4-H Project of the Month: Foods and Nutrition

Christmas is a wonderful time of year to sit down and celebrate the end of another momentous year and the holidays with our loved ones. In my family, we love to gather around a table full of food with our holiday tradition of oyster stew and chili on Christmas Eve.

Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame nominations due by Dec. 31

Time is quickly running out for the public to submit nominations for the 2023 Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame. Nominations are due by Dec. 31, 2022.

Join the Extension Master Gardener Program in January

by David Lott, Horticulture Extension Educator Have you ever heard about the Extension Master Gardener program, but did not know what the program was about, or how to participate?

Hand crafted donation helps Sandhills Cancer Fund

by Laura Vroman There are toy trucks, and then, there are works of art! In this case, we’re referring to the meticulously detailed, hand crafted, wood hay hauler and pup trailer created by Swede Lolley as a work of art!

Comstock - a village full of the holiday spirit

Comstock, Nebraska, population 100, converts to the North Pole during Christmas Time! Once home to 40 legitimate businesses and a state football championship in 1941, Comstock’s empty lots and old buildings are now ideal for decorating with Christmas lights.

Christmas at the Cody’s in North Platte is December 16-20

Explore the parks with these Game and Parks events in December. Spend some time in Nebraska’s state parks this fall and winter by attending a variety of events throughout December. Don’t forget a vehicle park entry permit is required at Nebraska state parks. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.

How college students can earn cash over Christmas break

by Kristina Ellis ’Tis the season to earn money! That’s right, college students: One thing that helps big time with paying for college (or covering those extra expenses along the way) is making the most of your long holiday breaks.

Mullen Girl Scouts Christmas caroling

The Mullen Girl Scouts did their annual Christmas caroling on Monday, Dec. 5, with Alice Phipps (right), Toni Dutton (bottom left) and Darlene Hall (bottom right) being just a few of the people who enjoyed their singing.

Sandhills Someone Special Frank Harding

by Gerri Peterson The 2022 Sandhills Someone Special has lived longer in Hooker County than any other current Mullen resident - Frank Harding, who will turn 101 on Feb. 15, 2023.