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Book Club to meet again March 16

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The Mullen Book Club will be discussing “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown at their next meeting on Wednesday, March 16. They will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Mullen Arts Center. Zoom is available upon request.

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Senator Mike Groene resigns

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
by Zach Wendling, Nebraska News Service Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha on Feb. 19, requested an investigation into now former Sen. Mike Groene of North Platte. The request was sent to Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, Nebraska State Patrol Superintendent Col. John A. Bolduc and Capt.

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Senator Fischer virtual staff hours

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) has announced her staff is hosting virtual local office hours for constituents in Hooker, Thomas and Grant counties on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022.

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Notes from your Central Sandhills Area Extension Office

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Thedford – Here are a few updates from your Nebraska Extension office serving Blaine, Thomas, Hooker and Grant counties. Valentines for Veterans: Thank you to everyone that joined us for the Valentines for Veterans workshop!

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Hooker County Historical Society to meet next Thursday, March 31

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
A meeting of the Hooker County Historical Society was held at the Old Hotel/Museum on Thursday, Jan. 27. In attendance were Ted and Sue Bonesteel, Charlie Jones, Ken Clark, Peggy Marsh and new member Jason Coble. Ken called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Updated list of local election filings

News Staff
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
This year is an election year, with the Primary Election to be May 10, 2022, and the General Election Nov. 8, 2022. Many public offices are up for election this year, including several local positions.

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Letter to Editor

News Staff
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
To the residents of Hooker, Thomas and Grant counties, as well as families of these counties, I am a nurse that has worked as needed (PRN) for Pioneer Memorial Rest Home for around six years. We ranch so sometimes I have worked full time and other times just when needed, and I was/am able to come.
SJNSB annual conference held

SJNSB annual conference held

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SJNSB annual conference held

Linda Teahon
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
The Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway annual conference was held Saturday, Feb. 5 at the One Box in Broken Bow. Throughout the afternoon a vendor showcase was offered by a variety of vendors. Meetings were also held to offer assistance and ideas to byway members and guests.
L-r: Violet Stichka, Brogan Jewell, Danielle Peterson, Merick Lattin, Aurora Polt, Lori Folk holding Chasin McIntosh and Arthur Polt. Gerri Peterson

L-r: Violet Stichka, Brogan Jewell, Danielle Peterson, Merick Lattin, Aurora Polt, Lori Folk holding Chasin McIntosh and Arthur Polt. Gerri Peterson

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Pajama Day at Lots of Love Day Care

Lori Folk
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Pajamas to work? No, I don’t think so. But the kids at Lots of Love Day Care got to wear their favorite pajamas to day care for Valentine’s Day. They had a Valentine’s Day celebration that included Circle Time themed songs, making treat bags and also giving mom and dad special treats.
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