Stories from Thursday, November 5, 2020

LINCOLN, Neb. — Maywood-Hayes Center's balanced attack was too much for Mullen during a D-2 state quarterfinal sweep 25-23, 25-11, 25-22 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena today. The Wolves (29-0 record) delivered their 28th sweep this season after erasing a 22-18 Mullen lead in their opening set. They'll move into Friday's D-2 semifinals where No. 3 M-HC will take on No. 2 Chambers-Wheeler Central (32-1)...

SOUTHERN VALLEY, Neb. — Suddenly, a fastball that could speed past many motorists on Highway 34 looked like some driver stalled on the dusty shoulder. “I was throwing a pitch and my arm started tingling,” Kynlee Marquez explained. “Then it just went numb.”...

Caryol Lucille Chesterman Feb. 26, 1931 - Oct. 21, 2020 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Caryol Lucille Chesterman, 89, of Beaver City, died Oct. 21, 2020, at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City. She was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Beaver City, to parents, John Jay Strickland and Thelma Pauline (Forney) Strickland...

Beverley Leone Kite April 23,1937 - Oct. 30, 2020 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Beverley Leone Kite, 83, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, at Benkelman. She was born April 23, 1937, in Cheyenne County, Kan. She was a beautician. Graveside services are Sat. Nov. 7, 2020, 2 p.m., at the Bird City Cemetery in Bird City, Kan. Memorials can be given in her name...

Donald Kisker March 5, 1931 - Oct. 31, 2020 BUTTE, Neb. — Memorial services for Donald Kisker, age 89, of Butte, are 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Butte. Reverend Leif Hasskarl will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 51...

Vivian Illene “Bee” Hansen March 29, 1948 - Nov. 3, 2020 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Vivian Illene “Bee” Hansen, age 72, of North Platte, passed away Nov. 3, 2020, at her home. Bee was born on March 29, 1948, in Arnold, Neb., to Frank and Winnie (Hughes) Cassell...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — The Stanton Mustangs will already cover a lot of ground before they even reach Benkelman for Friday’s D-1 state quarterfinal. Once they complete this 313-mile trip, Stanton will unleash a rush attack averaging 360 yards through nine games this season...

Results from Men’s Major League action at TJ’s Family Fun Center where Fullmomentum has charged past two teams into first place: Men’s Major Fullmomentum 197.5-132.5 Diamond Vogel 181-148 Deveny Motors 178-152 Stockmn’s Feed 171.5-158.5...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High’s final football leaders from another Bison charge into the Class B state playoffs. McCook only allowed two of nine opponents to top 14 points while scoring more than 40 four times. TEAM STATS Rushing yards per game: 276.2. Rushing yards allowed: 93.4...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council adopted a resolution Monday night at the regular meeting so it could pay for three new cots purchased for city ambulances. On Oct. 5, the McCook City Council voted unanimously to award the bid for new ambulance power cots to Stryker, who submitted the lowest responsible bid of $140,740. ...

Every day, you wake up and have the opportunity to decide what kind of person you want to be. Am I going to get up early to exercise rather than roll over and hit snooze again? Am I going to volunteer for that organization in town which has been looking for help? Am I simply going to be more kind to others?...

Mark Searcy mans the drive-through donation site at McCook Christian Church for today’s Big Give 2020 event, which had brought in nearly $44,000 by press time today. The drive-through will be open through 6 p.m. at the church, 507 West B. Remaining “Power Hours” where donations are matched start at Pinnacle Bank at 1 p.m., Great Western Bank 3 p.m., McCook Christian Church drive through 5 p.m. and YMCA, 7 p.m. Make an online donation or check on the running total at biggivemccook.org...

Dear Editor, Due to the coronavirus pandemic, plans for the 400th anniversary celebration of the landing of the Mayflower in 1620 are on hold. The U.S., England and the Netherlands were scheduled to participate. Originally, the Pilgrims planned to reach America in early October of 1620. A rendezvous was planned with the Speedwell, arriving from Holland at Plymouth, England. Sadly, the Mayflower and the Speedwell set sail for America three times...