Dense fog creates a winter wonderland

Many areas of Nebraska experienced a picturesque winter wonderland last week for a couple days after dense fog. These photos were taken in Mullen last Thursday, Jan. 4.

Fundamentals of feeding the cow

by Erin Laborie, Nebraska Extension Educator Feed costs are often the largest category of expense for cow-calf producers in Nebraska.

Be aware of fishing regulation changes for 2024

Anglers need to be aware of fishing regulation changes in Nebraska that take effect Jan. 1, 2024. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s changes to 2024 fishing rules are: Archery Paddlefish – Archery paddlefish permit holders may harvest paddlefish in the spillway below Gavins Point Dam.

Baby Issue deadline is Friday, Jan. 19

An annual favorite issue of the Tribune will be out soon! The Baby Issue will be Jan. 31. If you had a new addition to your family born in 2023, drop off, email or mail a photo of the new baby to tribune@ nebnet.net or Hooker County Tribune, PO Box 125, Mullen, NE 69152.

Mullen News

Happy New Year, Mullen! I wanted to share an update regarding this section of Mullen News: This will be the final week I will be “calling” for the news.

Hooker County Historical Society

by Jennifer Peters 11-30-23 Those present: Jason Coble, Frank Harding, Ted and Sue Bonesteel, Peggy Marsh, Jennifer Peters, Yvonne Andrews, Donna Reynolds, Chuck Anders. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by president Sue Bonesteel.

Sandhills Calendar

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 7:00 Fair Board, Highway 2 Depot MONDAY, JANUARY 8 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 6:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board, Firehall FRIDAY, JANUARY 12...

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 Obituary: Harold “Ike” Haney 5 YEARS AGO - 2019 Brooke McIntosh of MC Creations wins Mullen Commercial Club business grant 10 YEARS AGO - 2014 Birth: Hadley Nevaeh to Dale and Alandrea Ellwanger Obituary: Stanley Hampton 25 YEARS AGO - 1999 Applicants must be at least 16...