Stories from Tuesday, July 6, 2021

OMAHA, Neb. — It was definitely dudes and not duds from McCook who lit up diamonds all around the USSAA State Baseball Tournament last weekend. McCook’s Herrmann Jones Legion B boys showed more than they belonged among the 36 teams who competed at this “high-level Class B” baseball tourney...

CULBERTSON, Neb. — Nearly 100 runners and walkers kicked off the Fourth of July holiday in Culbertson with a few miles of running and walking. The Freedom Run 5K and 10K, sponsored by Community Hospital, started off with perfect running weather, although conditions were a bit warm and humid as the runners and walkers crossed the finish line...

That was the week that was and thank goodness it is coming to a close. The pain of waiting as a family member underwent needed surgery to resolve pending blood circulation to his heart. All went well in the six-and-a-half-hour procedure (for family it seemed like forever!) and the five bypasses were done by a skilled surgeon and his team. ...

Dear Red Willow County folks, I hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day weekend. Now it is time to plan for a safe and happy Fall. I read the latest Nebraska Covid report and saw that your county currently has about a 33% vaccination rate...

CURTIS, Neb. - Jaden Clark knows well the sport of rodeo across Nebraska, western states and even in the arena of the Calgary Stampede. The native of Wellfleet has joined the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture here in Curtis as coach of NCTA Aggie Rodeo...

KEARNEY, Neb. — The McCook National Bank Seniors beat area foe Lexington but dropped three other games in last weekend’s Kearney Legion tournament. Gamechanger.com provided details from each contest: Alma 4, MNB 3 McCook lost the lead late in a 4-3 defeat to Alma on Friday...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Bison Gridiron Classic on Saturday, June 26, recently featured three hole-in-ones at Heritage Hills Golf Course: Hole #5 - Ron Friehe from the greens playing 150 yards; Hole #16 - Craig Freeburg from the whites playing 165 yards;Hole...

Alfred Jay Cass July 8, 1918 - June 30, 2021 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Alfred Jay Cass, 102, died Wednesday (June 30, 2021), at the Beaver City Manor, Beaver City. He was born July 8, 1918, to Alin and Cecile (Clason) Cass at Beaver City. He married Lola McConnell on April 9, 1939. After her death, he married Mildred Hilton on July 12, 1942...

Donald Lenn Shepherd Sept. 26, 1959 - July 3, 2021 ROCKPORT, Texas — Donald Lenn Shepherd (Lenny), died peacefully in his home in Rockport on July 3, 2021.  Lenny was born Sept. 26, 1959, and raised in McCook, Neb. He graduated from McCook High School in 1978 and attended Kearney State College, earning a bachelor of science in business in 1981. While living in McCook, he worked construction alongside his father and best friend at Don Shepherd Construction.  When his dad retired, Lenny moved to Lincoln, Neb.  He worked in property management before returning to McCook and forming a one-man carpentry/construction business called Shepherd Construction.. ...

Marjorie C. Malleck March 15, 1936 - July 4, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Marjorie C. Malleck, 85, died Sunday, July 4, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 15, 1936, in McCook to Louis and Susie (O’Dea) Colling. She was preceded in death by her eight siblings. She married the love of her life, John (Gene) Malleck on Oct. 19, 1957, at St Patrick’s Church in McCook. This union lasted 63 years. ...

Dorothy Marie Henton Nov. 4, 1931 - July 4, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Dorothy Marie Henton, age 89, departed her earthly life surrounded by family and entered into Heaven on July 4, 2021, from Hill Crest Nursing Home in McCook. Dorothy was born at home on a farm south of McCook on Nov. 4, 1931, to Fred and Emma (Liebbrandt) Friehe. Dorothy was baptized on Nov. 29, 1931, and was confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church on March 25, 1945, in McCook. She graduated from McCook High School in 1949...

Dolores M. Hayes Sept. 21, 1931 - May 3, 2021 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Dolores M. Hayes, 89, of Grand Island, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Monday, May 3, 2021, at Tiffany Square Care Center. Inurnment will be Friday, July 16, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. in Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Neb...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Community Hospital’s behavioral health program, Generational Guidance, is now offering is services to a wider age group, as well as introducing new staff. The structured outpatient behavioral health program offering mental health medication management and mental health therapy services, now offers services to people age 18 and older. ...

Michael Craig Harmon May 27, 1953 - July 3, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Michael Craig Harmon, 68, of Arapahoe, died Saturday (July 3, 2021), at Kearney Regional Hospital, in Kearney, Neb. He was born on May 27, 1953 in McCook, Neb., to Leland and Lucille Rose (Klient) Grassmeyer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1975 and in the Nebraska National Guard until May 27, 2013. He married Gloria Lynn Strickland on Nov. 22, 1975, at Lexington, Neb. He worked in machinery and manufacturing...

McCOOK, Neb. — Joyce Huffman likes plants. A lot. “A garden writer once said, If I can stand in the flowers and see my feet, I haven’t planted enough, and thats me,” Joyce said. “I tend to over-plant.” But the results are spectacular, beginning at the front of the house with the curved sidewalk bordered by boxwood, coral bells and a miniature crab apple and ending with shaded sitting area in the backyard. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Art Guild is hosting a reception for woodworking extraordinaire Neal Corey of McCook during this year's Crazy Days festivities. The event will showcase Corey’s woodworking refurbishment of a full-size 1946 Willys Jeep, which will be parked in front of the Norris Avenue gallery. ...

BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Billy Quinn should get a new trial because of statements issued by Sen. Ben Sasse and other reasons, his lawyers said in a motion for a new trial. William Quinn, 57, was found guilty of 13 of 14 sex trafficking and other charges against him last month...