Stories from Thursday, July 7, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Summer Swim Team season looked drastically different this summer than it has in the past. For starters, the outdoor McCook city pool didn’t open this summer. But that didn’t derail the swim team. It just meant the youth swim team practiced indoors the past six weeks, thanks to the McCook YMCA opening up the pool everyday over the lunch hour to the young swimmers...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council Tuesday night agreed on a pool design concept, one of two first recommended by the McCook Pool Committee. The next step is a formal statement of authorization recognizing the design, that the council will be asked to approve at the July 18 regular meeting...

McCOOK, Neb. — A request from the McCook Humane Society that the City of McCook allocates more money each month to the shelter will be taken up during budget discussions later in August. The city allocated up to $48,000 in the budget last year for operating costs at the shelter. Amounts are disbursed monthly per a contract with the shelter...

McCOOK, Neb. — A new ballpark complex would cost around $15 million, but some of that could be offset with funding from interested partners. The McCook City Council Tuesday night gave city staff the go-ahead to continue the discussion with partners concerning a new ballpark complex. ...

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to observe a teenager, who gave me an education I will never forget. In fact, this revelation encourages me to share this positive experience with others, both to learn from and to be hopeful for the future. Before continuing, I need to go back a few weeks before the encounter I want to reflect upon...

If you’re not feeling the inflation pinch, maybe you’re just not paying attention. It seems like every small item at the grocery store costs a dollar or two than it used to, and if it doesn’t, it’s because the manufacturers have downsized packages. That “pound” of bacon is probably 12 ounces if you check the label...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska State Troopers removed from the road 24 impaired drivers during the Independence Day weekend. “As Nebraskans kept their eyes on the fireworks this weekend, troopers were busy keeping our roads safe,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. ...

Voluntary annexation requested McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Planning Commission will consider the request from local property owners for a voluntary annexation of their property, on Monday, 5:15 p.m., at the City Council Chambers at the city Municipal Building.A public hearing will be held concerning the written request from John K. ...

Dorothy “Dee” Lamb March 28, 1929 - July 5, 2022 LINCOLN, Neb. — Dorothy Esther (Lukens, Babcock) Lamb, 93, was born to George Oran and Ella (Hall) Lukens on March 28, 1929, in the family home in Sioux County, Neb. She left this life for her eternal home with Jesus on July 5, 2022. Dee was raised in Beaver City, Neb., by her aunt and uncle, Albert and Fannie Rennecker. She graduated from Beaver City as valedictorian in 1946...

Philip Lee (Skip) Chesley July 21, 1940 - Sept. 15, 2021 SPOKANE, Wash. — Philip Lee (Skip) Chesley passed on Sept. 15, 2021, at age 81 in Hospice of Spokane. He was born July 21, 1940, in Puyallup, Wash., to Lloyd Wynnette and Minnie Marie (Morris) Chesley...

NORTON, Kan. — The McCook National Bank Seniors’ bats were strong against Norton on Wednesday, but it wasn’t enough during a 19-9 defeat Wednesday night. The McCook MNB Seniors 18U struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Norton, giving up 19 runs...

McCOOK, Neb. — They returned to the golf course following a weekend of holiday frivolity and here are Heritage Hills Ladies League results from Tuesday. Low scores: Naomi Olson, Tracey Sis, Hailee Koetter and Tyler Loop. Flag prizes: Tyler Loop, Kim O’Dea, Deb Walter and Shannon Bunger...

McCOOK, Neb. — Bring on the Stormchasers because McCook’s Herrmann Jones Legion B team has regained momentum just in time for state tournament play. Coach Chad Graham’s boys beat the Buckley Bombers, 8-1 and 6-5, to finish their regular season Tuesday evening...

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Winter suddenly looks real good after 19 McCook High Bison rumbled into the University of Wyoming Wrestling Camp last week. “We took 19 wrestlers, which is the most wrestlers we have ever taken to a camp,” coach Nick Umscheid declared...

HASTINGS, Neb. — The numbers don’t always add up when checking how many girls fast-pitch softball teams are playing in 2022. “There just aren’t as many teams,” McCook Rebels coach Lance Gillen said as his girls own 20 wins this season compared to 45 entering last year’s Class C state tournament. “We’d like to get some 8-and-under teams going again, or at least another 10-and-under team.”...

LINCOLN – Gov. Pete Ricketts announced that two Southwest Nebraskans were among recent appointments to Nebraska’s boards and commissions. Philip P. Lyons of McCook was appointed to the Advisory Committee on Aging and Rebecca A. Schroeder, PhD, of Curtis was appointed to the Rural Health Advisory Commission...

Colleen “Coke” Thompson TRENTON, Neb. — Colleen “Coke” Thompson, 69, of Trenton, died June 24, 2022, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Ark. Rosary is Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Gary Brethour officiating...