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Hunter Education class to be in Mullen November 9-10

A Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Course is coming up locally.Ted Bonesteel will be teaching it in Mullen on November 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. both days in the Hooker County Library basement.Everyone between the ages of 12 and 29 who hunts any species of game, game animal or game bird in...

Gardening Back to Basics classes start this Thursday

Sharpen your botany knowledge and gardening skills by participating in the “Gardening Back to Basics” class series in October and November, offered online, in person or on recording across Nebraska.Join David Lott, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educators, who will be teaching these classes.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Women host meeting

St Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Council of Catholic Women in Mullen hosted the Fall North Platte Deanery meeting, which is comprised of 16 parishes, on Sept. 28.The day included a presentation by Marie Young from Mullen with pictures of Italy and video of the ceremony where her daughter Tricia...

Campfire ban at all Nebraska state parks

The Nebraska Game and Parks is implementing a temporary ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas until further notice.Camp stoves using liquid or gas fuel are permitted as they reduce the likelihood of ash or hot charcoal being discarded before they are...

Protecting ranches from fires

Wildfires affect America’s farm and ranches, damaging and destroying homes, barns, agriculture production facilities, crops and livestock.Below are some tips to help avoid or minimize fire damageMeasures Include•Install and maintain smoke detectors.

Sandhills Calendar

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 7:00 Commercial Club meeting, old nursing home FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 1:00 American Legion Auxiliary, Village meeting room MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen training, Firehall WEDNESDAY,...

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. High...

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2023MHS Homecoming King & Queen: Chase Gracey and Malia Oltmer, 1st Attendants: Owen Thorberg and Erika Massey, 2nd Attendants: Kyle Finney and Jadyn Andersen Obituary: Aleita Virginia Sullivan5 YEARS AGO - 2019Bronco football team gets first win of the season at Brady9-9 Lady Broncos...
Water tower project almost done

Water tower project almost done

Water tower project almost done

The Village of Mullen’s water tower is pictured last week as it was being painted and then on Monday, Oct. 7.
The 2024 Terry Vinton Memorial Sandhills Fly-In was held at the Dismal River Airstrip on Saturday, Sept. 28 with 37 airplanes participating. Here’s a view overlooking the fly-in. Nicholas Lattin

The 2024 Terry Vinton Memorial Sandhills Fly-In was held at the Dismal River Airstrip on Saturday, Sept. 28 with 37 airplanes participating. Here’s a view overlooking the fly-in. Nicholas Lattin

37 airplanes take part in Terry Vinton Memorial Fly-In

The 2024 Terry Vinton Memorial Sandhills Fly-In was held at the Dismal River Airstrip on Saturday, Sept. 28 with 37 airplanes participating. Here’s a view overlooking the fly-in.American Legion members Don Younkin, John Simonson and Chuck Anders (l-r) serve breakfast at the fly-in.