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!

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.

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.

Historical Society holds meeting

The Hooker County Historical Society met Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. The meeting in the Old Hotel/Museum was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by president Ken Clark.

History Nebraska Awards now open

Lincoln - History Nebraska is now accepting nominations for their 2023 History Nebraska Awards. Nominations are now being accepted at https://history. nebraska.gov/awards and must be received by Dec. 31st, 2022.