Stories from Thursday, August 20, 2020

LINCOLN, Neb. — When it comes to COVID-19 and the current status of Nebraska high school fall sports, no news is good news. At the regularly scheduled Nebraska School Activities Association Board of Directors August meeting Wednesday in Lincoln, everyone from NSAA executive director Jay Bellar and his staff to the eight Board of Directors members gave the thumbs-up for the sports season to continue as planned...

Jimmy “Jim” D. Tyan May 28, 1957 - Aug. 18, 2020 TRENTON, Neb. — Jimmy “Jim” D. Tyan, age 63, passed away Aug. 18, 2020, at his home north of Trenton. Jim was born in North Platte, Neb., on May 28, 1957, to Edward Tyan and Lucille (Sis) Allee. Jim was raised by his sister, Clarence and Ila Chessmore. He attended school in Sutherland. In 1979, he was united in marriage to Linda Lindenmuth in North Platte. To this union three daughters were born: Jamie, Twila and Jennifer...

McCOOK, Neb. — Purchases for next year were kept to the bare minimum, as City of McCook department officials explained their budgets to the McCook City Council Monday night. The budget will have one more hearing before the council will approve it, unless the council decides to have a special meeting. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Registration remains open through Monday for the McCook YMCA’s Flag Football and Youth Volleyball leagues. Fees are $30 for members and $50 for non-members with games beginning Saturday, Sept. 12. The leagues are open to all boys and girls from kindergarten through sixth grade...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow Aviation piloted to an even more impressive A League lead, but Pinnacle Bank retook the B League lead during week four in Heritage Men’s League second-half action Wednesday evening. A League Red Willow Aviation 89.5 Old Sarge’s Bar 74.5...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The American Red Cross plans a two-day blood drive in McCook next week at the Community Room on the Red Willow County Fairgrounds. It will be 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Contact Cathy Carman at 308-345-4473 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “mccookne” to schedule your appointment...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Heritage Hills Ladies played “Best Poker Hand” Tuesday night leading into their season finale next week: Low scores Alicia Berry, Natalie Alred and Rhea Hernandez 36 on the back nine. Bev Elliott and Vickie Malleck tied Carol Lemon and Sharon Bieber with 40 on the front nine...

CURTIS, Neb. -- Following a hearing Monday, the Middle Republican Natural Resources District has issued a cease and desist order and penalties against a McCook couple for violation of MRNRD Rules and Regulations and / or the Nebraska Ground Water Management and Protection Act...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton’s football season opener has sadly gone from playing 13-0 to one big zero next week. The D-1 No. 4-rated Tigers (10-2 last year) were anticipating a great first game against Colorado defending Eight-Man state champ Sedgwick County (13-0) on Aug. 28...

A Bushnell, Neb., girl was injured and a house received extensive damage June 12. According to the police report, an officer attempted a traffic stop when the driver, Alexandria Irene Hickman, 17, Bushnell, attempted to flee, losing control and striking the home, 1211 Country Club Drive, owned by Mike D. ...

Anyone who has ever read this column knows that I try to stay positive, focusing on the good things happening in our community and how to get involved. At the same time, my personal views and feelings make into the mix, as well as tidbits about my family much to their chagrin...