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Mullen’s fire bell is still located in front of the Hooker County Courthouse today. Gerri Peterson

A history moment with Frank Harding

News Staff

Monday, October 9, 2023

Editor’s note: Frank Harding shared this history moment at the last Hooker County Historical Society meeting and is now sharing it with Tribune readers. The Hooker County Historical Society meets the last Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Old Hotel. Everyone welcome.

Mullen Book Club reading ‘My Wish List’

News Staff

Monday, October 2, 2023

The Mullen Book Club is currently reading “My Wish List” by Grégoire Delacourt to discuss at their next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mullen Arts Center. Anyone is welcome to join the discussion any month! Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.

Hooker County Historical Society to meet next Oct. 26

News Staff

Monday, October 2, 2023

9-21-23 Those present: Jason Coble, Frank Harding, Ted Bonesteel, Burton Huddle, Peggy Marsh, Jennifer Peters, Sara Winters. Meeting called to order at 7:12 p.m. by acting president Jason Coble. Minutes from the July meeting were presented by Jennifer Peters and approved as read.

Festival of Love to be Sunday, Oct. 15

News Staff

Monday, October 2, 2023

The Festival of Love is being held at the Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. At 11:00, our booths will open with baked goods and crafts. And then, of course, comes our typically delicious smothered steak dinner (free will offering).

Marine retirement ceremony held for Bill Lattin

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Monday, October 2, 2023

“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don’t have that problem.” - Ronald Regan June 23, 2023, marked the end of an honorable chapter in the career of First Sergeant William P. Lattin.

Joy Club to begin again Wednesday, Oct. 11

News Staff

Monday, October 2, 2023

by Alice Lutes Announcing Joy Club! Stories! Songs! Surprises! Snacks! Calling all boys and girls ages 3 years through 6th grade to come to the basesubmitted ment of the Assembly of God Church beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 11 and continuing each of the following Wednesdays.

Sandhills Calendar

News Staff

Monday, October 2, 2023

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 7:00 Fair Board, Village meeting room MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 8:30-12 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 7:00 Mullen...

Church Calendar

News Staff

Monday, October 2, 2023

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

News Staff

Monday, October 2, 2023

1 YEAR AGO - 2022 Stichka Sweets - a local sweet tooth fix 5 YEARS AGO - 2018 MHS volleyball team is 14-3, football team is 5-0 Obituaries: Zelpha Sherman, Robina Wolfenden, Gerald Devine 10 YEARS AGO - 2013 Birth: Leighten Thomas to Paul and Carla Leahy 25 YEARS AGO - 1998 Cooper McBride is...

Joseph Deibler was the big winner at the Hooker County Community Foundation Raffle Saturday night. He is pictured with the Hooker County Community Foundation Board of Directors, back l-r: Tim Andersen, Larry Ridenour, Scott Jones, Ron Boyer, Casey Phillips. Front: Kirk Jacobs, Barb Svoboda, Mary Lou Harding, Kara Connealy, Gerri Peterson. Not pictured: George Vinton. Megan Andersen

Joseph Deibler wins HCCF Raffle $5,000 grand prize

News Staff

Monday, October 2, 2023

Raffle was held last Saturday night, Sept. 30 at the Hooker County Community Center. Proceeds from the event benefit the community center. In the last year, the Hooker County Community Center was used almost 90 days for events such as weddings (8 of them!

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