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The Village of Mullen has restocked the wood mulch pile at the dump, available at no cost to village residents and drop off site patrons. Please don’t take more than you need so that everyone who wants some can get some. courtesy photo

The Village of Mullen has restocked the wood mulch pile at the dump, available at no cost to village residents and drop off site patrons. Please don’t take more than you need so that everyone who wants some can get some. courtesy photo

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Wood mulch available at drop off site

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Village of Mullen has restocked the wood mulch pile at the dump, available at no cost to village residents and drop off site patrons. Please don’t take more than you need so that everyone who wants some can get some.

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Locals set U.S. record at Valentine Livestock sale barn

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
National Beef Wire reported that Valentine Livestock held a Special Feeder Sale last Thursday, April 9, that may go down as one of the greatest in barn history, setting 18 steer records and 7 national records.The sale was led by 172 head at 710 pounds bringing $468.

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Mullen EMS Corner: BLS vs ALS

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Have you ever wondered why Mullen Ambulance sometimes meets the North Platte paramedics on the road?Mullen is licensed as BLS (Basic Life Support), meaning we provide essential emergency medical care but cannot perform certain advanced skills or give some medications.
Back, l-r: Beckett Thomas, Ariata Scott, Brandt Mundorf, Shaylee Provost, Kinzie Provost, Piper Sikes. Middle: Cole Sikes, Finley Mundorf, RyDell Scott. Front: Myra Schaeffer, Claire Thomas, Addison Mundorf, Maverick Schaeffer.

Back, l-r: Beckett Thomas, Ariata Scott, Brandt Mundorf, Shaylee Provost, Kinzie Provost, Piper Sikes. Middle: Cole Sikes, Finley Mundorf, RyDell Scott. Front: Myra Schaeffer, Claire Thomas, Addison Mundorf, Maverick Schaeffer.

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4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Contest held

Terri Thomas, Csa
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Thomas and Hooker County 4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Contest was held Monday, April 6 at the Bethel Assembly of God Church. There was a great showing of talent and public speaking skills from 13 4-H’ers!

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Nebraska Birding Bowl welcomes all experience levels

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Registration is open for the Nebraska Birding Bowl, a friendly competition to observe as many bird species as possible while supporting wildlife conservation. All birders are welcome.The fourth annual Birding Bowl will take place May 1-31 to help celebrate Nebraska Bird Month.

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
MONDAY, APRIL 20 7:00 EMT business meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, APRIL 218:30-12:00, 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen training, Firehall MONDAY, APRIL 27 7:00 EMT training meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, APRIL 287:00 Hooker County Area...

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Church Calendar

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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.

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Looking Back

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 YEAR AGO - 2025Mullen Elementary Student of the Year: Emri Dent FCCLA STAR National qualifiers: Maci Walz and Audrabell Werth 5 YEARS AGO - 2021Mullen sweeps Mullen Art Show 10 YEARS AGO - 2016FCCLA STAR National qualifiers: Katie Coble, Jesse Coble, Brandon Peters, Addy Vinton, Colton Hendrix,...

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Young Nebraskans are flipping the script

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
by Jeff Yost “How fast can I leave this place?”Young people in Nebraska have been asking themselves that question for a long time. Maybe you even asked yourself at one point. I certainly did. For much of the 20th century, that’s just the way things were.
Attending the North Platte Spring Deanery meeting included, back, l-r: Marylin Ericksen, Sandy Eggert, Loretta Hamilton, Kathie Hassett, Linda Wilkinson, Cindy Dunbar, Cindy Frey, Front: Patricia Ferguson, Marie Young, Rev. Louis Nollette, Dee Bayer, Karen Becvar, Echo Pelster, Susan Johnson, Alena Arendt, Sherry Weatherly, Tami Pierson. courtesy photo

Attending the North Platte Spring Deanery meeting included, back, l-r: Marylin Ericksen, Sandy Eggert, Loretta Hamilton, Kathie Hassett, Linda Wilkinson, Cindy Dunbar, Cindy Frey, Front: Patricia Ferguson, Marie Young, Rev. Louis Nollette, Dee Bayer, Karen Becvar, Echo Pelster, Susan Johnson, Alena Arendt, Sherry Weatherly, Tami Pierson. courtesy photo

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Prelude to annual Spring Assembly

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The North Platte Deanery of the Grand Island Diocese Council of Catholic Women met at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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