Stories from Tuesday, November 21, 2023

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook hosted its final regular season meet at TJ’s Family Fun Center Monday afternoon. Teams competing were McCook, Cambridge, Ogallala and Southern Valley. Teams bowled a six-game series which is similar to what will take place at districts...

One hundred and fifty boxes all packed and sealed with love from this community mailed to our troops deployed overseas for Christmas. This community all up and down the Republican River is awesome to care for our servicemen risking their lives in some pretty austere places to protect our way of life. ...

OMAHA, Neb. — Danelle Charf, 49, former owner of Wanek Pharmacy in Neligh and Tilden Pharmacy in Tilden, Nebraska, has been sentenced to two months' imprisonment for making false statements related to health care services. Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced the sentencing on Monday in federal court in Omaha. Chief Judge Robert F. Rossiter presided over the case, emphasizing a lack of parole in the federal system...

The Thanksgiving holiday is the beginning of the festive holiday season. From now until New Year’s Day, it’s typical to be busy socially attending family gatherings, work parties, celebrations, and other festivities. It can be a lot to manage sometimes, and the festive season can be good and bad for everyone...

AC Rowan July 23, 1935 - Nov. 20, 2023 LAMAR, Colo. - AC Rowan, age 88, of Lamar, Colo. passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 at Community Hospital in McCook, Neb. AC was born July 23, 1935 in Las Animas, Colo. to parents Archie Cyde and Ada (Barnes) Rowan. He was one of two children. Following high school, AC attended both Lamar Community College and Colorado State University on livestock judging scholarships...

Roy Irvin Jacobs Nov. 10, 1960 - Nov. 15, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Roy Irvin Jacobs passed away unexpectedly at his home in McCook on Nov. 15, 2023, due to a massive heart attack. Roy’s wish for his end of life was that he died quickly, was happy, and was not alone. God granted him his wishes. He was happy in the moments before his death and was with his girlfriend Sharla...

Dana J. Frakes Aug. 16, 1942 - Nov. 12, 2023 TRENTON, Neb. - Dana J. Frakes, age 81, of Trenton, passed away at her home on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. She was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 16, 1942, to Bill and Dorothy (Higley) Loop. The family moved to Trenton, where Dana graduated from High School in 1960. On June 19, 1960, she was united in marriage to Richard Frakes at the United Methodist Church in Trenton. The couple celebrated 63 years of marriage...

Edward LeRoy Foster Jan. 30, 1944 - Nov. 10, 2023 LINCOLN, Neb. - Edward LeRoy Foster passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at his home in Lincoln, Neb. He was born in Cambridge, Neb., the son of Ray Otis and Marie Ann (Rhoades) Foster. He graduated from Holbrook High School and after graduation, he moved to McCook and went to work for Al Bowers doing PermaStone work...

Larry Schnabel BENKELMAN, Neb. - Larry Schnabel, formerly of Trenton, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 20, 2023 at the Dundy County Hospital of Benkelman. He was 80 years of age. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...

Charlotte Farr CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Charlotte Farr age 90 of Cambridge, passed away on Nov. 20, 2023. Funeral Services are pending. Friends may leave online condolences at lockenour.com. Lockenour-Jones entrusted with arrangements.

Patricia Katherine Ann Hackert July 26, 1930 - Nov. 19, 2023 PALISADE, Neb. - Patricia Katherine Ann Hackert, of Palisade, Neb., born July 26, 1930 to Frank and Lillian (Filipy) Jackson in Staples, Minn., went peacefully to the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, to join her deceased loved ones (Donald her husband, and her children, Girard and Rose Marie) surrounded by her surviving six children and their spouses. ...

Wayne Virgil Baker Sep. 18, 1940 - Nov. 19, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Wayne Virgil Baker, age 83, passed away on Nov. 19, 2023 at the Scottsbluff Monument Rehabilitation and Care Center in Scottsbluff, Neb. Wayne was born on Sep. 18, 1940 to John and Madeline (Schilz) Baker in McCook, Neb. He attended school and graduated from St. Patrick School and then McCook High School with the class of 1959...

McCOOK Neb. – Nearly $700,000 in expenditures were approved without questions or discussion as a part of the consent agenda at Monday’s McCook City Council meeting. All bids were the lowest responsive or best bids. Expenditures include awarding a $248,054.70 contract to Midlands Contracting of Kearney for the sanitary sewer and water main extension in the McCook Business Park Phase II, $41,738 for one pickup truck, $90,962 for two other pickup trucks to Wagner Ford, $41,093 for an SUV to Wagner Toyota, and $278,000 to Nebraska Machinery for a loader for use by the Solid Waste Department.. ...

McCOOK Neb - As the holiday season approaches, Black Friday, often considered the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, has become a tradition for both shoppers and retailers alike. It is a day when prices are slashed, and bargains are aplenty, allowing shoppers to mark off items from their wish lists without breaking the bank...

McCOOK, Neb. – The McCook Economic Development Corp. will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 for the McCook Business Park’s Phase II expansion project. The groundbreaking will welcome Performance Plus as they begin to build their new facility in McCook...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is gearing up for its 2024 Reverse Auction (NUSF-131/P.O.2) by announcing the release of a list of areas open for bidding and their corresponding starting prices. The funds for this auction are sourced from the redistribution of the Nebraska Universal Service Fund (NUSF) support...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Beginning Nov. 21 and running through December 31, Christmas tree cutting permits are available for purchase in Chadron and Halsey, Neb. Priced at $10 plus a $2.50 processing fee online, or $10 in-person at designated offices, the permits allow for the harvest of one ponderosa pine or Eastern red cedar, up to 20 feet tall, for personal use only...

COLBY, Kan. — Christelle Barber scored nine points and the McCook eighth-grade girls contained Colby, Kan., for a 24-18 “A” team basketball victory on Thursday. The “B” team also competed and dropped a 19-7 contest to those Eagles. Braelyn Dunworth netted four points tor the Bison “B” team...

cCook Junior High wrestlers won five titles and herre are all top three placers during a Kearney Invitational at Buffalo County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Champions 90 pounds competitive: Alec Osborne placed first, winning 17-13 over M. Johnson, Minden; pinned K. Mills, Kearney Sunrise, in :54; pinningC. Loughran, Broken Bow, in 1:24; and winning 10-8 over T. Peard, Aurora...

The YMCA of McCook is happy to announce that registration is now open for Viglianco Hoops Basketball Camp. Camp will be held December 2. Divisions will consist of 4th-6th grade girls, 3rd-4th grade boys, and 5th-6th grade boys. Please see flyer below for full camp information and follow the link at mccookymca’s website to register!...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have scored an NFL-worst 53 points in the second half of games this season, which equates to just over five per game, and they sure could have used that measly total against the Eagles on Monday night. Instead, they got none...