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An example of the new look on a residential utility bill.

An example of the new look on a residential utility bill.

New year, new look for Village of Mullen utility bills

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
by Gerri Peterson Village of Mullen residents got their first look at the new format for the utility bills last week.With the new look came some questions - what’s with all the electric rates, what does the +$15 box mean and did the rates go up?The new bill format now breaks the electric rates down...
Connie Broweleit came prepared for her blood donation with a Reader’s Digest! Gerri Peterson

Connie Broweleit came prepared for her blood donation with a Reader’s Digest! Gerri Peterson

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30 units collected at Mullen blood drive

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Nicole Hoffmann At the Mullen blood drive last Tuesday, Jan. 6, 30 units of blood were donated (including one power red donation), one unit short of the goal.Milestone donors were: Shelby Hardin - 8 gallons, Anna Baum - 5 gallons, Kyle Hegland - 2 gallons, Justin Wiens - 2 gallons, Josh Barnes - 1...
Nicole Hoffmann

Nicole Hoffmann

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Arts Center currently featuring artwork by Jennifer Rice

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Mullen Arts Center currently has an exhibit up by Mullen artist Jennifer Rice. Jennifer paints and draws images of the western life, including horses, cowboys and various landscapes. She is prolific in colored pencil, oil paint and watercolor.
The Mullen Girl Scouts are working on snack and meal badges and got to make their own fruit smoothies last Monday, Jan. 5. Pictured clockwise around the table from front center: Sadie Hoyt, Ella Walz, Danielle Peterson, Daryl Deibler, Ava Walz, Aislynn Connealy, Tatum Deibler, Finley Mundorf, Natalee Walker, Marki Finney, Nora Pohot, Anna Hessin, Kinley Crisp, Aurora Polt. Roxann Brown

The Mullen Girl Scouts are working on snack and meal badges and got to make their own fruit smoothies last Monday, Jan. 5. Pictured clockwise around the table from front center: Sadie Hoyt, Ella Walz, Danielle Peterson, Daryl Deibler, Ava Walz, Aislynn Connealy, Tatum Deibler, Finley Mundorf, Natalee Walker, Marki Finney, Nora Pohot, Anna Hessin, Kinley Crisp, Aurora Polt. Roxann Brown

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Mullen Girl Scouts make smoothies

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Mullen Girl Scouts make smoothies

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- - - Letter to Editor - - -

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Dear Editor, I think it is a very sad commentary that Americans actually celebrate the murder of a fellow citizen. I can’t believe how far our society has sunken to!Ted Bonesteel

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Private pesticide training dates set

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Nebraska Extension in the Central Sandhills Area will offer private pesticide applicator training for those whose Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) licenses expire in 2026. Renewal can be completed online at pested.unl.edu or at in-person sessions scheduled in Blaine, Grant, Hooker and Thomas counties.

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Webinars on invasive weeds, pests

Natalie Jones, Ianr
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Communications North Platte - Nebraska Extension will offer a six-part webinar series in February 2026 designed to equip ranchers, landowners and natural resource professionals with the latest research and management strategies for tackling invasive weeds, woody encroachment and pasture...
First newspaper to be read at Tayo Lake? We’re not sure, but it’s for sure the first time a copy of the Hooker County Tribune’s Vacationer Issue has been there! Photo by Colby Osborn of his wife Amanda and their dogs Dakota and Mica soaking in the views of the Wind River Range in Wyoming.

First newspaper to be read at Tayo Lake? We’re not sure, but it’s for sure the first time a copy of the Hooker County Tribune’s Vacationer Issue has been there! Photo by Colby Osborn of his wife Amanda and their dogs Dakota and Mica soaking in the views of the Wind River Range in Wyoming.

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The Vacationer

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Tribune went near and far last year!

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Prairie Doc: What midnight muscle cramps are telling you

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
by Patti Berg-Poppe You’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot. You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up, trying to stretch the muscle and waiting for the cramp to release. It passes after a minute or two, but the soreness often lingers.
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