Stories from Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Catcher Lucas Gomez-Wilson (above) tagged out Hastings' potential tie-breaking run in Tuesday's top of the seventh, then scored a winner for McCook First Central Bank when teammate Jacob Gomez-Wilson (13) drilled one final double into left-center field. The Juniors celebrated a 7-6 comeback win over Hastings after falling behind 6-2 through four innings. ...

They took down the defending state champs, stunned giants from northeast Nebraska and made scrambling for motel reservations really fun last weekend. “We had to get rooms in Grand Island but it worked all right,” Rebels Black 14 coach Lance Gillen said about Saturday evening. “We just had to hear that 5 a.m. wakeup call (Sunday) and get them moving.”...

Eunice Arlene Nealeigh Campbell Aug. 3, 1947 - July 3, 2020 TRENTON, Neb. — Eunice Arlene Nealeigh Campbell was born in Ansley, Neb., on Aug. 3, 1947, to Carl and Arlene Nealeigh. She grew up on a farm south of Trenton and she attended grade school in Cornell and Beverley. ...

Lula Ruby Petersen April 24, 1935 - July 18, 2020 WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Lula Ruby Petersen, 85, died July 18, 2020, in Wheat Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Petersen. Survivors include sons, Craig and Kirk Petersen. Services to be determined at a later date...

Marilyn Ann Betts Aug. 29, 1938 - July 27, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Marilyn Ann Betts, age 81, of McCook, a beloved wife, mother, grandma and friend, passed away on July 27, 2020, at McCook Community Hospital. Marilyn was born to Jake and Minnie (Betz) Herbel on Aug. 29, 1938, in Ellsworth Kan. She grew up on the family farm south of Dorrance and graduated from Dorrance High School in 1955. Following high school, she attended Dodge City Junior College...

Mildred “Millie” Marie Becker July 10, 1932 – July 3, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. — Mildred Marie Becker (Johnson/Gilliland), wife of Clifford Becker, went to her heavenly home on July 3, 2020. Millie was loved by many for her big heart and willingness to care for everyone she met. She was a savvy businesswoman. Millie was the mother of four, two step-daughters and many other children of her heart...

George Louis Rainbolt Aug. 4, 1928 - July 23, 2020 THE VILLAGEs, Fla. — George Louis Rainbolt, 91, died July 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents, David E. and Jesse Ora (Colclasure) Rainbolt; brother, David Eugene; and granddaughter, Amy Rose Brt...

McCOOK, Neb. — The leaders for McCook National Bank Seniors through their brief 11-game 2020 season: Batting average: Konor Rakes .476, James Mockry .471, Cam Berry .394, Logan Barenberg .381, Joey Gonzales .355. On-base percentage: Konor Rakes .633, Barenberg .594, Colton Stevens .571, Coady Armstrong .526, Mockry .514...

McCOOK, Neb. -- For the better part of four decades, Roger Wilson immersed himself into almost every aspect of McCook Community College. He came to McCook in 1970 as a biology instructor and retired in 1999. He then coached women’s basketball for a year. In 2002, he was elected to the Mid-Plains Area Governing Board and served for eight years and retired again – believing in term limits...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Trevor Oberg admits he was an average student when he attended McCook High School. He golfed, but not really at the level you might expect for someone hoping to compete in college. McCook Community College Golf Coach Tyler Loop took a chance. In part because of his work ethic and determination and the subsequent results, Oberg has been named McCook Community College’s Student Commencement Speaker. Ceremonies are set for 10 a.m. Friday at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center...

McCOOK, Neb. — Big plays lit up Weiland Field, but nothing against that Cowboys Doomsday defense during the MFL’s first and only Monday night football of this 2020 season. The Cowboys (2-0 record) still haven’t surrendered a point through two fifth-sixth grade contests...

I have a reminder every once in a while. Recently I was driving through town and considered stopping at one of the fast food emporiums for a cup for Grannie Annie and me on a short trip. We went through a drive through and ordered to go. Then a couple blocks further another similar restaurant had its parking lot filled with motorcycles. ...

Dear Editor, In a July 22, NET Nebraska online article, Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department Director Myra Stoney says they’ve seen 22 COVID-19 cases over the past week, almost double the number reported over the previous three months. She goes on to say that, “I think the people of southwest Nebraska are in complete denial that there is a pandemic.” She goes on to say that some residents are ignoring social distancing guidelines and aren’t wearing face coverings in public places. ...

LINCOLN, Neb. — McCook High School's Isaac Hinze competed in the boys 16's tennis competition at the Cornhusker State Games recently. Hinzehad a solid outing, earning a third place finish against some solid competitors. Isaac was given a first round bye, in round two he defeated Glen McChristian 6-2, 6-1...