Stories from Wednesday, November 27, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College men’s basketball team opened Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference play Tuesday with an 85-80 win over Central Community College at home. “I think we played really hard the entire game and played well off our pressure defense,” said MCC Coach Dillon Hargrove. “We got some defensive to offensive possessions which allowed us to jump on them early.”...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Nebraska State Patrol troopers arrested four individuals over the weekend after discovering more than 30 pounds of cocaine and nearly 30 pounds of marijuana during two separate traffic stops. The first incident occurred Saturday morning at approximately 8:45 a.m. CT when a trooper stopped a 2023 Acura MDX for improper passing. Suspicious of criminal activity, the trooper searched the vehicle and found approximately 33 pounds of cocaine hidden in a compartment...

Raymond Tillotson Sept. 26, 1927- Nov. 24, 2024 FARNAM, Neb. - Raymond Tillotson, a cherished member of his community and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 24, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on Sept. 26, 1927, in Farnam, Neb., Raymond lived a life dedicated to agriculture and service, a farmer at heart, Raymond spent his entire career devoted to the land, raising purebred Herefords until he retired in 1993 when he began working as a Federal Crop Insurance agent. ...

In this article, I will talk about three types/designs of dimes including Roosevelt Dimes, Mercury Dimes, and Barber Dimes. The most recent design is the Roosevelt Dime. It has a side portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse. The reverse has a picture of a torch, an olive branch, and an oak branch, meant to represent liberty, peace, and strength. This type of dime was minted from 1946-present...

Gazette scribbler R.B.-e (Really Big eater) Headley is too busy eating pumpkin pie, pop-tarts or anything else he sees all week long to make too many comments about this big college football weekend. He just conquered a mega-previous weekend of 60 games at 44-16 despite upsets biting Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M on Saturday...

McCOOK, Neb. — The YMCA of McCook announces that registration is now open for Viglianco Hoops Basketball Camp. Camp will take place onSaturday, Dec. 7. Divisions will consist of 5th-6th grade boys, 5th-8th grade girls, and 7th-8th grade boys. Viglianco Hoops is a basketball player development, coach based institution out of Lincoln, NE...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College women beat Central Community College Tuesday at home 67-40. The win came in Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference play. “We had a good first half and played well on offense, but we just didn’t hit our 3-pointers,” said MCC Coach Brandon Pritchett. “Overall, we executed our offense and played well on defense, so this was a good win for us.”...

Because of how the holidays fall, we have the shortest number of days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. Yes, we have one less week of shopping. But more importantly, we have less time to enjoy the holiday songs, less time to take in the holiday lights, and less time to bask in the joy of the season. On the other hand, maybe fewer days will make us appreciate it more. I know the short turn-around time between the two holidays has affected how I’m approaching the season...

In a retail environment dominated by online shopping and big-box retailers, it can be easy to overlook the significant impact that buying from local businesses has on our town. Yet, in Southwest Nebraska, where community ties run deep and our economy relies on the strength of small businesses, shopping locally is more important than ever. Not only does it support the growth of our region, but it also unleashes the powerful economic force known as the “multiplier effect.”...

McCOOK, Neb. - As this calendar year speeds to its conclusion the Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival planning committee announces auto racing as the theme for their First Tuesday event December 3 from 7 – 8 pm at Embers Bakery and Café...

McCOOK Neb. – Earlier this month, McCook Elementary School participated in a new fundraising initiative that encouraged student participation and rewarded young readers with a wealth of new books. The “Book Blast,” organized in collaboration with “Books are Fun,” has proved to be a resounding success, raising funds for books valued at $32,000...

McCOOK Neb. - When Bill and Jade Lesko opened the original Citta Deli, they envisioned creating a simple sandwich shop. However, the deli has transformed into a full-service establishment, continually expanding its menu to satisfy the evolving desires of the McCook community...