William and Rachel Peers of Mullen are proud to announce the birth of their son, Bennett Jack. Bennet was born Feb. 26, 2024, at 12:03 p.m. at Great Plains Health in North Platte. He weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Big brother Cooper, 5, welcomed him home.

Axton Kim was born to Michael and Shayna Stichka of Mullen at Great Plains Health in North Platte on Dec. 13, 2023, at 7:19 a.m. MT. He was 6 pounds 14 ounces and 19 inches long. He was welcomed home by big sister Violet, 4, and big brother Aiden, 3.

Bergen Paul was born to JW and Clara Schmid of Mullen on Nov. 6, 2023, at 11:29 p.m.

Alexis Pokorny and Samuel Vinton announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Alexis is a 2017 graduate of Clearwater-Orchard High School and a 2021 graduate from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a degree in accounting.

Jacob and Kayla Hoyt of Dunlap, Iowa, are proud to announce the arrival of their son Monty William. He was born on Aug. 9, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. at Women’s Methodist in Omaha, weighing 9.5 pounds and measuring 21 inches.

Hanna Marshall and Chase Olson are planning a Sept. 9, 2023, wedding at the Hooker County Community Center.

Jade and Adrianna (Addie) Lovitt of Mullen are proud to announce the arrival of their son Rhodee Joe. He was born Aug. 7, 2023, at 6:20 p.m. MST at Great Plains Health in North Platte, weighing 7 pounds 8.5 ounces and measuring 20 inches.

Tyler and Emilie Macke of Crestwood, Kentucky, are proud to announce the arrival of their newest baby boy. Matthew Levi Macke arrived on May 23, 2023, and tipped the scales at 9 pounds and 13 ounces. Matthew was welcomed by his brothers Landon, Logan and Lucas.

Holly Sprenger and Justus Monette were united in marriage on May 27, 2023, at Littleton Bible Chapel in Littleton, Colorado. Holly is the daughter of Mike and Carol Beth Sprenger, who are currently serving as missionaries in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Trace Bradley was born to Bradley and Cortney Wright of Mullen on June 27, 2023, at 1:40 p.m. at Great Plains Health in North Platte. He was 5 pounds 6 ounces and 18.5 inches long. He was welcomed home by big sister Beckett, almost 2 years old.