Stories from Friday, January 21, 2022

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — It’s been exactly 52 weeks since North Platte rallied for a stunning 60-52 win over the McCook Bison. The Bison dashed into halftime leading 40-24 ..only to see Bulldog guard River Johnson sprinkle 31 points through those McCook High nets...

McCOOK, Neb. — Not even the monstrous Hastings Tigers wrestling machine could wreck a fun McCook Bison home dual night. “Some say McCook puts on one of the best home duals in Nebraska,” coach Nick Umscheid said following the 64-6 Tigers victory. “It was a big mismatch, but it’s still a great experience for the wrestlers and our fans.”...

Ronald “Ron” G. Miller DENVER, Colo — Ronald “Ron” G. Miller, 77, formerly of Cambridge, Neb., died in Denver, Colo. Services are pending at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary, Cambridge. Online condolences can be left at lockenourfh.com.

80th birthday The family of Rose Sitzman of Seward, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022.  Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1627 N. Columbia, Seward, NE 68434.

Every town of importance had one, that is, had a Booster’s Club, and McCook was no exception. The McCook Boosters was a sub-group of the McCook Commercial Club, the forerunner of today’s Chamber of Commerce. In the February 24, 1910, edition of the McCook Tribune there was an advertisement (with an attached cartoon) that read: “The citizen who praises his own town. ...

McCOOK, Neb. – With only a few days left in the position, McCook Chamber President Brandi McConnell is leaving the chamber in a strong position and is excited for the direction the new president will take the organization. McConnell told the Gazette that the chamber has received many good applications and they are hoping to make a final decision in the next few days. McConnell’s last day with the chamber is January 26...

McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook Handi-bus, that provides rides within the city five days a week, is out of commission for awhile. But rides are still available using a back-up van that is wheelchair accessible, according to Beth Siegfried, Heritage Senior Center director...

McCOOK, Neb. – McCook’s newest postmaster, Katrina Frey, began her duties in early December. She took over for Kelly Lacey, who was promoted to Manager of Post Office Operations, still located in McCook. Lacey oversees zip codes beginning with 690 to 693, plus 575 and 577 in South Dakota...

McCOOK, Neb. - On January 19, 2022 the McCook Police Department received a report of a scam. The reporting party advised she had received a phone call from the McCook Police Department phone number. The individual on the phone identified himself as Officer Kenny Smith. The reporting party was advised she had a warrant for her arrest and was given a case number and a phone number to call back...

.B. Headley’s NFL playoff picking weekend went 5-1 but ended with the Arizona Cardinals collapsing to former co-worker Bruce Baker’s dreaded Los Angeles Rams Monday night. Why not build on this misfortune by picking more underdogs in the Elight Eight starting Saturday?...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Cambridge’s girls unleashed a 23-point first quarter and took down Dundy County-Stratton, 58-24, Thursday night. Now 10-5 on the season, Cambridge saw junior Jalen Kent hit five of six shots — including both her triple attempts ‚ route to 16 points...

TRENTON, Neb. — Class D powerhouse Sutherland was able to outwrestle three talented area wrestling teams in Thursday’s Hitchcock County Quadrangular. Chase County took second while Cambridge was third and the Falcons placed fourth. Some highights from each area dual:...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — They are one scary sight! Even the Dundy County-Stratton boys admitted this fact during their 73-26 conquest of fellow Class D-1 Top 10 rated Cambridge Thursday night. “We’re all diverse in our own ways,” senior Mark Nelms observed. “We are real scary when we all get together and play ball like tonight.”...

OGALLALA, Neb. — Tripp Raile lit up Ogallala’s nets for 19 points, but the host Indians found enough offense to win 42-39 over the McCook seventh-grade boys Tuesday afternoon. Grady Lentz added nine ponts, Aiden Lauer five and Ty Junker three which kept the Bison within striking range...