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MONDAY, JUNE 10 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, JUNE 11 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY, JUNE 127:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board, Firehall7:00 Commercial Club, old nursing home

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 - 2023Quilts of Valor presented to Don Younkin and Lynn Nichols Obituary: Stuart Koch 5 YEARS AGO - 2019Hwy 97 closes north of Mullen due to water over the road, detour needed to get to Merritt, Valentine Koby Walker ties for 5th/6th at State Golf Obituary: Lavern “Vern” Dent 10 YEARS...
Gerri Peterson

Gerri Peterson

Goal surpassed at Mullen blood drive

Samantha Cheever was among the blood donors who helped the Mullen blood drive last Wednesday, May 29 surpass their goal and collect 31 units. Thank you to all of the donors, the American Red Cross, the Hooker County Community Center board, the St.

Welcome back, MHS alumni!

It’s alumni weekend for Mullen High School! Here’s the schedule for the weekend with activities for everyone - alumni or not!Friday, June 78-10 a.m. - Stop in at Dayspring Bank for a free breakfast burrito and coffee9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Old Commercial Hotel Museum open11 a.m.
Jeffery Forsen takes part in Sandhills Ranch Intern Program

Jeffery Forsen takes part in Sandhills Ranch Intern Program

Jeffery Forsen takes part in Sandhills Ranch Intern Program

submitted by KyLee Kime The 2024 Sandhills Ranch Interns have officially started their summer internships.In its second year of the Sandhills Ranch Internship Program, the Sandhills Task Force has successfully connected 11 interns with key ranchers across Nebraska.
Mullen’s Highway 2 Depot on 4th annual Nebraska Beef Passport

Mullen’s Highway 2 Depot on 4th annual Nebraska Beef Passport

Mullen’s Highway 2 Depot on 4th annual Nebraska Beef Passport

Kearney - The fourth annual Nebraska Beef Passports are now available at www. GoodLifeGreatSteaks.org. The Nebraska Beef Council sponsored program officially began May 1st and features over 50 restaurants and independent meat processors across the state that offer outstanding beef.
Fishing at Girl Scout Day Camp were, l-r: Maci Walz, Anna Hessin, Ava Walz, Ella Walz, Pastor Bill Williams, Mia Roman, Keira Kearns, Anna Ridenour, Tatum Deibler, Sadie Hoyt, Pastor Shanon Williams, Danielle Peterson, Daryl Deibler. Sooky Marks

Fishing at Girl Scout Day Camp were, l-r: Maci Walz, Anna Hessin, Ava Walz, Ella Walz, Pastor Bill Williams, Mia Roman, Keira Kearns, Anna Ridenour, Tatum Deibler, Sadie Hoyt, Pastor Shanon Williams, Danielle Peterson, Daryl Deibler. Sooky Marks

Annual Girl Scout Day Camp held

Fishing, hiking, campfire, fresh air, outhouses, games, flag ceremonies and songs were all part of Girl Scout Day Camp last week.Girls gathered at the grade school each morning at 9.The first day Pastor Bill and Pastor Shanon helped them fish (in a drizzle).

4-H Fun Day is this Sunday, June 2

A Hooker County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Sunday, June 2 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Hooker County Fairgrounds. Come out and play some water games!The event is open to anyone in 4-H or those interested in enrolling, age 5-18 by Jan. 1.