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Cornhusker State Games virtual Torch Run

Lincoln - The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) has announced that the Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Torch Run will again be conducted virtually but with an expanded timeframe to allow more participation.

Beef Issue deadline is next Friday!

It’s that time of year! The deadline for the Beef Issue, which will be published Thursday, May 20, is FRIDAY, MAY 7. Anyone who has a story (or story idea) and/or beef photo of anything related to ranching is encouraged to submit it to the Tribune!

Get ready to home preserve

Thinking about home preserving food this summer, start planning and preparing now! Register for a FREE online ZOOM program offered by Nebraska Extension. What equipment will you What equipment will you need? Begin checking your equipment and supplies.
Nebraska designated as a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary State

Nebraska designated as a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary State

Nebraska designated as a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary State’

Lincoln – On April 14, 2021, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he had signed a proclamation designating Nebraska as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary State.” The proclamation is symbolic, and reaffirms Nebraska’s support for the right to bear arms. “The White House and U.S.

April is National Donate Life Month

Omaha - Celebrated each April, Donate Life Month is a national observance dedicated to sharing the importance of registering to be an organ, tissue and eye donor, honoring deceased and living donors and recognizing the lifesaving and healing gift of transplantation.

Sandhills Calendar

MONDAY, APRIL 26 7:00 EMT training meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, APRIL 27 8:30-12 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse THURSDAY, APRIL 29 7:00 Hooker County Historical Society, Old Hotel TUESDAY, MAY 4 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall WEDNESDAY,...

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 Hooker County Courthouse now has a permanent collection box 5 YEARS AGO - 2016 Justin McBride inducted into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame 10 YEARS AGO - 2011 Girls win, boys place second at Wallace Track Invite 25 YEARS AGO - 1996 Sara Marks and LeeAnn Johnson earn Girl Scout...

COVID-19 vaccination clinic to be in Mullen Thursday

West Central District Health Department will be in Mullen this Thursday, April 22 administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Hooker County Community Center from 9:30-11:30 a.m. MT for anyone ages 18 and older. Register for the vaccine at vaccinate.ne.gov or in person on Thursday.

South Cherry

The Bob Marshes went to Valentine Wednesday. Butch Marsh joined them at Runza for lunch. Hadley and Kyler Marsh spent Friday at the Bob Marsh’s. Bob and Peggy went to a horse sale meeting at Broken Bow Sunday afternoon.