Stories from Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The tradition continues. Yesterday seven of my long-time friends, former Air Force buddies and their relatives, showed up to bunk for a week in my hangar. What is it now, something like 40 years! This group hails from North Carolina, Arizona, Illinois, and Colorado. ...

Maxine Eleanor Rippen Poore Oct. 27, 1917 - Dec. 9, 2013 SALINA, Kan. - Maxine Eleanor Rippen Poore passed away on Dec. 9, 2013, at the Pinnacle Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salina, Kan. She was 96 years of age. Maxine was born in McCook, Neb., on Oct. 27, 1917, to Elmer and Nancy Lee (Campbell) Shepherd...

Judith Ann Berry Aug. 23, 1952 - Nov. 5, 2023 GOODLAND, Kan. - Judith Ann Berry, age 71, passed away on Nov. 5, 2023. A Rosary Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wed., Dec. 6, 2023 at St. Pat’s Catholic Church in McCook, Neb. A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 a.m...

Lynn Arlen Johnson Nov. 9, 1938 - Nov. 29, 2023 OBERLIN, Kan. - Lynn Arlen Johnson was born Nov. 9, 1938, in Loveland, Colo. and departed this life on Nov. 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and precious dog, Snookie. Lynn was the youngest of five children born to Floyd and Hazel (Williams) Johnson. ...

Harlan Fredrick Gohl Oct. 6, 1947 - Nov. 26, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, MO. - Harlan Fredrick Gohl was born Oct. 6, 1947 in McCook, Neb. and passed away peacefully in Springfield, Missouri on Nov. 26, 2023. Harlan grew up on a farm near Culbertson, Neb. After high school and completing technical education, he served in the 9th Infantry of the U.S. ...

Ava Marie Miller Feb. 18, 1942 - Dec. 1, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Ava Marie Miller, born on Feb. 18, 1942, in Brush, Colo., peacefully left this world surrounded by love on Dec. 1, 2023. She was the cherished daughter of Wayne and Betty Thompson. A graduate of Snyder High School in 1960, Ava’s life journey was marked by resilience and compassion. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - During the latest McCook City Council meeting, Chris Miller from Miller & Associates presented a comprehensive Facility Plan Summary for the Proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades. The council unanimously voted to allow city staff to submit the completed Facility Plan to USDA-RD for funding consideration, with an estimated cost of $13,436,500...

ALLIANCE, Neb. — McCook Unified bowling traveled to Alliance for the D-6 District bowling tournament on Tuesday, November 28. McCook placed 3rd with a 772 6 game bowling score. Scottsbluff won the district with an 827 followed by Cambridge with an 815...

IMPERIAL, Neb. — Chase County’s boys hit 10 three-pointers and could not have delivered a better varsity home opener against McCook Friday evening. Junior Camron Lempke hit four of his shots from beyond the arc as Chase (1-1) rebounded quickly following a 57-39 loss to Cozad Thursday evening...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook junior Gabe Gans delivered a double-double Friday, then all the McCook Bison stepped up Saturday for their 52-41 win over visiting Valentine. The Bison (1-1 record) struggled until they unleasheda 23-8 third period that decided their home opener...

IMPERIAL, Neb. — McCook’s shooters were fearless and sharp like Iowa Hawkeyes while taking a 15-3 lead over Chase County Friday night. Bam! The same sound seems fitting when junior Malia Hilker runs through a softball fence or any Longhorn who painfully ran into her defense Friday night...

HASTINGS, Neb. - The first swim meet of the year is a good opportunity to see how swimmers are compared to other schools as well as where there is potential. During Saturday’s opening meet in Hastings, McCook High School swimmers saw a lot of bright spots, along with events where they could see success during the 2023-24 season...

Robert “Bob” Allen Holliday, Sr. Sep. 5, 1941 - Dec. 2, 2023 WILSONVILLE, Neb. - Robert “Bob” Allen Holliday Sr. passed away on Dec. 2, 2023. He was born in Lamar, Colo. on Sep. 5, 1941, to William “Bill” Perry and Jessie Lois (Murphy) Holliday. On July 12, 1958, he was united in marriage to Connie Joann Wolfe. ...