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Child Find screenings available

Local school districts in cooperation with ESU #16 are sponsoring an opportunity for parents of preschool children to participate in Child Find Screenings. This spring screening will be made available in each school district at the request of parents.
Nebraska newspapers launch public notice website

Nebraska newspapers launch public notice website

Nebraska newspapers launch public notice website

Lincoln - The Nebraska Press Association (NPA) has launched a new public website to provide greater public access and notification to the workings of all government entities and courts in Nebraska.
Vera-Grace Emilia, 9-5. Parents: Ben & Lauren Grummert. Grand: Jerry & Janice Grummert. Great: Mildred Szwanek.

Vera-Grace Emilia, 9-5. Parents: Ben & Lauren Grummert. Grand: Jerry & Janice Grummert. Great: Mildred Szwanek.

Featuring Your New Arrival in 2021

Thank you to all of the parents, grandparents and great-grandparents who submitted photos for the cutest Tribune issue of the year!
Nebraska Cattlemen Sandhills Affiliate President John Kraye (left) and Treasurer Kelly Kennedy at the registration table greeting those who braved the weather to make it to the 9th Annual NCSA Winter Ball. Terri Licking

Nebraska Cattlemen Sandhills Affiliate President John Kraye (left) and Treasurer Kelly Kennedy at the registration table greeting those who braved the weather to make it to the 9th Annual NCSA Winter Ball. Terri Licking

Cattlemen ring in 2022 with annual Winter Ball

Mullen – The Nebraska Cattlemen Sandhills Affiliate (NCSA) knows how to throw a party! They held their 9th Winter Ball on Dec. 31, 2021.

Record number of organs transplanted in 2021

Omaha - A record number of lives were saved in 2021 thanks to the generosity of organ donors. Last year, 273 organs were transplanted from 97 donors in Nebraska, providing the gifts of health, hope and time to recipients across the United States.

2022 fishing regulation changes

Lincoln - Anglers must be aware of fishing regulation changes that took effect Jan. 1, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
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14th Annual Polar Bear Tank Race March 4-5

Mullen - The Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway is excited to announce the upcoming 14th Annual Polar Bear Tank Race. After being canceled last year, this unique funfilled event will be held March 4-5, 2022, on the Middle Loup River north of Mullen.

Sandhills Calendar

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center MONDAY, JANUARY 24 7:00 EMT training meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 7:00 Hooker County Area Republican Party, Village of Mullen meeting room THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 7:00 Hooker County Historical Society,...

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.