Stories from Thursday, June 13, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — In the sweltering heat, Tammy Fawver, director of nutritional services for Opaa and McCook Public Schools, and her staff stand ready to hand out free meals to McCook kids. “My crew traded their flip-flops for slip-resistant shoes to help with summer feeding. Their dedication to feeding the children and their loyalty to me is outstanding! I couldn’t do it without them and am so thankful,” Fawver said...

McCOOK, Neb.— With the summer getting under way, people all around the community will be looking to unload their extra things, while buyers will drive around on, mainly, Fridays and Saturdays looking for a bargain. Armed with pictures of garage sale signs from the medians of Norris Avenue, lots of people will be perusing yards before the heat of the day fully kicks in...

From June 17-22, McCook will be as close to a wedding setting as it could be without the tulle and twinkly lights. There will be something new, something old, something borrowed and something blue. Except there won’t be a bride and groom taking center stage...

Despite efforts to undermine election results that don’t favor some candidates’ preferred outcome, Nebraska’s election process is alive ad well. Monday’s certification of the May 14, 2024, statewide primary election by the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers underscores the integrity of our electoral processes...

McCOOK, Neb. — This year we recognize the 50th year of Ecofallow farming in Southwest Nebraska. This has been one of the most successful research projects to emerge from Nebraska Extension. This success was due to a great collaboration with extension professionals, university researchers and local growers. ...

Sandra Rae Counter Aug. 25, 1948 - June 9, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Sandra Rae Counter, 75, passed away on June 9, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb. Sandy was born on Aug. 25, 1948, to Raymon and Queenie (Smith) Critchfield in Oberlin, Kan...

Norm Trosper May 18, 1946 - June 11, 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Norm Trosper, 78, passed away at the Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge, Neb. on June 11, 2024. Norm was born on May 18, 1946 in McCook, Neb. to Fred and Nellie Jean (Williams) Trosper. Norm graduated from Cambridge High School in 1964. ...

It was a de ja vu moment when a girlfriend handed me a book to read a couple of weeks ago. Until I started reading The Women by Kristin Hannah, (a fictional story of nurses serving in Vietnam), the Vietnam War had become quite honestly, a 55 year old memory that surfaced now and again when reminiscing about the young men I knew who had been killed in action...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska volleyball program and the Big Ten Conference announced the 2024 schedule on Wednesday. The Huskers will play 31 matches – 20 against Big Ten opponents and 11 against non-conference foes. Eighteen of the Huskers’ 31 matches will be played at the Bob Devaney Sports Center...

The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook is happy to announce that registration is now open for the DHW Energy Youth Volleyball and Midwest Liberty FCU Flag Football leagues. Divisions will be offered to children Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. The deadline to register for both leagues is Friday, August 9th. Registration fees are $37 for...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook 14-and-under Rebels softball team reached 9-6-1 this season with a 16-0, 15-4 sweep of McCook Storm Wednesday evening. Leighton Anderson pitched three no-hit innings during game one where she struck out six. All 10 Rebels made their mark at the plate whether was a hit, RBI or run scored. The Rebels were rolling off an 11-3 victory over North Platte Express last weekend...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s Community Hospital Pro-Am delivered another memorable annual tournament for the 35th time at Heritage Hills Golf Course Friday. All team scores and the Ron Coleman Memorial Horse Race standings appeared in Tuesday’s McCook Gazette. Now a better look at the three Flight champion teams in Best Ball competition with team members listed from left...