HAWKS COME FROM BEHIND TO DEFEAT CHESTER Canistota freshman Carter Becker (#20), senior Jaden Kleinsasser (#44) and senior Levi Schroeder (#18) are taking care of business, stopping the Chester running back from advancing the football Friday night in Chester. The...
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Bridgewater-Emery and Hanson Volleyball Roundup
HANSON GOES UP FOR A BLOCK AGAINST BON HOMME Hanson’s Kylie Haiar goes for a block in a straight-set win over Bon Homme in Alexandria. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) October 7, 2024 Hanson 3, Bon Homme 0ALEXANDRIA – Hanson improved to 13-6 with a 3-0 home win over Bon Homme....
Big East Conference cross country results
The McCook Central/Montrose cross country team ran in the Big East Conference Meet last Thursday, October 10, 2024 at River Ridge Golf Course in Garretson. Results for the MCM participants are as follows:Boys 5K Varsity Otto Uberty 20:06.33 Adam Heumiller 21:58.01...
Cougars volleyball goes 1-2 on the week
MCM’S DEKNIKKER AWAITS THE SERVE McCook Central/Montrose sophomore Ella DeKnikker waits for the opponent’s serve during a recent volleyball match. Only about four more matches remain before the postseason for volleyball begins. November 5 marks the beginning of Region...
Fighting Cougars finish regular season with win over Baltic
MCM CLOSES OUT REGULAR SEASON WITH A VICTORY McCook Central/Montrose’s Ben Wiebersick (#4) looks to gain some yardage with the help of Logan Raap (#73), Owen Schmidt (#5) and Jackson Schmidt (#66) in last week’s victory over Baltic. The Fighting Cougars will now enjoy...
McCook County youth excel in 4-H Trap Shooting program
McCook County had 17 youth participate in the 4-H Trap Shooting program this summer. This program runs from June – September. The youth practice on Sundays during the summer at the McCook County Wildlife Club. The first and foremost thing taught and practiced is gun...
October 17, 2024
The Cowgirls of McCook County: A rodeo way of life
MICHAELA McCORMICK TAYLOR McGREGOR SIERRA McGREGOR Carla Snyders | NCP Writer For Michaela McCormick and sisters Taylor and Sierra McGregor, rodeo is more than just a sport—it’s a lifestyle. These “Hometown Cowgirls” have each carved their own path in the rodeo world,...
Meet the crew of “The Special” during National Newspaper Week
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK CELEBRATED As “The Special” celebrates National Newspaper Week we’d like to acknowledge all the people that go into making a weekly newspaper including our journalism students at the area high schools. Pictured here are the McCook Central...
Tom’s Auto Clinic celebrates 45 years in business
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS Tom Steilen, owner of Tom’s Auto Clinic in Alexandria, stands next to a repair he’s making on a pickup as he celebrates 45 years being in business. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Tom’s Auto Clinic, a long-time staple at the...