General Unit of United Methodist Women hold meeting

The General Unit of the United Methodist women met Wednesday afternoon, April 21 in the senior high room of the church with six members present. Leila Hicks became a member. President Sue gave devotions about the history of the hymn, “Trust and Obey.” Author John H.

Library Notes

New books that have recently arrived at the Hooker County Library: A Matter of Life and Death by Phillip Margolin Meant to Be by Jude Deveraux Win by Harlan Coben The Other Emily by Dean Koontz Double Jeopardy by Stuart Woods Eternal by Lisa Scottoline The Red Book by James Patterson No Way...

Food Safety Training for Cottage Food Producers

Nebraska Extension is offering an instructor facilitated, in-person Food Safety Training for all Cottage Food Producers in North Platte at the West Central Research & Extension Center on May 13, 2021 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Grazing reed canarygrass

If you have wetlands, creek bottoms, or just wet areas in pastures, you probably have some reed canarygrass. It is often the first perennial grass to green up in the spring. Reed canarygrass is a highproducing cool-season grass that thrives in wetter conditions in addition to well-drained soils.

2021 Nebraska Passport program has officially begun

Lincoln - Get ready to discover Nebraska’s beautiful scenery, eat delicious food, shop local and learn more of the state’s history, because the 2021 Nebraska Passport program officially begins on Saturday, May 1.

Take ‘em Fishing contest kicks off

Lincoln – Catching fish is fun and addicting. The more fish you catch, the more you want to keep fishing. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission encourages experienced anglers to share that feeling and introduce people to fishing in the third year of Take ’em Fishing.

Valedictorian - Brooke McCully

My name is Brooke Ashli McCully and I am the daughter of Brad and Traci McCully. I was born on Oct. 31, 2002, in North Platte, Nebraska. I have an older sister Brittni and a younger sister Brynne. I have attended Mullen Public Schools since I was in kindergarten.

The Emma & Evan Foundation provides infant burial gowns from donated items

The Emma & Evan Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides infant burial gowns (angel gowns) to hospitals, birthing centers, funeral homes and families that are in need across the United States.