Stories from Tuesday, May 23, 2023

OMAHA, Neb. — For the past several years, Chase County has been known for its excellent girls track program. This year, the Longhorn boys let everyone know that CCS has a track program, not just track teams. Behind three first place finishes, the Chase County boys team won the Class C State Track Championship 66-52 over Battle Creek for the school’s first ever track title and first boys state title in at least 50 years...

GERING, Neb. — McCook sophomore Reid Loop had played even par through the first two holes of today’s Class B state golf on Monument Shadows Golf Course. That report was seen on nsaahome.org at about 11:30 a.m. today. The Bison have qualified their entire team following a top three district performance last week...

OMAHA, Neb. — Despite all sorts of painful adversity, the McCook Bison boys still placed No. 5 among nearly 60 teams competing at Class B state track and field last weekend. The Bison scored 30 team points which finished behind only runaway champion Waverly’s 75, Blair’s 47, Elkhorn North with 43 and Platteview’s 36...

We the older generations are watching, some participating, in a revolution in our country. It is also a revolution in developed nations worldwide. That is the evolution of communication, intelligence, and access to data, whatever one chooses to call it. For most of us older normal people it is just easier to ignore the whole idea...

In November, constituents in Legislative District 38 renewed the mandate I took to Lincoln the first time: to cut property taxes, to defend our constitutional rights, to protect the life and health of the born and unborn, and to promote transparency in government...

Angela “Angie” Ranie Mockery Dec. 18, 1965 - May 21, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Angela “Angie” Ranie Mockery, age 57 passed away at her home in McCook, on May 21, 2023. She was born on December 18, 1965, At St. Catherine’s Hospital in McCook, to Darrel and Doris (Hansen) Messersmith. Angie attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1985...

Bobbie Lynn (Steele) Gohl July 7, 1955 - May 20, 2023 CULBERTSON, Neb. - After a lengthy battle with cancer, Bobbie Lynn (Steele) Gohl moved into her heavenly Father’s home late Sat. evening, May 20, 2023 with her family at her side. She was 67 years of age...

Aug. 31, 1956 - May 17, 2023 HAYES CENTER, Neb. - Tracy Dean Neverve passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hayes Center, Neb. on Wed. May 17, 2023. He was 66 years of age. Tracy was born in McCook, Neb. on Aug 31, 1956 to Harry and Josephine (McHarness) Neverve of Hayes Center, Neb. He graduated from Hayes County High School in 1974. After graduation he entered the workforce with various employment at Hayes County Co-Op, Hayes County Road Department, and Hayes County Sheriff Department...

Preston Fletcher Phillips March 1, 1933 - April 11, 2023 GOTHENBURG, Neb. - Preston Fletcher Phillips, 90, passed away at the Hillcrest Estates in Gothenburg, Neb. on April 11, 2023. He was born in Freedom, Neb. on March 1, 1933, to Kenneth and Ilma (Wymore) Phillips. He attended and graduated high school in 1951 at UNSA, Curtis, Neb...

Frances Susan Warner LEBANON, Neb. – Frances S. Warner passed away on Mon. May 22, 2023 at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Neb. Graveside Services have been set for Friday, May 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lebanon Cemetery with DeWayne Jackson officiating. Friends may submit online condolences at herrmannfh.com...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s Legion baseball season hits full speed this week and more coverage will arrive now that high school sports are almost finished for 2022-23. McCook’s Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel fell into an early casket which was unescapable during a 13-1 loss to Gothenburg’s visiting Killer Bees Monday evening...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Look out, Nebraska Corrnhusker intramural players, because Carsyn Craig is definitely bringing her “A” game to Lincoln this fall. Craig crushed her final Class B state tournament match, scoring a 6-0 win over Kearney Catholic to clinch third place among all No. 2 singles players...

OMAHA, Neb. — The rundown of all Class D state track-field qualifiers competing at Omaha Burke Stadium last weekend. Top eight placers in each event earn state medals. Girls Medalists 800 meters: 1. Reagan Stengel, Maywood-Hayes Center, 2:24.64; 2. P. Drueke, Boyd County, 2:25.28; 16. Brenna Deterding, Cambridge, 2:30.78...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook is happy to announce that the Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook will be offering a Summer Pool Only - Day Pass. Purchases of the Summer Pool Only day passes will begin Tuesday, May 30 through Saturday, Aug. 5. Day Pass fees are $3 for youth and $5 for adult. YMCA 3 Month memberships will be available, for youth - $66, one adult with youth - $162 and 2 Adult with youth - $186...