Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2021 Obituaries: Jerry Carson, Donna Jensen 5 YEARS AGO - 2017 Obituary: Clara “Louise” Ginkens 10 YEARS AGO - 2012 Jared Dusatko is newest local Nebraska State Patrolman Birth: Hadley Quinn to Wade and Kelly Marsh Engagement: Samantha Murphy and Jonathan Arehart Obituaries: Kitty...

Goodwill Club of Family and Community Education meets

by Lois Folk Goodwill Club of Family and Community Education met Thursday morning, Sept. 22 at Red’s Cafe. President Lois Folk opened the meeting with flag salute and club creed. She showed the design on the cover of the official publication of the National Association FCE of the “Mystery Quilt.

High school class builds Historical Society Museum sign

The Hooker County Historical Society Museum’s Commercial Hotel sign was in need of repair, so the Historical Society reached out to Mullen High School.

Fall trees available from the Upper Loup NRD

Trees provide important benefits, including protecting homes and livestock from inclement weather, helping to reduce heating and cooling costs, preventing soil erosion, and providing wildlife habitat. Fall is a good time to reinforce windbreaks that may need updated with new trees.

Lots of Love Day Care’s Patriot Day activities

In remembrance of 9/11, the children at Lori Freeze’s Lots Of Love Day Care had a Celebrate America Day. They have been practicing the Pledge of Allegiance and also learning how to respect the flag.

2023 Nebraska Passport stop applications now open

Lincoln - Nebraska Tourism’s 2023 Passport program is now accepting applications for 2023. Any destination in the state is welcome to apply to become a Passport stop. Past stops have included restaurants, museums, outdoor adventures, retail stores, wineries, breweries, arts destinations and more.