Mullen News

Tom Hoatson of Hyannis was a visitor at his mother, Charlotte Hoatson’s Sunday for Mother’s Day. Carla Crawford of Chadron came down Saturday to visit her mother June Morris. She stayed overnight and spent the day Sunday with her for Mother’s Day.

South Cherry

Bob and Peggy Marsh attended the Mullen Elementary track meet last Monday afternoon. Dean Marsh of rural Kearney had lunch at the Bob Marsh’s Tuesday. Peggy went to the Elm Creek track meet Friday to watch Jenna Marsh participate. She got to visit with Dean and Jennifer while there.

South Hooker

Steve and Nancy Labbe of Hudson, Colorado, spent the weekend with Larry and Georgann French. They all attended high school graduation for Josey French Saturday.

Court News

Lynne M. Lingo, Bertram, Texas, 75/65, $25 Timothy L. Topil, Lincoln, Neb., 75/65, $25 Bryan W. Miller, Mullen, Neb., overload front seat/obstruct driver, $50, fail to use child passenger restraint, $25 Drew M. Clanton, Lincoln, Neb., 75/65, $25 Edgar A. Paz, Beersheba Springs, Tenn., 84/65,...

Remember...

Don’t forget that Highway 97 south of Mullen will be closed from May 17 to June 6 as the Dismal River bridge is redone. To get to North Platte from Mullen, the route will be 20 miles further and about 15 minutes longer by taking Highway 2 to Thedford and then Highway 83 south.

New online resource for fish ID

Lincoln - A new online guide will help Nebraska anglers correctly identify the fish on the other end of their line. Fish Key: A Guide to the Most Commonly Caught Fish in Nebraska is available at OutdoorNebraska.org/fishidentification.

Graduation held for Mullen High School’s class of 2021

The 11 seniors of Mullen High School walked across the stage to receive their diplomas at the Lariat last Saturday, May 8. In his welcome, Superintendent Chris Kuncl quoted Mother Teresa - “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”