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Totes, t-shirts, towels and masks - just a sampling of what Riley Hegland can tie-dye. Gerri Peterson

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6th grader Riley Hegland will tie-dye anything cotton

Gerri Peterson

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

It started as a 4-H project for the Hooker County Fair three years ago. Riley Hegland’s grandma wanted to try tie-dye. So together they made some shirts and Riley entered one of them in the fair. Fast forward to the spring of 2020 with everyone stuck at home thanks to COVID-19.

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Santa here Dec. 10

News Staff

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Due to the ever changing COVID-19 restrictions and the many businesses that have backed out this year, the Mullen Commercial Club has decided to cancel the annual Walk-About, normally held the second Thursday of December. Santa will still be making a visit that Thursday, Dec.

Mullen Public Schools holds Veterans Day program

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Mullen Public Schools holds Veterans Day program

News Staff

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Gerri Peterson A Veterans Day program was held at the Lariat in Mullen last Wednesday, Nov. 11. Although many people didn’t attend due to COVID-19, including the American Legion Color Guard, the program was held as normally as possible and streamed online also.

This is the chart that the Governor’s office released last Friday for the state’s coronavirus response.

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The ever-changing world of COVID-19

Gerri Peterson

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

As of press time on Tuesday, Nov. 17, the West Central District Health Department Dashboard was reporting 23 active cases of COVID-19 for Hooker County.

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Letter to Editor

News Staff

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Dear Editor, Dismal River Club, John Howell and Brian Killion have had inquiries in relation to their association with Sandhills Beef Company over the last year. Neither Dismal River Club, John Howell or Brian Killion have any working business relationship with Sandhills Beef Company.

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It’s up to us to invite young Nebraskans home

News Staff

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Every year, hundreds of high school seniors across Greater Nebraska earn their diplomas and venture out into the world beyond the city limits. They seek education in distant locales, employment in larger communities, and a place to call their own. It’s a persistent and insistent narrative.

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4-H enrollment is now open

News Staff

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Youth interested in joining or re-enrolling in Nebraska 4-H may now do so! 4-H enrollment started on Oct. 15 for the 2020-21 membership year. Youth who are of age 5-7 may enroll as a Clover Kid, and youth age 8-18 prior to Jan. 1, 2021, may join. Families and youth may register at ne.4honline.

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Take ‘em Hunting challenge

News Staff

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Lincoln - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, along with AKRS Equipment Solutions, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, and the National Wild Turkey Federation, has launched its second annual Take ’em Hunting challenge to hunters starting Sept. 1.

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Hooker County election results

News Staff

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Hooker County saw a 79% voter turnout for the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 - 182 early voters and 264 at the polls. This was the highest voter turnout Hooker County has seen in recent history. President and Vice President - vote for 1 Donald J. Trump/Michael R. Pence - 375 Joseph R.

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New statewide Directed Health Measures as of Wednesday

Gerri Peterson

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

As of press time on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Hooker County’s COVID-19 case count had increased to 27 - with 14 active cases. Last week at this time we were at 24 total cases and 11 active. However, the West Central District Health Department’s Dashboard had not been updated since Friday, Nov.

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