A Land of the Free

As I sit here this early morning on the eve of our nation’s Veterans Day recognition, I have to ponder upon the words of what it means to be “A Land of the Free.

COVID-19 Halloween

With the Mullen Broncos often playing a volleyball or football playoff game on Halloween, bowls of candy sitting outside for trick-or-treaters have been common over the years. But this year with COVID-19 precautions, they were seen at many houses. Gerri Peterson

An update from Pioneer Memorial Rest Home

Pioneer Memorial Rest Home has been learning about and dealing with COVID-19 for almost eight months now. We have been very fortunate to remain COVID free within our resident population, and are currently in phase 2 of our reopening plan.

Mobile food pantry to be this Saturday

A drive through mobile food pantry will be in Mullen on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9-11 a.m. at the Hooker County Fairgrounds. Please stay in your vehicle and open your trunk. Everyone is welcome - no documentation needed. Call 402-331-1213 with any questions or Mullen Assembly of God at 308-546-2253.

Veterans Day program to be held

Mullen Public Schools will be hosting a Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Lariat. Masks will be required. There will be separate seating areas for the public and school students.

Deer check moves to online only

Lincoln - Because of COVID-19 concerns, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will not run check stations this firearm deer season. Instead, all deer will be checked in electronically via Telecheck.

‘Protecting the Last Grasslands: Winning Strategies for Woody Encroachment’

The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) is teaming up with Nebraska Extension, Nebraska Cattlemen and the Sandhills Task Force to bring the 2020 Traveling Road Show to four locations across Nebraska.

Virtual winter spotter classes offered this month

This year the National Weather Service Forecast Office in North Platte will offer virtual winter spotter classes to prepare for the winter weather season.

Applications open for Nebraska State Patrol Camp 65

Lincoln - The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is looking for the next class of recruits to join the ranks as Nebraska State Troopers. Applications are now open for NSP’s 65th Basic Recruit Camp.