Thank You to Everyone
Submitted by Benkelman Fire Chief Relgene Zimbelman “I want to shout out a big thank you to all the volunteer fire fighters that were here and helped us put out the fire on Friday, January 15, to all the EMS personnel who came, to the Sheriff’s Office and the dispatchers for their help, to Helena…
Read MoreFirefighters Save Benkelman
Longtime Benkelman Fire Chief Relegene Zimbelman says the wildfire that forced the evacuation of the community early Friday ranks #1 as the most intense and scariest call he’s been on. Zimbelman has served on the Benkelman Rural Fire Department for 49-years and 30-years as Fire Chief. “People don’t really know how close we came to…
Read MorePhases for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is following the rollout plan for COVID vaccinations as directed by Nebraska’s governor and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The rollout plan is divided into phases, and the first phase has 3 sections called 1A, 1B, and 1C. Within each of the phases, the categories are…
Read MoreLate Night Fire Results in Evacuation Order for Benkelman
Benkelman residents didn’t get much sleep Thursday night after a wind driven wildfire reached city limits in the middle of the night. The fire resulted in Emergency Management issuing an evacuation order for the city shortly after 3AM. The Haigler American Legion was made available for people to stay in if needed. …
Read MoreGaylord John “Jake” Matson – March 30, 1938 to December 24, 2020
Gaylord John “Jake” Matson – March 30, 1938 to December 24, 2020 Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Hillside Cemetery in Julesburg with Pastor Jeri Soens of the Haxtun Methodist Church officiating. A full obituary can be read in the January 14, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock County…
Read MoreDuane Ralph Clough – July 16, 1930 to January 3, 2021
Duane Ralph Clough – July 16, 1930 to January 3, 2021 A Memorial Service in honor of Duane will be held at a later date. A full obituary can be read in the January 14, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock County News.
Read MoreJeanette Marie Burkhalter – February 21, 1959 to January 8, 2021
Jeanette Marie Burkhalter – February 21, 1959 to January 8, 2021 Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Friday morning, January 15, 2021, 10:30 a.m. (MT) at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benkelman with Father Matt Eickhoff as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening, January…
Read MoreCynthia “Cindy” Sue Fries – August 2, 1954 to January 5, 2021
Cynthia “Cindy” Sue Fries – August 2, 1954 to January 5, 2021 Funeral Services were held Monday morning, January 11, 2021, 10:30 A.M. (Mountain Time) at the Zion Lutheran Church of Benkelman with Pastor James Gleason officiating. Interment followed at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman. Visitation was held Sunday, January 10th, 2021, 2:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M.…
Read MoreRodney Wayne Bowman – September 13, 1938 to December 31, 2020
Rodney Wayne Bowman – September 13, 1938 to December 31, 2020 Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. A full obituary can be read in the January 7, 2021 and January 14, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock County News.
Read MoreJohn E. Fox – April 16, 1953 to December 30, 2020
John E. Fox – April 16, 1953 to December 30, 2020 Visitation was held Monday, January 4, 2021 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in Mc- Cook from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM with family greeting friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Culbertson with Pastor Alisa…
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