News

Frank Harding holds a Hawaiian bouquet that was shipped to him for his 100th birthday from his niece Rita Fischer, who was wintering in Hawaii. Frank tried encouraging the Tribune to be done running his photo by saying, “I’ve had my photo in the paper enough over the years.” But the Tribune made no promises! Gerri Peterson

Frank Harding holds a Hawaiian bouquet that was shipped to him for his 100th birthday from his niece Rita Fischer, who was wintering in Hawaii. Frank tried encouraging the Tribune to be done running his photo by saying, “I’ve had my photo in the paper enough over the years.” But the Tribune made no promises! Gerri Peterson

Frank Harding: a Hooker County resident for a century

Ask Mullen’s Frank Harding how it feels to be 100 years old and he’ll tell you, “Actually, it’s kind of weird to be a century old.

Nursing home will close April 25

Feb. 28, 2022 Dear Mullen Community, It is with great sadness that after much discussion and evaluation the Pioneer Memorial rest home board of directors and leadership have decided to close the facility on April 25, 2022.

Mike Jacobson appointed as our senator

Lincoln – On Feb. 23, Governor Pete Ricketts announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Jacobson of North Platte to fill the vacancy in Legislative District 42. “Mike is a Nebraska native who exemplifies our state’s entrepreneurialism and hard work,” said Gov. Ricketts.

Sandhills Calendar

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 No Hooker County Historical Society meeting MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28 7:00 EMT training meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, MARCH 1 8:30-12 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 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 State Wrestling medals: 5th - Eli Paxton (113), 6th - Spencer De-Naeyer (152) Bronco speech team places 4th at MNAC 5 YEARS AGO - 2017 State Wrestling medal: 4th - Justus Monette (160) MHS Cheerleaders placed 3rd in Class D Game Day at Nebraska State Cheer & Dance...

Mullen News

Chuck and Brandi Gobbels, Charles and Chase of Panama, Iowa, and Keenan and Shayna Fischer of Pierre, South Dakota, were weekend guests of their grandparents Terry and Mardell Huddle. Don and Jodi Daily of Kearney spent a couple of days last week with Dorothy James.

South Cherry

Kelly and Hadley Marsh visited the Bob Marshes Tuesday afternoon. Hadley was selling Girl Scout Cookies. Bob and Peggy Marsh attended the 100 year birthday celebration open house for Frank Harding at the Sandhills Community Bible Church Sunday afternoon.

South Hooker

Larry and Georgann French went to visit Nancy and Steve Labbe at Hudson, Colorado, on Friday, Feb. 11 and came back on Tuesday. Lois Nordahl and Leila Hicks were Saturday afternoon visitors at Larry and Georgann’s.

Donate blood on Friday, March 4

The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis. This has raised a great deal of concern all across the nation, leading to blood shortages and high risks to patient care. These shortages have led to critical decision making for doctors about what individuals should receive blood first.