Stories from Friday, July 21, 2023

I can’t recall what larger topic was being discussed, but I recently heard one of the political talking heads say something that stuck with me. He said, “Government can’t tell people how to feel.” To illustrate his point, the pundit cited the tragic train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio. ...

OXFORD, Neb. -Kenneth Lee Wasenius, age 91, of Oxford, Neb., passed away on Sun., July 16, 2023, at his home south of Oxford, Neb. He was born at Beaver City, Neb., on November 14, 1931, to Adolph Oscar and Hulda (Johnson) Wasenius. Visitation and viewing will be held Sun., July 23, 2023, at Garey Funeral Home in Beaver City, Neb, from 5-8 p.m. ...

Daniel Dean Marks June 21, 1965 - Jan 1, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. - Daniel Dean Marks, of McCook, passed away on January 1, 2022 at his home just outside McCook. He was 56 years of age. Survivors include his parents, Willard and Janette Marks of McCook; brother, Jon Marks of Culbertson; sister, Sheila (Chris) Hull of Culbertson; sister, Melissa (Chris) Craig of Oberlin, Kan.; niece, Erin Marks; as well as uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends...

The entire NFL schedule for true fans to post on their walls in pure gold or crystal framing. Gazette scribbler R.B. Headley’s picks in ALL CAPS... WEEK 1 Thursday, Sept. 7 Lions at CHIEFS, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Sept. 10 Noon, FOX: PANTHERS at Falcons, JAGUARS at Colts, NINERS at Steelers, Cardinals at COMMANDERS. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The latest fastest Go Kart finishers from racing at McCook Mini-Speedway on Saturday, July 8. Next races are set for July 29. Kids - Predator 🥇- 8 Jaxson Goetz 🥈- 43 Landon Bopp 🥉- B4 Beau Rodarmel Adult - Predator...

McCOOK, Neb. — The annual meeting of the High Plains Historical Society will be held at the Museum on Thursday, July 27, beginning at 4:30 pm. A musical performance by Sweet Adelines at approximately 4:45 will be followed by a quilt presentation in honor and memory of their director, Evie Caldwell. ...

The theme of July’s meeting of McCook’s Chamber of Commerce, held Wednesday: upcoming events. The biggest event on the upcoming schedule is the Back to School event, which is coordinated by the Chamber. The three-day extravaganza running August 3-5 will be held in a similar fashion to Crazy Days, where local businesses will display QR codes, which shoppers can scan to win prizes. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — After completely renovating the pickleball courts at Russell Park last year with around $50,000 worth of improvements, the location is holding an open house for residents to view the new facility, talk to passionate members of McCook’s pickleball group, and generally learn the game...

BENKELMAN, Neb. - The Benkelman Post reports that former Dundy County Commissioner Jerry Fries has filed a petition to recall current Sheriff Clinton J. Smith. The petition comes after a June 5th letter from the Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, which states that Smith demonstrates a “pattern of misrepresentation,” says the Post...

For many years, the parking lot at Westview Plaza in McCook has been home to the McCook Farmer’s Market, where many small businesses in the area sell a variety of homemade goods. Each Saturday morning sees residents taking advantage of the opportunity to attract customers. Pictured are McCook’s Karen Hunter of Klooz Farm Market, above, selling a variety of produce as well as jellies and honey, and Kailynn and Samantha Rodewald, below, offering flower bouquets and cupcakes...

Mail-order houses built a century ago in Nebraska come with character and history Kevin Warneke Flatwater Free Press Libby McKay is constantly on the lookout when traveling around Norfolk, hoping to solve a mystery. The questions bedeviling McKay: How did a Milton – a two-story home ordered a century ago from a Sears & Roebuck Co. catalog – end up in this northeast Nebraska city. Is it still standing?...

I can’t recall what larger topic was being discussed, but I recently heard one of the political talking heads say something that stuck with me. He said, “Government can’t tell people how to feel.” To illustrate his point, the pundit cited the tragic train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio. ...

LINCOLN, Neb. – The state of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Big Indian Lake (11A) in Gage County. Swanson Reservoir in Hitchcock County remains on health alert after being on alert last week...

McCOOK, Neb. — A week after hearing numerous tax property protests, Red Willow County Commissions plan a closed session to plan a legal strategy regarding pending TERC litigation. The executive session, with Deputy County Attorney Phil Lyons and County Assessor Kristi Korell, regards property assessment which appealed to the state Tax Equalization and Review Commission. It is on the commissioners’ Monday agenda at 9:15 a.m. following the call to order at 9 a.m...