Sandhills Calendar

FRIDAY, MAY 81:00 American Legion Auxiliary, Eva Crawford’s house to work on poppy crosses MONDAY, MAY 11 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, MAY 12 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 7:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board,...

Church Calendar

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass.ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCHAdult and Children Sunday School classes - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., 2nd Sunday - 12:00 Fellowship Dinner - open to the community.MULLEN METHODIST CHURCH11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship. Jr.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2025Outstanding MHS Seniors: Justin French and Peyton Paxton11 tornadoes hit west and north of Hooker County Birth: Ila Mary to Caleb and Nicole Hoyt Obituaries: Larry Boyer, Hildreth Monahan, Kenny James 5 YEARS AGO - 202111 seniors graduate from Mullen High School38 units collected...

Locals qualify for state art show

These five pieces are headed to the state Association of Nebraska Art Clubs Show in June, which will be held in Ogallala. Congratulations!

Six candidates attend forum held in Mullen last month

by Judy White Sunday, April 26, a candidate forum was held in Mullen at the old nursing home.Six candidates presented 5 minute speeches about themselves and their platforms. Af-terwards numerous questions were asked to the candidates from the audience.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Thank you to everyone who entered the Tribune’s Mommy & Me Photo Contest! Joni Cheever was selected as the winner. She will receive a $25 gift certificate to any Mullen business, courtesy of the Tribune.

Hooker County receives $15,000 grant

Hooker County received a $15,000 grant from the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Bob & Susan Childers Betterment Grant towards the heater and propane tank install at the new Hooker County maintenance building located near the Hooker County Fairgrounds.

Know your weeds: Timing is key for spring lawn care

Spring has officially arrived.Crabapples and flowering pears are nearing full bloom, and tulips and daffodils are putting on a colorful show.But not everything popping up this time of year is welcome.

Dates for tractor/equipment safety training set

North Platte - The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in partnership with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses.