Stories from Wednesday, November 24, 2021

COLUMBUS, Neb. — It took an extra five minutes Tuesday night but the McCook Community College women picked up a 74-69 win over Central Community College. The overtime win came in the first Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference game of the year...

McCOOK, Neb. — “Turkeys” are a tremendous bowling feat especially if eating an entire pumpkin pie between those three consecutive pins. Sadly, none were reported this week but still some fine league scores: Men’s Major TJ’s Family Fun 241.5-175.5 Stockman’s Feed 224-195...

NEW YORK (AP) — Cincinnati moved into position to make the College Football Playoff on Tuesday night, climbing a spot to fourth behind Georgia, Ohio State and Alabama. A team from outside the Power Five conferences has never been selected for the semifinals in the previous seven years of the College Football Playoff...

McCOOK, Neb. — With Thanksgiving near, everyone should be napping more so let’s quickly bounce through another great week of McCook YMCA Adult League volleyball action. Co-Ed A League Practice Safe Sets over Wolf Pack 25-19, 24-26, 15-11 Wolf Pack over Bumpin’ Uglies 25-15, 25-12...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook finished up the regular season of bowling with a huge home win in their quadrangular on Monday against Cambridge, Ogallala, and Southern Valley. The team of Caleb Shaw, Dylan Rouse, and Joel Miller recorded the High Baker’s game of 199 for the day...

COLUMBUS, Neb. – The McCook Community College men lost in overtime Tuesday to another ranked opponent. Central Community College, ranked No. 16 in NJCAA Division II topped MCC 80-76 in Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference play. “It was the same story with our basketball team tonight,” MCC coach Jacob Brandl said. “We didn’t put a full game together and paid for it.”...

BENKELMAN, Neb. - The historic Zorn Theater on Main Street in Benkelman has been a southwest Nebraska community favorite since its inception 93 years ago. Last year, the Zorn was chosen through a competitive process to be the recipient of a grant from The State of Nebraska and the Alley Poyner Institute in Omaha. The Alley Poyner Institute was hired with the grant funds to identify a Nebraska theater for placement on the National Historic Register...

McCOOK, Neb. - Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) continues to receive reports of high numbers of individuals hospitalized across the state for respiratory illnesses including COVID-19. According to Dr. Matt Donahue, Nebraska State Epidemiologist, these hospitalizations are occurring in both unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals, with most of the vaccinated hospitalizations being in those over 70 years of age and unvaccinated being in those between 30-39 years of age...

As November comes to a close, I can’t help but reflect on everything that has transpired in our community in just a few short weeks. Looking back, we have so much to be thankful for. Looking forward, we have so much to be grateful for. For starters, we kicked the month off with the 6th annual Big Give McCook, reaching record numbers yet again. ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Andrea Pennock of McCook, Neb. - was honored as a new member of Amercan Quarter Horse Association's (AQHA) Team Wrangler at the 2021 AQHA World Show in Oklahoma City. Sponsored by Wrangler, Pennock is recognized for her contributions and ongoing commitment to American Quarter Horses. ...

Roselin Lee Doss Dec. 10, 1929 – Feb. 4, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. - Roselin Lee Doss passed away on February 4, 2020 at her home in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born on December 10, 1929 at Fostoria, Iowa, the daughter of Clark and Clara (Heikens) Straub. She was raised on a farm in the North Woods of Minnesota, near Carlton. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Eugene L. Johnson, Sr., age 97, of McCook, Neb. passed away Tuesday, Nov.23, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook. A private family memorial service with Military Honors will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Neb...