Aksarben Farm Family Award applications are open

Omaha – The Aksarben Foundation, along with Nebraska Farm Bureau and the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers, announces that applications for the Nebraska Pioneer Farm and Nebraska Heritage Farm Awards are being accepted now through April 15, 2024.

Girl Scout Father/ Daughter Box Supper

The Mullen Girl Scout Father/ Daughter Box Supper was held on Monday, Jan. 29 with the girls arriving with their supper in some great boxes! Following supper, the girls and their dads competed in various Minute to Win It games.

Hooker County Historical Society membership due May 1

Those present: Jason Coble, Ted and Sue Bonesteel, Peggy Marsh, Jennifer Peters, Burton Huddle. Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. by acting president Sue Bonesteel. Minutes from the Novemas read. January treasurer report presented by Jason Coble and approved as read.

Sandhills Calendar

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 6:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board, Firehall THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 7:00 EMT business meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen training, Firehall...

Church Calendar

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Adult 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 CHURCH 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2023 State Wrestling qualifiers: Jeffery Forsen, Eli Paxton, Chase Gracey, Tel Kvanvig, Isaac Welch. Team places 3rd at Districts.

- - - Letter to Editor - - -

Dear Editor, I want to commend the Village Board for having a productive meeting with a friendlier atmosphere than the past meetings that I have attended. They had over 30 agenda items and many required a lot of discussion. The upgrading of all the Village’s utilities is a huge undertaking.

ULNRD tree sales

Has the winter weather made you consider adding or renovating windbreaks on your property? Trees provide protection for homes and livestock from wind and snow, help to reduce heating and cooling costs, prevent soil erosion, and provide wildlife habitat.