School Meals at No Charge for All Students
Effective for School Year 2021-22, Hitchcock County Schools will serve meals at no charge to enrolled students. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved use of the Seamless Summer Option (SSO), which allows local school districts to provide no-cost meals to all enrolled students for the duration of the 2021-22 school year. The new…
Read MoreBenkelman Bricks Begins Next Phase of Project
Maybe you remember the big brick building on the corner of Main Street as Irelands, or Atens or the Napa building, the building has come under lots of scrutiny in recent years and sitting on the city’s nuisance list right now, is greatly in need of repairs. Last year, a group of community citizens came…
Read MoreWeather Doesn’t Dampen Spirit at Big Timber Gathering
With a chuckwagon, campfire, and beautiful scenery right out of the Old West, you could almost see and hear the history of “The Big Timber” property located about halfway between Benkelman and Bird City last weekend. Tana and Darren Dale purchased the historical Cheyenne County land about a year ago. You drive about 10-miles south…
Read MoreDundy County Commissioners Approve Resolution Stating Opposition to 30×30 Program
The Dundy County Commissioners have joined a growing list of Nebraska Counties formally opposing President Joseph Biden’s 30 x 30 program. The commissioners voted 3-0 to approve the resolution during their regular meeting on Monday. Dundy County’s resolution is based on similar resolutions passed by other Nebraska Counties, specifically Keith County. The Dundy County resolution…
Read MoreEllen Nadene Sieders – June 6, 1933 to May 28, 2021
Ellen Nadene Sieders – June 6, 1933 to May 28, 2021 A celebration of Ellen’s life was Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Visitation began at 10:00 followed with a service at 11:00. Peace in Christ Church, 236 Tabor Street, Elizabeth Colorado, 80107. A full obituary can be read in the June 16, 2021 issue of the…
Read MoreGary V. Hobbs – January 14, 1953 to May 27, 2021
Gary V. Hobbs – January 14, 1953 to May 27, 2021 No service information given. A full obituary can be read in the June 10, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock County News.
Read MoreDonald Sitzman – April 23, 1937 to May 29, 2021
Donald Sitzman – April 23, 1937 to May 29, 2021 A book signing and Celebration of Life was held on Saturday afternoon, June 5, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Herrmann- Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. A full obituary can be read in the June 10, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock County News.
Read MoreFaye Louise Colby January 10, 1946 – May 23, 2021
Faye Louise Colby January 10, 1946 – May 23, 2021 Memorial services were held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook with Pastor Jeff Kelley officiating. Inurnment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook. A full obituary can be read in the June 3, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock…
Read MoreAubrey Bradford – February 20, 1988 to May 17, 2021
Aubrey Bradford – February 20, 1988 to May 17, 2021 Private family services with Military Honors are planned for a later date at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell. A full obituary can be read in the June 3, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock County News.
Read MoreDianna Butherus Korell – September 30, 1949 to May 19, 2021
Dianna Butherus Korell – September 30, 1949 to May 19, 2021 Funeral Service was 2:00 P.M., Monday, May 24 at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers BLVD, Lincoln followed by a reception at the church. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 25, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. with family present to greet friends at Carpenter-Breland Funeral…
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