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Lloyd Harding of Bridgeport came Friday night to visit Mick and Midge Harding for deer hunting and left Sunday.

The dangers of downed powerlines

Columbus – As winter approaches, Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) wants to remind people of the dangers of downed powerlines. Winter storms can bring a few different threats to powerlines including galloping, downed, and floating wires.
Mullen’s Weekly Weather Recap

Mullen’s Weekly Weather Recap

Mullen’s Weekly Weather Recap

Date Max Min Precip Nov. 8 77 34 0.00 Nov. 9 57 22 0.00 Nov. 10 55 24 0.02 Nov. 11 53 28 0.00 Nov. 12 46 17 0.00 Nov. 13 40 24 0.00 Nov. 14 64 36 Trace Weekly Total Precip = 0.02” *Observations and records from 2.5 miles south of Mullen

November featured 4-H project

“Citizenship is the chance to make a difference to the place where you belong.” - Charles Handy Citizenship is the relationship we foster between ourselves, our community, and country. Some would refer to this as patriotism as well.

Historical Society to meet Thursday

The Hooker County Historical Society met at the Old Hotel/Museum on Thursday, Oct. 28. Vice President Sue Bonesteel called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present were: Jennifer Peters, Charlie Jones, Frank Harding, Chuck Anders, Karen Happ, Ty Walker and Ted Bonesteel.

General Unit of United Methodist Women

The General Unit of the United Methodist Women met in the senior high room of the church on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 20 with five members present. Lenora Little was a visitor. President Sue Bonesteel opened the meeting with joys and concerns and she gave prayer.

Generational transition planning for ranchers

Time is a scarce commodity-especially for farmers and ranchers. Are you too busy to finish your estate and transition plan? What happens if your family’s farming or ranching operation is unable to transfer to the next generation? Now is the time to start your transition!
Veterans honored at Mullen Veterans Day program

Veterans honored at Mullen Veterans Day program

Veterans honored at Mullen Veterans Day program

At Mullen’s Veterans Day program last Thursday, Nov. 11, Frank Harding, American Legion Marcy Upton Post #109 Chaplain, shared history of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C., 100 years ago, and also that Mullen’s Marcy Upton Post #109 is 100 years old this year.

Food safety for cooking a turkey

Whether you are cooking your first turkey or are an experienced cook, it is important to follow these steps to learn how to plan, cook, serve, store and reheat turkey. PLAN. You need to determine what size of turkey to buy. It is recommended to allow 1 pound of turkey per person.