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Low oxygen causing problems for Sandhills lakes

Low oxygen causing problems for Sandhills lakes

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Low oxygen causing problems for Sandhills lakes

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Winter Storm Diaz, the massive blizzard that moved across Nebraska in December 2022, now has claimed less visible victims - countless fish in at least 20 Sandhills and Panhandle lakes.

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Mullen News

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Frank Harding has enjoyed having daughter Karen Juzenas home these past few days. Karen officiated funeral services for Dolores Wright and Sunday church services in Hyannis and Mullen. Also wanted to be sure to wish Frank a happy 101st birthday!

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South Cherry

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Bob and Peggy Marsh attended Dolores Wright’s funeral service Friday afternoon. Following the service, they headed to North Platte to visit Charlie Jones at Great Plains Health. They also visited with Bill Thurston of Hyannis at Linden Court.

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Sandhills Calendar

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 7:00 EMT training meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 8:30-12 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse 6:30 Hooker County Area Republican Party, Don & Judy White’s WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 7:00 Fair Board, Village meeting room 7:00 Fellowship of Christian...

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Looking Back

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
1 YEAR AGO - 2022 Eli Paxton is State Wrestling Champion, team is Class D State Wrestling Runners-up, Isaac Welch - 3rd, Jeffery Forsen - 4th, Kyle Durfee - 5th, Sean Simonson - 6th Engagement: Patrick Sullivan and Melissa Wolfert Obituaries: Dick Turpin, James Devine 5 YEARS AGO - 2018 Wrestling...

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Girl Scout Cookies are being sold for the next month

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska has kicked off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program, the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls. New this year is the Raspberry Rally™, a thin, crispy cookie infused with raspberry flavor and dipped in delicious chocolaty coating, offered exclusively online.

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Village of Mullen awarded scrap tire grant

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Lincoln - Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy Director Jim Macy announced on Feb. 6, 2023, the award of $7,733,191.25 in grants to support 140 projects across the state.
Mullen Elementary second grader Lillian Ericksen recently donated 14 inches of her hair to Wigs for Kids. Wigs are custom made with human hair and donated to children with various medical conditions. It was a little tough to make the drastic cut (little sister cried while watching big sis get the hair cut). But they discussed that it was a small inconvenience compared to what some other kids are experiencing. Awesome, Lillian! Alicia Ericksen

Mullen Elementary second grader Lillian Ericksen recently donated 14 inches of her hair to Wigs for Kids. Wigs are custom made with human hair and donated to children with various medical conditions. It was a little tough to make the drastic cut (little sister cried while watching big sis get the hair cut). But they discussed that it was a small inconvenience compared to what some other kids are experiencing. Awesome, Lillian! Alicia Ericksen

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Ericksen donates hair to Wigs for Kids

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Ericksen donates hair to Wigs for Kids

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Trees for sale through the Upper Loup NRD

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
by Lexi Spurlin, ULNRD Is winter weather making you consider adding or renovating shelterbelts on your property? There are numerous benefits of windbreaks; they provide protection for livestock, crops, wildlife, and your home.

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Sandhills ranch internships

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Explore a career in agriculture while gaining hands-on work experience in ranching, livestock production, and rangeland management. The Sandhills Task Force is proud to announce our new intern partnership program with ranchers of the Nebraska Sandhills.
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