Stories from Friday, August 4, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. – For the third time in recent weeks, the state has issued a health alert for Swanson Reservoir in Hitchcock County, for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae. Samples taken earlier this week at the lake measured above the threshold of 8 parts per billion (ppb) of total microcystin, which is a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will hear a request to allow ATVs and UTVs on city streets. Maggie Repass submitted a “topic for consideration” for Monday’s City Council agenda. The council will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the municipal building at West Fifth and C in McCook...

Scottsbluff, Neb. Judy McElhaney, formerly of Wilsonville, passed away at the Monuments Rehabilitation Care Center in Scottsbluff on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was born in Fredricks, WI on June 24, 1946, to Jack and Josephine (Murgaw) Hochstetler. Judy was wed to Daniel McElhaney in February 0f 1977. He preceded her in death May 27, 2014...

BLACKSBURG, VA - Evelyn (Zysset) Wolf, known to some family members as Dilly, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Wed., July 19, 2023, after a long illness, at the age of 90. She was born on Jan. 4, 1933, at the Frontier County Nebraska farm of Carl and Aurie (Buker) Zysset. As the oldest of eight children, Evelyn milked cows, shucked corn, plucked chickens, and helped raise her siblings and care for the family farm. During high school she was an excellent student, dorm counselor, and homecoming queen...

McCOOK, Neb. - A crowd of residents gathered at the brand-new pickleball courts at Russell Park Wednesday evening to commemorate the completion of the facility and encourage others to come to the courts and take part in the fastest-growing sport in the country...

McCOOK, Neb. — The generosity of McCook shoppers who drop a few coins or bills in the Salvation Army red kettles at Christmas time helped make the annual School Resource Fair the largest to date. The annual event served 166 students and their families Wednesday at McCook Christian Church...

McCOOK, Neb. - On Thursday night, hundreds of area residents gathered in front of the Norris Park bandshell as the band “Bases Loaded” performed during MNB’s ‘Hot Summer Nights’ concert series. The McCook Community Chest put on a free-will donation barbecue, and plenty of activities meant fun for guests of all ages...

Kids attending the McCook Evangelical Free Church vacation Bible school have a “Stellar” time exploring God’s word. The annual program concluded Thursday night.

More astute predictions for this year’s National Football League season Isaac Nielsen, McCook Gazette For this year’s projected standings and analysis, check Friday’s Gazette. Below is a continuation of Friday’s piece, including playoff predictions and individual awards...