NDEE offers free nitrate sample kits for private wells

Lincoln — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is offering free nitrate sample kits and lab analyses to private drinking water well owners across the state. These kits are only available for a limited time until Jan. 31, 2024.

Motorcycle helmet law waiver

Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced the procedure for Nebraskans to submit proof of motorcycle course completion to waive the requirement to wear a helmet as authorized by the passage of LB 138 during the recent legislative session.

Tami Miller wins Christmas/Winter Photo Contest

Patty Wolfenden is Sandhills Someone Special

by Gerri Peterson The 2023 Sandhills Someone Special, Mullen’s Patty Wolfenden, was described the same way by everyone who nominated her: Loyal. Genuine. Kind. Big heart.

Mullen News

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Mullen Book Club

The Mullen Book Club will be discussing “One Day in December” by Josie Silver at their next meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m. at the Mullen Arts Center. Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library. Two people. Ten chances. One unforgettable love story.

Sandhills Calendar

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 7:00 Hooker County Historical Society, Old Hotel MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 6:00 American Legion Marcy Upton Post, #109, Red’s Cafe TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 8:30-12 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall FRIDAY,...

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 - 2022 Winter sports preview: 9 Broncos out for boys basketball, 11 out for wrestling, 21 out for girls basketball 5 YEARS AGO - 2018 Winter sports preview: 18 Broncos out for boys basketball, 18 out for wrestling, 21 out for girls basketball 10 YEARS AGO - 2013 Birth: Shayna Rayelle...