Stories from Tuesday, August 23, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — School spirit brought more than a pre-season Jamboree feeling to McCook High Monday night whether it was the Bison, Hitchcock County or Dundy County-Stratton. The three area schools brought some intensity into this NSAA pre-season triangular...

Front page news: “Council OK’s new 27-home North Pointe subdivision”. It is interesting how time changes our development of projects in our City. A few years back another developer approached our City with a similar proposal. A plat was drawn up, streets included. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will meet Wednesday, at 12 noon, for a “clean-up matter,” according to the agenda. At the Aug. 1 council meeting, the council adopted a resolution that established an interlocal agreement between the city and Red Willow County School District 0017 (McCook Public School District) for the purpose of cooperating in the construction of recreational facilities to benefit the City of McCook residents, primarily the school district’s students...

Dixie Jane Lorentz Nov. 21, 1933 - Aug. 20, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Dixie Jane Lorentz, 88, died peacefully in her sleep in her home on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, with her daughter, son-in-law and fur babies present in McCook.  Dixie was born on Nov. 21, 1933, in Lebanon, Neb., to Marion and Reva (Mays) Springer.  She was raised in the Lebanon and Danbury, Neb., area.  She graduated from high school in Lebanon as salutatorian of her graduating class...

Dorothy Lambert McCOOK, Neb. — Dorothy Lambert, 86, formerly of Trenton, died Monday (Aug. 22, 2022), at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Visitation is Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, 2-5 p.m., at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Funeral services are Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow services in the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Neb...

Mary Phyllis Creger Jan. 20, 1932 - Aug. 14, 2022 CURTIS, Neb. — Mary Phyllis Creger, age 90, passed away on Aug. 14, 2022, while residing at Senior Living Choices in Curtis. Mary was the first born child of Lydia and Edward Foster. She was born Jan. 20, 1932, in Colorado Springs, Colo., and was later joined by her brothers, Robert and Phillip. Mary graduated from high school in 1950 then the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1954 with her B.A. degree in education...

Ronald W. Roth Aug. 25, 1941 - Aug. 7, 2022 HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — We are sad to announce the passing of Ronald W. Roth, 80, of Huntington Beach on Aug. 7, 2022 due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Ron was born in Trenton, Neb., on Aug. 25, 1941, and spent his first 12 years in McCook, Neb., before moving with his family to California. ...

90th birthday The family of Verda (Richter) Wegener of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. She grew up in Hayes County, Neb., and has lived and worked in this area all her life. Her family includes daughter and son-in-law, Marla and Mike Sanders of McCook; granddaughters, Kayla Pritchard and Maggie Latta; and great-grandson, Rex Pritchard. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 332 N. Cherokee, McCook, NE 69001...

CULBERTSON, Neb. — “If you want something done, ask a woman,” said Margaret Thatcher, and Culbertson’s Woman’s Club has proved that to be true throughout the years. Established in 1908, the Club has been a leader in community service and betterment, including such activities as advocating for child and domestic abuse victims, contributing to scholarship funds, the Red Cross and other charities, assisting with town holidays and celebrations, paying for and helping with park improvements, contributing to the local food pantry, and conducting meet-and-greet events for political candidates. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Results from McCook High’s Red-White tennis team scrimmage on Friday which also featured ice cream sandwiches and popsicles for fans. Bison Courts Court 1 Evan Humphrey /Lincoln Michaelis over Nathaniel Miller/ Jonny Frank 7-6 (7-3) Court 2 Payton Dellevoet/Joel Miller over Kaiden Porter/Reid Loop 6-2...

McCOOK, Neb. — Coach Joe Vetrovsky has announced the projected McCook Bison varsity football starters against Cozad in their season opener Friday night at Weiland Field. More details will apper this week in the McCook Gazette. Offense Defense S 20 Jacob Gomez-Wilson 5-7 165 Sr...

McCOOK, Neb. — Hitchcock County won a spirited two-set Jamboree match over an improved Dundy County-Stratton team Monday night at McCook High. The Tigers are shaking off last year’s 0-27 record with several talented young players. Junior Alyssa Schneider and sophomore Laynee Lutz are among those returning...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people after finding 59 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and 9 pounds of suspected fentanyl during an encounter last week at an Interstate 80 rest area. The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. ...

McCOOK, Neb. – Starting around Aug. 23 and lasting up to a week, a helicopter towing a large hoop from a cable will begin making low-level flights over the area of Red Willow and Frontier Counties as part of a geological and aquifer mapping study. The helicopter will fly along pre-planned flight paths relatively low to the ground at 100-200 feet above the surface...