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Mullen native loves being back

Mullen native loves being back

Mullen native loves being back

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
by Kassidy Cheever, MHS freshman Rosemary Tracy was born in Mullen, and then later she moved to North Platte in 1969, where she met Edward Cheever. They married and had two kids, Tressa and Tim. Tressa was born in 1971, and Tim was born in 1975.Rosemary was all over the midwest.
Gary & Glenda Phipps work side by side for 38 years

Gary & Glenda Phipps work side by side for 38 years

Gary & Glenda Phipps work side by side for 38 years

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
by Kaisley Phipps, MHS freshman In 1986, Glenda met Gary at the Sutherland rodeo dance, an event that would forever change their lives. After nine months of dating, they tied the knot on April 4, 1987.
Dane Peterson donating blood last Wednesday. Gerri Peterson

Dane Peterson donating blood last Wednesday. Gerri Peterson

33 units donated at blood drive

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
by Nicole Hoffmann Thirty-three units of blood were donated at the Mullen blood drive, including two power red donations, last Wednesday, Oct. 22, meeting the drive’s goal.Congratulations to the following milestone donors: Doug Finney - 8 gallons, Ben Hart - 2 gallons and Trisha Vest - 1 gallon.

Free mobile food pantry next week

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Food Bank for the Heartland will host a free Mobile Pantry in Mullen, Nebraska, on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., or until food runs out. The mobile pantry will take place at the Hooker County Fairgrounds, located at 36531 Fairgrounds Road.
Mullen landmark of old elevator is no more

Mullen landmark of old elevator is no more

Mullen landmark of old elevator is no more

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
by Gerri Peterson A project years in the making is closer to completion after the old elevator east of main street was completely torn down Sunday, Oct. 26.
Sisters Kathy Tuton (left) and Joan Carr (right). Gerri Peterson

Sisters Kathy Tuton (left) and Joan Carr (right). Gerri Peterson

Sisters have spent their adult years in Mullen

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
by Gerri Peterson Two sisters not only ended up spending their adult lives in Mullen, but are also both still living in their own homes at ages 94 and 91.Kathryn Tuton and Joan Carr are North Platte natives, two of the six kids in the Land family.
NIRMA Board of Directors member and Morrill County Clerk Kathy Brandt (left), presents a dividend check to Hooker County Sheriff Todd Yost at the program’s annual membership meeting in Kearney on Oct. 24.

NIRMA Board of Directors member and Morrill County Clerk Kathy Brandt (left), presents a dividend check to Hooker County Sheriff Todd Yost at the program’s annual membership meeting in Kearney on Oct. 24.

Hooker County earns dividend from NIRMA program

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Lincoln - Hooker County has received a $951 dividend check through its participation in the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA) pooling program.
Now taking Saturation Issue submissions!

Now taking Saturation Issue submissions!

Now taking Saturation Issue submissions!

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
It’s already time to start thinking about the Tribune’s annual Christmas Saturation Issue!!This issue goes out free of charge to all the households in the Mullen, Tryon, Seneca, Thedford, Whitman and Hyannis areas, in addition to the regular subscribers almost 2,000 households!
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