Windmill donated to Western Nebraska Bank

Thedford - Western Nebraska Bank opened its new location at 39363 Hwy 2, Thedford, Nebraska, in January 2021. During the open house, Ann Warren and her husband Rod who ranch northeast of Thedford, offered to donate a windmill and stock tank for the bank yard.

WellPower Movement challenge begins Oct. 11

Omaha – All Nebraskans are invited to participate in a fall web-based challenge that offers virtual badges and actual prizes for achieving and logging healthy activities, both physical and mental. The WellPower Movement Fall Activity Challenge, which begins Oct.

Terry Vinton Memorial Sandhills Fly-In Breakfast held

The 7th annual Sandhills Fly-In was held on Saturday, Sept. 25 in Terry Vinton’s memory at the Dismal River Airstrip south of Mullen. Twenty-two airplanes flew in and many community members were present to see the planes and enjoy the breakfast. Clay Bixby Imagery

Hooker County Historical Society meets

The Hooker County Historical Society held their annual Budget Hearing at the Old Hotel/Museum on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Members present were Ted Bonesteel, Sue Bonesteel, Kathy Tuton, Charlie Jones, Ken Clark and Peggy Marsh. President Clark called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.

Aviation Art Contest now open for ages 6 through 17

Lincoln – Have you ever drawn a picture of an airplane, helicopter or hot air balloon and added some extra details? Maybe you mixed and matched, combining the best features of different types of aircraft to create something unique. What is your perfect aircraft? What would power it through the sky?

Sandhills Calendar

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

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.