Stories from Friday, August 18, 2023

I’ve seen enough back-and-forth about the proposed repeal of LB753 that I feel compelled to root for my team. Like most controversial topics, if I arrive at a conclusion too quickly, I’m afraid I haven’t given it enough thought. There are compelling arguments on both sides of 753, not the least of which is that measures desperately needed in densely populated urban areas are not so urgent in rural Nebraska...

McCOOK, Neb. — No action will be taken, but the McCook City Council will discuss a zoning change to allow a 55-megawatt AC solar electric generating facility covering about 551 acres of land northwest of McCook. Consultant Keith Marvin will help the council review the application via Zoom at Monday’s meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. Brice Barton of 39 North, representing McCook Solar LLC, will be present at the meeting...

Gail Allen Oct. 15, 1942 - August 12, 2023 ROCK HILL, S.C. — Mr. Gail Marshall Allen, 80, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the home of his daughter. Memorial service with military rites is at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezeer Road, Rock Hill, S.C. ...

Joel Bond Schrader McCOOK, Neb. -Joel Bond Schrader, age 56, of McCook, Nebraska, passed away at his home on August 17, 2023. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Fayann Shedd CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Fayann Shedd, formerly of Cambridge, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 17, 2023 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was 89 years of age. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge...

Lillian Marie Fielding NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Lillian Marie Fielding passed away in North Platte Care Center on Aug. 12, 2023, at the age of 99. A public visitation will be Fri., Aug. 18, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 19, 2023, at Union Congregational Church of Christ, 301 Hall St, Hayes Center, Neb., with Pastor Jean Miller officiating...

McCook, Neb. – The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has allowed an extension on concessionaires’ contracts to give the Nebraska Congressional delegation more time to work on the transfer of management of Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Lake concession areas to Hitchcock and Frontier counties where the lakes are located...

The Heritage Hills Ladies League rolled throughTuesday night league with these top performances: Low Scores Front nine Fran Russell and Pod Frease Back nine Vicky Young and Lisa Mensinger Flag prizes Hole No. 1 — Tyler Sue Loop No. 8 — Pod Frease No. 13 — Natalie Alred...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — The Southwest Roughriders delivered a high golf team place and volleyball jamboree victory to start their fall sports season Thursday. Southwest returns plenty of height and talent from last year’s historic district champion volleyball team...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA is excited to announce that registration is now open for Fall Adult Co-ed Softball. Season begins the week of August 21 and will be played on Thursday evenings. Fee is $225 per team (15 person roster max). Additional $15 per non-member. All fees must be paid at time of registration. Completed Rosters must be submitted to the YMCA by Thursday, August 21, 2023...

McCOOK, Neb. — Volleyball season will get its final warm-ups when McCook Bison host their annual Jamboree Monday evening. Hitchcock County and Dundy County-Stratton will again provide the competition during this 7 p.m. triangular. More about the Bison will be featured next week...

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