Stories from Friday, June 7, 2024

An article in last week’s Gazette signaled that we are approaching budget time for the McCook City Council again. It’s a process fundamental to the operation of all municipalities, and whether we are interested in the inner workings of government or just enjoy complaining about it, it’s worthy of our attention...

Mary Lynn (Graf) Marsh Aug. 31, 1946 - June 2, 2024 INDIANOLA, Neb. - Mary Lynn (Graf) Marsh passed peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2024, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mary was born Aug. 31, 1946 in Loop City, Nebraska to George and Jannetta (Jensen) Graf...

Shirley B. Dicke Sept. 27, 1928 - June 6, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. -Shirley B Dicke was born on September 27, 1928 to Ervin and Marie Ruopp Amman near Naponee, Neb. She was the oldest of four children, with two younger sisters and a brother. Shirley departed this world on Thursday, June 6, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and family...

Carla Quinn McCOOK, Neb. - Carla Quinn, a longtime resident of McCook, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024 at The Grace Space Hospice in Lincoln. She was 82 years of age. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, June 8, 2024 at Memorial Methodist Church in McCook with Pastor Jeff Kelley officiating. Inurnment in the Memorial Park Columbarium in McCook will follow services...

Alice Faye (Macy) Kasson WILSONVILLE Neb. - Alice Faye (Macy) Kasson passed away, May 17, 2024, at the age of 82 years, 8 months, and 5 days. A memorial service is planned at the Wilsonville Baptist Christian Church, Wilsonville, NE, at 10:30 a.m., June 15, 2024, Dr. Kirk Kasson, presiding. Memorials may go to the Wilsonville Library, the Wilsonville Cemetery, the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church, the Hendley-Wilsonville Fire Department, and Aseracare Hospice...

McCOOK, Neb. - The McCook Public School’s Board of Education will review and likely approve the student discipline policy, which includes revisions to the student cell phone usage during the school day policy, when they meet on Monday, June 10, for their regular meeting. Members will also attend a retreat on Tuesday where no official board action will be taken...

McCOOK, Neb. — The 27th annual Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival is returning with new tours, storytellers, and exhibits for this year’s festival. The 2024 edition of the festival will welcome Paul Strickland, a renowned storyteller who has been a new voice at the National Storytelling Festival and performed at multiple other renowned storytelling events. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Thanks to a new state initiative, the City of McCook Fire Department ambulances are now equipped with telemedicine technology. Fire Chief Marc Harpham shared the news at a recent City Council meeting and then released a press release. ...

The slate of summer classes and workshops at McCook Community College has a variety of interests and areas for learning. One of these will be Taylor Swift: Poetry in Lyrics. Taught by Dr. Jessie Lovett Allen, the class will focus on the lyrics of Swift’s music through a literary and analytical lens...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Top placers from McCook’s YMCA and other area swim teams in Saturday’s Plains Tsunami League meet. Event 1, 100-long freestyle: 1. Margaret Thatcher, Indianola., 2:29.41. Event 2, 100-long freestyle: 1. Bruce Thatcher, Indianola, 1:52.62...

The McCook Rebel 10-and-under team was delivering what most every Rebels fast-pitch softball has so far this season: winning. They triumphed again for the home fans on a strange Thursday night where McCook’s 18-and-under Rebels girls were supposed to host two. However, the North Platte traveling team reportedly traved to Cozad rather than McCook so that doubleheader was called off at Jaycees Complex...

June A. Hanson June 15, 1935 - May 17, 2024 HERMISTON Ore. - June A. Hanson of Hermiston, Oregon, former Nebraska resident was born on June 15, 1935 in Steele City, Neb. to parents, Paul and Myrtle (Johnson) Miller. She passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024 in Richland, Wash. at the age of 88 years. ...