Annual Star Party August 1-6 at Merritt

Lincoln – Take advantage of Merritt Reservoir’s dark skies and take in the wonders of the night sky during the 28th annual Nebraska Star Party on Aug. 1-6 at the Cherry County state recreation area.

Faith Miller to model at State Fair 4-H Fashion Show

The Hooker County 4-H Style Revue was held Friday, July 23 at the Hooker County Community Center. Faith Miller was selected to compete at the State Fair 4-H Fashion Show, receiving a purple on her Steam 2 dress. She also received a blue for modeling Beyond the Needle rodeo shirt.

Hooker County Historical Society to meet this Thursday

6-24-21 Present: Charlie Jones, Catherine Sullivan, Ted and Sue Bonesteel, Ken Clark, Jennifer Peters. Ken called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A letter from Neal Oil about inspecting gas lines in the museum was discussed.

Adrian Smith to host mobile office in Mullen

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will meet with Third District constituents during a mobile office on Tuesday, Aug. 3 in Mullen, Nebraska.

Sandhills Calendar

THURSDAY, JULY 29 7:00 Hooker County Historical Society, Old Hotel TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall MONDAY, AUGUST 9 7:45 a.m.

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.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2020 Mullen’s Virtual National FCCLA STAR participants all receive gold medals and place in the top 10 - Samuel Coble: 2nd, Ashlyn Simonson: 4th, Lindey Coble: 6th, Callie Coble and Jordyn Mc-Dowell: 7th, Taylor Svoboda: 9th 5 YEARS AGO - 2016 Hooker County Fair royalty: Butch...

Mullen News

Sharilyn Bader went to Valentine Wednesday for a doctor appointment. Amy Simonson of Purdum brought little Carver and came to visit June Morris early Friday morning. They had lunch together and had a nice visit.

South Cherry

Dean Marsh of rural Kearney came to the Bob Marshes Wednesday morning to do some haying and went home Thursday morning. Bob Marsh attended graveside services for Dean Andersen at Seneca Wednesday afternoon. Peggy Marsh stopped by Dorothy James’ Saturday afternoon.

Vicky Earl wins Shop Local Poker Run

During the month of July, the Tribune sponsored a Shop Local Poker Run for a chance to win $100 cash. Players had to spend at least $10 at participating Mullen businesses to get a card. Poker hands had to have one card from five different businesses. Vicky Earl’s two pairs won the $100.