, Landen Kmoch - 8, Davien Hanson - 4, Kyson Barger - 3...