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Local businesses fail alcohol compliance checks

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol recently conducted alcohol compliance checks in Buffalo, Kearney, Logan, Thomas, Hooker and Grant counties. During the evening hours of Saturday, Dec. 3, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks at businesses in Buffalo and Kearney counties.
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Carson has new job title at NRCS

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
After 27 years as a Rangeland Management Specialist, I decided I needed a shorter title and a change in my career. I began working for NRCS (SCS then) in 1988 as a Soil Conservation Aid (Summer Intern) in Mullen and in Imperial in 1989.
Mike Kvanvig watches as Jennifer Peters checks over his trivia answers during the Walkabout at the Hooker County Community Center. The winner of the trivia was Erin Cox. Ashlyn Simonson won the Ugly Sweater Contest. They both won $50 from the Mullen Commercial Club. Gerri Peterson

Mike Kvanvig watches as Jennifer Peters checks over his trivia answers during the Walkabout at the Hooker County Community Center. The winner of the trivia was Erin Cox. Ashlyn Simonson won the Ugly Sweater Contest. They both won $50 from the Mullen Commercial Club. Gerri Peterson

Try your hand at some trivia!

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Here are the Mullen and Christmas Trivia questions that participants answered at the Walkabout last Friday. Try your hand at them. No peeking - the answers are at the bottom of the questions. Mullen Trivia 1. Which current business was once a movie theatre? a. Vinton Feed Store b.
Nebraska Farm Bureau new leadership, l-r: Lance Atwater, Youth at Large Director; Katie Olson, First Vice President; Bree DeNaeyer, North Central Region Director; Dawn Kucera, Ag Promotions At Large Director; David Grimes, South Central Region Director; Steve Stroup, Southwest Region Director. courtesy photo

Nebraska Farm Bureau new leadership, l-r: Lance Atwater, Youth at Large Director; Katie Olson, First Vice President; Bree DeNaeyer, North Central Region Director; Dawn Kucera, Ag Promotions At Large Director; David Grimes, South Central Region Director; Steve Stroup, Southwest Region Director. courtesy photo

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DeNaeyer is NE Farm Bureau North Central Region Director

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Kearney – Katie Olson, a member of Holt County Farm Bureau, was elected as the First Vice President of Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) at their Annual Meeting in Kearney, Dec. 6. Olson has been a Farm Bureau member for nearly 20 years.
Hayden, Mason and Tatum Deibler. Mason was woke up from a nap for his first visit to Santa, but then didn’t even seem to notice Santa and just had eyes for mom!

Hayden, Mason and Tatum Deibler. Mason was woke up from a nap for his first visit to Santa, but then didn’t even seem to notice Santa and just had eyes for mom!

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He’s gonna find out who’s naughty and nice

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Santa was busy for the hour he was in Mullen last Friday afternoon.
Mullen church Christmas service information

Mullen church Christmas service information

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Mullen church Christmas service information

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Sandhills Community Bible Church Sunday, Dec. 18 - Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Main Service at 10:00 a.m. Message is “The Joy of Joy.” Saturday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service for the whole family. Starts at 6:00 p.m. Message is “God Shows His Love.” (Service will be done before 7:00 p.m.

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This holiday season beware of scams towards seniors

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
For most of us, the holidays are full of giving, getting, and goodwill. But some bad actors use the holidays to take advantage of people’s generous spirits and frequently target older members of our communities more vulnerable to scammers and con artists.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Bob and Peggy Marsh returned home after spending several days in Las Vegas for the NFR. They cheered on their great-nephew, Zeke Thurston as he earned his third NFR World Championship in saddle bronc. While there, they were able to visit Zeke and his family; wife, Jayne, and kids, Lucy and Hardy.

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Mullen News

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Mother Nature has decided to be a little dramatic with her forecast this week. I hope everyone stays safe and warm indoors. As a rancher’s wife, I know there are no snow days allowed in agriculture, thoughts and prayers to our area ranchers.

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 7:00 EMT business meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen training, Firehall WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 6:00 Mullen Book Club, Mullen Arts Center. Discussing “Starry Night” by Debbie Macomber. Bring an appetizer to share.
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