Stories from Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Columbus, Neb. – Weather permitting, there will be a planned outage in McCook, Nebraska, on Wednesday, October 2, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Customers with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Nebraska Public Power District at 877-275-6773...

Recently your old long-time pilot the column writer was invited to a meeting with our McCook Mayor. Our airport manager, also known as City Manager was present. Our Mayor asked this old guy to resign from my membership on the local Airport Authority Board. ...

For the past five years, Nebraska’s Youth Survey has made one thing clear: young people in our state have a strong preference for rural communities. This might surprise outsiders, but to those of us in small towns like McCook, it’s no revelation at all. We’ve always known that the qualities that define small-town life — safety, close-knit relationships, and a deep sense of belonging — are exactly what people crave...

McCOOK Neb. - Kitchen Solvers in McCook celebrated its grand opening on Friday, September 27, 2024, welcoming the community to explore its new showroom. Owned by Patty and Jeff Tidyman, Kitchen Solvers has come a long way since it began two years ago in a small office with limited selections. Initially, clients purchased kitchens without having the opportunity to see cabinets in person, but now they can visit the showroom and experience a wide variety of options firsthand...

Valerie Jo Blauvelt Dec. 9, 1946 - Sept. 28, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Valerie Jo Blauvelt, a loving grandma and Gigi (great grandma), mom and friend died after a brief illness on Sept. 28, 2024 at age 77. She was born in Sutherland, Neb. on Dec. 9, 1946 to John H. and Lois B. (Marshall) Koller, their only beloved daughter...

Paul E. Newberry March 30, 1947 - Sept. 26, 2024 INDIANOLA, Neb. - Paul E. Newberry was born at the St Catherine Hospital in McCook, Neb. on March 30, 1947 to Doran and Nellie (Jussel) Newberry. He graduated from high school and attended one year of college...

90th birthday Kathy McConville of St. Catherine Parish in Indianola will celebrate her 90th birthday Oct. 6, 2024. She and her husband Robert have four sons: Dennis (Kem), Bob (Cindy), Tom (Denise), and Steve (Kerry); 19 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren...

50th anniversary DANBURY, Neb. - The children of David and Tina Schultz are requesting a card shower to commemorate their 50th wedding anniversary. A love that’s stood the test of time. Oct. 11, 1974 - Oct. 11, 2024 Cards will reach the Golden Couple at: P.O. Box 56, Danbury, NE 69026...

MAYWOOD, Neb. — Medicine Valley junior Kael Garrett won Thursday’s Maywood-Hayes Center boys race as results were not available on Friday. The girls did appear in Friday’s Gazette...

TRENTON, Neb. — The Hitchcock County Falcons shook off a stunning Bertrand early touchdown pass to win 38-6 Friday evening. Falcon rushers teamed for 299 yards with junior Jaret Neben gaining 109 and scoring one TD. Quarterback Jack Baker rushed for another 92 yards while scoring two touchdowns...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Not even four touchdown plays of 40 yards or more could decide this district showdown of 4-0 teams Friday. Why? Because Arapahoe had two, Dundy County-Stratton two and the result was a 20-20 late-game tie. “It was a great game that showcased the athletes between two really good teams here in southwest Nebraska,” Arapahoe coach Dustin Kronhofman remarked...

KEARNEY, Neb. — Rundown of McCook High cross country results and other area teams competing in Monday’s UNK Cross Country Invitational. The top 10: Where the Bison placed: BOYS Top 10 Where the Bison placed:...

HOLDREGE, Neb. — The McCook High volleyball team scored a 2-1 win over Grand Island Central Catholic to salvage Saturday’s Holdrege Invitational experience. Coach Trevor Hoins’ Bison earlier lost 2-0 to host Holdrege and a 2-1 match with Maywood-Hayes Center...

McCOOK, Neb. – Longtime chairman of the McCook Airport Advisory Board, Dick Trail, announced his resignation during a regular meeting Monday, citing age as a factor. “The mayor came to me and asked me to resign this position. It was something I’ve been thinking about because advancing age has kind of set me back once in a while, so as of tomorrow, the first day of October, I’ll no longer be on the Airport Advisory Board.”...

Saint Patrick School and Parish welcomed community members to the 50th Annual Fall Festival on McCook on Sunday. With games, inflatables, Bingo, food, and an auction, the School and Parish made fundraising fun. Top left: Raedin McPherson, a previous student at St. ...