Polar Bear Tank Race set for March 6-7

Mullen - The Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway is excited to announce the 18th Annual Polar Bear Tank Race, a one-of-a-kind winter tradition set for March 6–7, 2026, on the Middle Loup River north of Mullen.This fun-filled event challenges teams of at least four participants to race down the...

EMS Corner: Annual trainings in full swing

Mullen EMS is having a busy start to the year when it comes to training.

Sandhills Calendar

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 6:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board, Firehall MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:00 EMT business meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY,...

Church Calendar

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass.ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCHAdult 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.MULLEN METHODIST CHURCH11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.Jr. High...

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2025Lady Broncos are MNAC champions Obituaries: Patricia Furrow, Sherri O’Brien, Eugene McIntosh 5 YEARS AGO - 2021Engagement: Madilyn Daly and Bailey Kraemer 10 YEARS AGO - 2016 Obituary: Laura McBride 25 YEARS AGO - 2001Marriage: Mindy Hampton and Andy Wright Obituaries: Alvo...

Baby Issue addition

Knox Hayes, 3-23. Parents: Tucker & Allie Bedford. Grand: Pete & Holly Nold, Al & Dolly Bedford. Great: Pete & Myrna Boyer, Margie Lovik. This baby snuck his way into the wrong folder, causing the publisher to miss him last week, I apologize!

Letters to Editor

Dear Editor, Well, our Village board is at it again. On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, I received a phone call, “They are stealing your car.” Yes they did steal my 1972 LTD. The plates on it are good till March 2026, and yes it will run. I drove it in its parking spot four times before I made it stay.