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Join the Mullen Book Club’s next meeting on Sept. 17

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Mullen Book Club is currently reading “All Is Not Forgotten” by Wendy Walker to discuss on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6:00 p.m. on the lawn of the Hooker County Courthouse. Join us any month that works for you!Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.

Hooker County 4-Hers compete at Nebraska State Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
by Gerri PetersonSeven Hooker County 4-Hers currently have items on display in the 4-H Fieldhouse building at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island through Monday, Sept. 1. Maci Walz and Ella Walz also competed in the Fashion Show on Saturday, Aug. 23, with their results included below.

Sandhills Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 7:00 Fair Board, Village meeting room MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 98:30-12:00, 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse. No drivers test after 4:00.

Church Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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.

Looking Back

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
1 YEAR AGO - 202447 units donated at Mullen blood drive CPA Liza Simonson opens Ten Aught Accounting Engagement: Calli Groseth and Lane Edis Obituary: Betty Staal 5 YEARS AGO - 2020 Obituary: Vicky Hansen 10 YEARS AGO - 2015New MPS staff: Kris Forsen - MHS secretary, CeCe Coons - para25 YEARS AGO -...
Sandhills Physical Therapy’s Mullen office staff is pictured l-r: Nikki Gracey - physical therapist, Meg Seeley - physical therapist assistant and Lacie Hanks - front desk/tech. Gerri Peterson

Sandhills Physical Therapy’s Mullen office staff is pictured l-r: Nikki Gracey - physical therapist, Meg Seeley - physical therapist assistant and Lacie Hanks - front desk/tech. Gerri Peterson

Sandhills Physical Therapy is growing

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
by Gerri Peterson Exciting new changes are coming to Sandhills Physical Therapy.
This graphic from www.usps.com/service-standards/ for periodicals being mailed from 69152 shows the western half of Nebraska and parts of South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado and Kansas should be getting their Tribune in 4 days. But with Sundays not counting, that means 4 days could mean not until Monday. The rest of the nation - including the eastern half of Nebraska has an even longer service standard.

This graphic from www.usps.com/service-standards/ for periodicals being mailed from 69152 shows the western half of Nebraska and parts of South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado and Kansas should be getting their Tribune in 4 days. But with Sundays not counting, that means 4 days could mean not until Monday. The rest of the nation - including the eastern half of Nebraska has an even longer service standard.

Want your Tribune faster? Add an e-edition!

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
by Gerri Peterson Last week I watched a webinar that the National Newspaper Association did earlier this month discussing changes the U.S. Postal Service has made to its delivery network. The session discussed what we as periodicals can do to get the timeliest delivery possible to our subscribers.

Mobile Pantry to be here Sept. 3

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Food Bank for the Heartland will host a free Mobile Pantry in Mullen on Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., or until food runs out. The mobile pantry will take place at the Hooker County Fairgrounds, located at 36531 Fairgrounds Road.

‘This Old House Radio Hour’ debuts Sept. 7 on NE Public Media

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Lincoln - Nebraska Public Media listeners will soon find everything they love about the “This Old House” television series on radio.With incredible stories and expert advice about home improvement, DIY, craftsmanship and restoration, “This Old House Radio Hour’ airs Sundays, beginning Sept.
Red Cross staff member Zeke and Tawnee Jewell taught Tawn’s children Tripp and Brogan about blood donation as Tawn donated her 2nd gallon. Nicole Hoffmann

Red Cross staff member Zeke and Tawnee Jewell taught Tawn’s children Tripp and Brogan about blood donation as Tawn donated her 2nd gallon. Nicole Hoffmann

36 units donated at Mullen blood drive

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
by Nicole Hoffmann At the Mullen blood drive last Wednesday, Aug. 20, 36 units of blood were donated - one over their goal. It also included five power red donations.
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