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June 6 is Summer Reading Program

June 6 is Summer Reading Program

June 6 is Summer Reading Program

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Summer Reading Program will be held at the Hooker County Library on Thursday, June 6 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade.This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”If you can’t make it on the 6th, stop by the library to pick up a Summer Reading...
Early this month eight students graduated from Denise Hoyt’s Busy Bee’s Preschool. Pictured back l-r: Austin Smith, Harper Myers, Lane Brown, Brystol Call, Cooper Peers. Front: Ryhme Pettit, Ryann Walz, Addison Mundorf. Denise Hoyt

Early this month eight students graduated from Denise Hoyt’s Busy Bee’s Preschool. Pictured back l-r: Austin Smith, Harper Myers, Lane Brown, Brystol Call, Cooper Peers. Front: Ryhme Pettit, Ryann Walz, Addison Mundorf. Denise Hoyt

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Busy Bee’s Preschool graduation

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Early this month eight students graduated from Denise Hoyt’s Busy Bee’s Preschool. Pictured back l-r: Austin Smith, Harper Myers, Lane Brown, Brystol Call, Cooper Peers. Front: Ryhme Pettit, Ryann Walz, Addison Mundorf. 
Mendy Stichka submitted this photo of her granddaughter Violet Stichka feeding her calf.

Mendy Stichka submitted this photo of her granddaughter Violet Stichka feeding her calf.

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2024 Beef Issue

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The late Bob and Susan Childers. courtesy photo

The late Bob and Susan Childers. courtesy photo

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Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024
2024 inductees of the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame:Rex Adamson - Cherry CountyTheresa Bequin-Strong - Sheridan CountyDan Carson - Blaine CountyRichard Caulfield - Keya Paha CountyRobert Childers - Thomas CountySusan Childers - Thomas CountyForest Ira (Skeet) McKillip - Grant CountyKay...
Crew members hold a calf while Bruce Treffer of Lexington applies the Treffer Ranch brand. Lori Potter

Crew members hold a calf while Bruce Treffer of Lexington applies the Treffer Ranch brand. Lori Potter

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Branding is a tradition for families in Nebraska’s cow business

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024
by Lori Potter, Flatwater Free Press Broken Bow - As the five horseback riders disappeared behind a pasture hill on a blustery late April morning, a meadowlark sang in the rustling tall grass.
Mullen native Nicci Boots writes memoir

Mullen native Nicci Boots writes memoir

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Mullen native Nicci Boots writes memoir

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Nicci Boots, the daughter of Rich and Lucie Boots of Mullen, and a 2000 graduate of Mullen High School, has published a memoir, Bad Luck Boots.“My life sure has been an interesting one, and I’m honestly shocked I’ve survived it all,” Boots said.“I put this wild story of mine to paper, and it’s now...
St. Joseph Episcopal Church services

St. Joseph Episcopal Church services

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St. Joseph Episcopal Church services

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024
by Patty Wolfenden The Right Reverend J Scott Barker, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska, and Cannon Elizabeth Easton will be at Mullen’s St. Joseph Episcopal Church for their annual visitation, along with Reverend Karen Juzenas on Friday, May 31 at 5:00 p.m.A luncheon will follow the...

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Sandhills Junior Rodeo Bible Camp will be June 18-20

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024
by Deb Cox The 5th Annual Sandhills Junior Rodeo Bible Camp will be held June 18-20 at the Hooker County Fairgrounds in Mullen.We’re excited for the campers that are coming, we’re excited for the instructors that are coming, we’re excited for our speakers, we’re excited what the kids are going to...
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