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A recovering burn scar

A recovering burn scar

A recovering burn scar

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Chuck Anders of Mullen shared these photos with the Tribune, taken in about the same area mid-April and then mid-July of the burn scar in southern Hooker County along Highway 97. The area burned in a large fire on Feb. 25 and looked pretty bleak early this spring.
Sisters Bridget Barron and Catherine Sullivan stopped by the Lots of Love Day Care lemonade stand during fair week, where the offerings were not only traditional lemonade, but strawberry lemonade and baked goods as well. Gerri Peterson

Sisters Bridget Barron and Catherine Sullivan stopped by the Lots of Love Day Care lemonade stand during fair week, where the offerings were not only traditional lemonade, but strawberry lemonade and baked goods as well. Gerri Peterson

Lots of Love Day Care holds lemonade stand for toy bins

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
by Lori Freeze The children at Lots of Love Day Care held a lemonade stand on Thursday, July 31. Afterwards they had a field trip to the bank to deposit the money.The lemonade stand is a great way for the children to learn patience, confidence, gratitude and about our community.

NE Brand Committee fees

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Alliance - At its meeting in June, the Nebraska Brand Committee voted to increase some of the fees it charges for brand-related services.The fees being increased are:•Brand Inspection: From $1.00 per head to $1.10 per head, effective Sept. 1, 2025.

Returning to the Ranch workshop

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Returning to the Ranch, a workshop series for families who are in the process of transition planning and bringing family members back to the ranch or farm, will be held Sept 12 and 13 in North Platte, at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center, 402 W. State Farm Road.

Donate blood in Mullen next Wednesday

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Mullen - Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification.The community is invited to give back and help save lives by donating blood on Wednesday, Aug.
L-r: Maci Walz, Ella Walz, Teal Peterson, Ryann Walz and Ava Walz at the 4-H Style Revue. Gerri Peterson

L-r: Maci Walz, Ella Walz, Teal Peterson, Ryann Walz and Ava Walz at the 4-H Style Revue. Gerri Peterson

Maci Walz wins 4-H construction sewing machine

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
results submitted by CSA Extension OfficeThe Hooker County 4-Hers who sewed this year had their projects judged on Monday, July 28, where they also modeled for the judge. The public style revue was then held on Wednesday, July 30.
59 turtles race at Hooker County Fair

59 turtles race at Hooker County Fair

59 turtles race at Hooker County Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
There were 59 entries in the annual Turtle Races held Saturday, Aug. 2 during the Hooker County Fair.The following won their heat: Hayley Donohoe, Ellianna Hanks, Brynn Hanks, Sadie Hoyt, Graham Bester, Wrenley Call, Abigail Gonzalez, Henry Svoboda, Burke Mundorf and Jepson Boyer.
EMS holds appreciation barbecue

EMS holds appreciation barbecue

EMS holds appreciation barbecue

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Mullen EMS served the public supper last Thursday, July 31, to show their appreciation for all of the donations they received to purchase the new ambulance. The ambulance also has a lift that will allow the EMTs to not only load patients with less people, but can also lift up to 700 pounds.
When Sue Bonesteel (left) and Judy Ridenour got Bingos at the same time, they opted to split the $20 pot instead of playing “name that tune” to determine one winner. Also pictured are Bingo callers Ryan and Shelby Ridenour. Gerri Peterson

When Sue Bonesteel (left) and Judy Ridenour got Bingos at the same time, they opted to split the $20 pot instead of playing “name that tune” to determine one winner. Also pictured are Bingo callers Ryan and Shelby Ridenour. Gerri Peterson

Bingo sees record crowd

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
It was the biggest turnout yet for Bingo following the Lions Club taco feed last Wednesday, July 30 during the Hooker County Fair!Fifteen rounds of various games of Bingo were played, with the last round being blackout for the grand prize of $50.1. Regular Bingo - Arthur Polt, kid’s prize2.
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