Stories from Tuesday, May 16, 2023

McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA leaders announce that registration is now open for Summer Adult Co-ed Softball. Season begins the week of June 1st and will be played on Thursday evenings. Fee is $225 per team (15 person roster max). Additional $15 per non-member. ...

LINCOLN, Neb. — McCook’s matches are set as the Bison girls once again show Class B foes how tennis can be played in coyote country. The state tournament begins Thursday morning at Lincoln’s Woods Tennis Center. However, senior Carsyn Craig can enjoy breakfast a little longer. Her brilliant 30-1 record has earned the No. 3 seed among all No. 2 singles players...

McCOOK, Neb. — Members of the Red Willow County Planning Commission and commissioners got their first look at possible zoning rules for solar farms. County zoning rules for alternative energy were updated a couple of years ago, but plans for two solar farms, one northwest of McCook and one adjacent to the Pearson Addition north of McCook brought the issue to the forefront...

The brief notice stated that Walter C. Sweeney III has “departed this earth”. “Walt Sweeney passed away after a long illness on Friday, May 12, 2023. When funeral plans are made further information will be provided.” The notice came from friend Max Miller who is the go to scribe for our college class. ...

John Kent Nothnagel May 5, 1951 -May 12, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - John Kent Nothnagel passed away Friday morning, May 12, 2023 at his home in McCook. He was 72 years of age. John was born on May 5, 1951 in McCook, Nebraska to Albert Henry and Shirley Lou (McCormick) Nothnagel. He graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1969 and furthered his education at McCook Community College and the University of Nebraska Lincoln...

Armor coating project set to begin around city this week McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook has been informed by the contractor that the armor coating of city streets will begin either the afternoon of Tuesday May 16 or the morning of Wednesday May 17, weather permitting...

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — McCook High’s golf district tournament was postponed on Monday due to weather. The Bison are playing today. Watch for updates later this week.

If only we knew then what we know now ... Congratulations to our local educators on their efforts to help those in their charge to avoid regrets like those expressed above when it comes to career and finances. Monday we were at first concerned when we saw an ambulance and other vehicles parked around Central Elementary, but Principal Joel Bednar assured us it was just “Career on Wheels” day, giving students a chance to learn more about occupations they might pursue in the future. ...

McCOOK, Neb. – The close net community of homeowners along Ravenswood Road pled with the McCook City Council to save their small slice of heaven from future industrial development at Monday’s public hearing and council meeting, In the end, the development won out, but not without some promises that alternative solutions may be considered at a future point in time...