Hooker County Fair: “What Goes Down in a Small Town”

United Methodist Women hold meeting

The General Unit of the United Methodist Women met on Wednesday afternoon, July 21 in the senior high room of the church with eight members present. President Sue Bonesteel opened the meeting. Joys and concerns were given. The theme song was sung, scripture of Psalms 91:2 and purpose were given.

Mullen Book Club’s next book pick

The Mullen Book Club will be discussing “And The Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini next. They will meet Wednesday, Aug. 18 (they meet the third Wednesday of every month) at 6:00 p.m. at the library - outside if the weather cooperates, in the basement if not.

NDE releases second draft of Health Education Standards

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) released the second draft of the Nebraska Health Education Standards and is seeking input from the public. The information collected will be used as part of the standards review and revision process.

Sandhills Calendar

MONDAY, AUGUST 9 7:45 a.m. Hospital District Board, PMRH upstairs break room WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 6:30 Lions Club, Hooker County Library basement 7:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board, Firehall THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center FRIDAY, AUGUST...

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.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2020 Engagement: Cortney Bullington and Bradley Wright 13 attend Kindergarten Roundup 5 YEARS AGO - 2016 “Fair, Fun & Games” Hooker County Fair held Birth: Anna Elizabeth to Jim and Crystal Hessin 10 YEARS AGO - 2011 “Made in America” Hooker County Fair held New Arrival: Ezra...

Mullen News

Kenny Bader enjoyed participating in the Hooker Motor Club Rumble in the Hills Auto Show at the Fairgrounds Thursday. Sharilyn Bader met her brother Rick Hatheway from Pierre, South Dakota, at Mission, South Dakota, Friday and had a good visit.

South Cherry

Bob Marsh went to Kearney Tuesday. Peggy attended the Republican Party area meeting at the Village Meeting Room Tuesday. Bob and Peggy Marsh attended the Days of ‘76 Rodeo at Deadwood, South Dakota, Wednesday night. They also got to see one of the parades.

Letter to Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to thank you for the $100 I won in the Poker Run. This is the first year I did the Shop Local Poker Run and figured I do shop local in Mullen, so why not try this. It was fun drawing cards at different businesses.