News

Hooker County Historical Society to meet again June 30th

The May meeting of the Hooker County Historical Society was held on the 26th at the Old Hotel/Museum. President Ken Clark called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The following members were in attendance: Frank Harding, Jason Coble, Chuck Anders, Jennifer Peters, Charlie Jones, Peggy Marsh and Ken.

Work on Main Ramp Area at Merritt

A repair project at the Main Ramp Area at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area has been pushed back slightly. Users of that area should be aware of repairs there that will result in temporary closures.

Book Club to discuss ‘The Midnight Library’

The Mullen Book Club will be discussing “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig at their next meeting on Wednesday, July 20 at 6:00 p.m. on the Hooker County Courthouse lawn. Bring a lawn chair - anyone welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.

Sandhills Calendar

MONDAY, JUNE 27 7:00 EMT training meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, JUNE 28 7:00 Hooker County Area Republican Party, Village of Mullen meeting room THURSDAY, JUNE 30 7:00 Hooker County Historical Society, Old Hotel TUESDAY, JULY 5 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall 7:00...

Church Calendar

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Adult and Children Sunday School classes - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., 2nd Sunday - 12:00 Fellowship Dinner - open to the community. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Jr. High and Sr.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2021 Spencer DeNaeyer, Hayden Jennings, Whitney Jennings qualify for National High School Rodeo Finals 5 YEARS AGO - 2017 Drs.

Mullen News

Kenny and Sharilyn Bade attended the Bader family reunion in North Platte on Father’s Day, Sunday. Karen Juzenas of Creighton spent the weekend with Frank Harding and had church services at Hyannis and Mullen.

South Cherry

Bob and Peggy Marsh attended the annual shareholders meeting at Hondo Lanes Tuesday evening. Dean Marsh of rural Kearney came Saturday and did some haying. He was there for lunch, supper and stayed overnight. Bob and Peggy attended the annual Bader family reunion at North Platte Sunday.

South Hooker

Larry and Georgann French spent Father’s Day at Leah Carson’s. Mike and Leanne and family were also there.

United Methodist Women/United Women in Faith

United Methodist Women/ United Women in Faith met in the senior high room of the church on Wednesday afternoon, May 18 with seven members present. President Sue Bonesteel opened the meeting asking for joys and concerns and gave prayer for keeping strong and of good courage.