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Donate blood in Mullen on Wednesday, Oct. 22

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Mullen - Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need.Once a donor has made the commitment to give blood, it is important to take a few simple steps to prepare and help ensure a good donation experience.
Father Vijay now serving Sandhills

Father Vijay now serving Sandhills

Father Vijay now serving Sandhills

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
by Gerri PetersonIntroducing Father Vijay, serving the Sandhills Catholic community of Mullen, Thedford and Hyannis. Father Vijay was interviewed over email.What is your full name?  Vijaya Prabhakar Madanu in my native Telugu.
The Hooker County Community Foundation board members surround Shirley Sweet who won the top prize of $5,000 at the annual raffle fundraiser last Saturday, Oct. 4. Pictured back, l-r: Gerri Peterson, Yvonne Andrews, Kirk Jacobs, Casey Phillips, Larry Ridenour, Scott Jones. Front: Mary Lou Harding, Stacy Kraye, Kara Connealy, Barb Svoboda, Ron Boyer. Board members not present were George Vinton and Addie Lovitt. Arla Kvanvig

The Hooker County Community Foundation board members surround Shirley Sweet who won the top prize of $5,000 at the annual raffle fundraiser last Saturday, Oct. 4. Pictured back, l-r: Gerri Peterson, Yvonne Andrews, Kirk Jacobs, Casey Phillips, Larry Ridenour, Scott Jones. Front: Mary Lou Harding, Stacy Kraye, Kara Connealy, Barb Svoboda, Ron Boyer. Board members not present were George Vinton and Addie Lovitt. Arla Kvanvig

Shirley Sweet wins $5,000 in HCCF annual raffle

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
by Gerri Peterson The 9th annual Hooker County Community Foundation Raffle was held last Saturday night, Oct. 4 at the Hooker County Community Center.Proceeds from the event benefit the community center.
California antique store find

California antique store find

California antique store find

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Gary Folk of Cloverdale, California, found this license plate in an antique store in Hopland, California, a little town about 15 miles north of he and his wife Janet’s home.
Mullen EMS has mass casualty incident training

Mullen EMS has mass casualty incident training

Mullen EMS has mass casualty incident training

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The Mullen EMS had a MCI (mass casualty incident) training last Saturday morn ing, Oct. 4, with a mock school bus and suburban accident. It was a full scale event, with multiple agen cies including fire, EMS, sheriff, state patrol and LifeNet.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
by Gerri Peterson For 40 years, October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month has helped raise awareness of breast cancer across the nation. And according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer death rates in the United States have dropped by 44% since 1989.Dr.

Mullen Book Club to meet next October 15

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Mullen Book Club will meet next on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mullen Arts Center to discuss, “Five Presidents: My Extraordinary Journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford” by Clint Hill.

Festival of Love set for Sunday, Oct. 12

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Festival of Love is being held at the Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.At 11:00 a.m. our bo oths will open with baked go ods and crafts. And then, of course, comes our typically delicious smothered steak dinner (free will offering).
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