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Bernie is still relevant
(Editorial ~ 07/08/16)
Following the decision of FBI Director James Comey not to recommend to the justice department that Hillary Clinton be indicted for her irresponsible handling of classified information, the last hope for Bernie Sanders to win the Democratic nomination has disappeared...
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MMCRU boys win on Senior Night
(High School Sports ~ 07/08/16)
MARCUS - The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen Union baseball team played its annual Senior Night game here on Thursday June 30th against South O'Brien. The Royals only had one senior this season, five year varsity starter Tanner Peterson, and he started on the mound in this game, but unfortunately, he twisted his knee on a checked swing at the plate in the bottom of the third inning and had to leave the game, much to his dismay. ...
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MMCRU girls split final pair of games
(High School Sports ~ 07/08/16)
On Wednesday June 29, the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen Union softball team played Clay Central Everly in Cleghorn, and the Royals won, 13-3, in five innings. Maddie Phillips pitched a complete game for MMCR, allowing three earned runs on four hits, walking none and striking out eight...
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Ridge View boys edge East Sac County, lose 2 at Sioux City West
(High School Sports ~ 07/08/16)
EARLY - Colt Wandrey hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 7th inning to score Peyton Boyle and earn the Ridge View a 9-8 a victory over East Sac County in non-conference baseball action here on Thursday June 30th. Cole Degen was the winning pitcher in relief of starter Colt Wandrey. Wandrey, Kyle Schiernbeck and Jake MItchell each pounded out two hits for the Raptors...
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Cherokee boys tops ELC to get win number 20 (High School Sports ~ 07/08/16)
CHEROKEE - On senior night in Cherokee July 1st, the Braves needed a win in front of a huge home crowd to get their 20th win this baseball season, and they did just that, taking down Estherville Lincoln Central by a score of 8-5. Braves' senior Adam Cedar took the hill, and he got off to a hot start, retiring the first nine batters in order. Cedar was able to pitch all seven innings and he gave up just five hits,walked two, and struck out nine ELC batters... -
Cherokee girls beat East Sac County in extra innings in 3A Opener (High School Sports ~ 07/08/16)
WALL LAKE - Class 3A tournament softball action started Wednesday night, and the Cherokee Braves were able to come from behind in extra innings to defeat East Sac County 10-9 in eight innings, in a game that was tied twice and had four lead changes... -
Wolverines split 4 games
(High School Sports ~ 07/08/16)
On June 27th, the South O'Brien softball team took on the Falcons from West Sioux in a home contest and came out on the wrong end of a 5 - inning 11-1 loss, as the Wolverines could only get six hits off the West Sioux pitcher. Whitney Sickelka had two singles and scored the lone run for SOS; Courtney Vander Pol also had a pair of base hits; Maycee Smith had an RBI single; and Wylee Sickelka drove a double to the outfield...
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Ernzen / daughter
(Births ~ 07/08/16)
Josh and Cassandra Ernzen are happy to announce the birth of their bay daughter, born on July 1, 2016. Emma Marie Ernzen was born at 7:11 p.m., weighed 8 lb. 4 oz., measured 21 inches long, and she was welcomed home by her big brother, Isaac Hoops. Grandparents are Kris and Pete Ernzen and April and Richard Brown...
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Mallison / daughter
(Births ~ 07/08/16)
Justin and Tanya Mallison of Cherokee are happy to announce the birth of their daughter on June 30, 2016. McKenna Grace-Aline Mallison was born at 5:59 p.m. She weighed 8 lb. 3 1/2 oz., measured 21 inches long, and was welcomed home by her big sister McKayla...
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Lundin-Phipps Engagement (Engagement ~ 07/08/16)
Erin Lundin and Michael Phipps of Bemidji, Minnesota announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Greg and Lois Lundin of International Falls, Minnesota, and the groom-elect is the son of Gerald and Patricia Phipps of Spirit Lake, formerly of Cherokee... -
Patricia "Patty" Ann Patrick (Obituary ~ 07/08/16)
Patricia "Patty" Ann Patrick, age 74 of Cherokee, formerly of Cleghorn, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the Meriden Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, with Pastor Barry McCormick officiating, and burial will be at the Meriden Cemetery. ... -
Ross Rambles: Republicans bungle email issue
(Column ~ 07/08/16)
FBI director James Comey, a Republican, described by some as a straight-shooter who stays above partisan politics, has been attacked from both sides following his July 5 press conference. At the press conference, Comey gave a lengthy criticism of Hillary Clinton's handling of classified material while she was U.S. Secretary of State and then stated he would not recommend to the Justice Department that criminal charges be filed against Clinton...
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