Court News

Travis W. Eckroth, Flaser, N.D., 80/65, $75Mickey F. Pugh, Albion, Neb., 80/65, $125, no valid registration, $25Chane C. Coomes, Manderson, S.D., 100/65, $200Bradley J. Bolek, Hay Springs, Neb., 79/65, $75John P. Hayes, Omaha, Neb., 75/65, $75Jason J. Ritterbush, Gretna, Neb., 75/65, $75Ronald C.

Girl Scouts go Christmas caroling

The voices of the Girl Scouts singing Christmas carols brought smiles to the faces of both the recipients and the girls last Monday, Dec. 8! The weather was perfect for listening and sing ing.

Library Notes

by Julie Pfeiffer, LibrarianNew books that have recently arrived at the Hooker County Library:A Ferry Merry Christmas by Debbie MacomberKing’s Ransom by Janet EvanovichNash Falls by David BaldacciThe Christmas Stranger by Richard Paul EvansFalse Witness by Phillip MargolinExit Strategy by Lee...

Walkabout drawing winners

Many businesses held drawings for the public last Friday during the Walkabout. Here are some of the lucky winners!Arnold Insurance: Cortney WrightHighway 2 Depot: Youth - Kayden Evans, Nick Gonzalez, Taylor Cash, Hadley Marsh, Violet Stichka, Finnegan Connealy, Trace Wright, Kinley Crisp.

2025 Sandhills Someone Special: Eva Crawford

The 2025 Sandhills Someone Special is Eva Crawford.Despite claiming, “I don’t really think I’m that special,” Eva’s family, friends and neighbors disagree!Neighbor Laurie Monette sums Eva up well: “Need cookies for a funeral? Done.Grandkids need lunch? A hot meal is ready and a ride available.

Mullen Book Club meets monthly

The Mullen Book Club would like to extend an invitation to anyone and everyone to join their monthly meetings. They meet every third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the the colder months and on the courthouse lawn during the warmer months.Their next meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6:00 p.

Mullen Swimming Pool park improvements include pavilion

After working around the Village of Mullen pool for 33 years, a dream that I imagined is finally happening.