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SBA relief still available for those affected by drought

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Washington - The U.S.Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Nebraska of the deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by drought.The disaster declarations cover the...

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 1:00 American Legion Auxiliary, Village meeting room MONDAY, JANUARY 12 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY,...

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Church Calendar

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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. High...

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Looking Back

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
1 YEAR AGO - 2025First measurable snow of the season at 5” Birth: Radley Steven to Luke and Rebekah Peters 5 YEARS AGO - 2021Birth: Kyla Reign to Tanner and Katie Crisp Obituaries: Alberta Kramer, Eunice Kramer 10 YEARS AGO - 2016 Obituary: Mildred Maire 25 YEARS AGO - 2001Obituaries: Norman...

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Workshop to address spread of cedar trees, control options

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
North Platte - A hands-on workshop will be held on Monday, Jan. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. CT at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center to help landowners and producers tackle the spread of cedar trees.Cedar trees are rapidly spreading across Nebraska’s grasslands, threatening valuable...

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Deadline for Baby Issue is Friday, Jan. 16

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
An annual favorite issue of the Tribune will be out soon!The Baby Issue will be Jan. 29. If you had a new addition to your family born in 2025, drop off, email or mail a photo of the new baby to tribune@nebnet.net or Hooker County Tribune, PO Box 125, Mullen, NE 69152.

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Nebraska Women in Ag Conference registration now open

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Lincoln - The 41st Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference will be held February 25-27, 2026, at the Younes Conference Center South, 416 Talmadge St., in Kearney.The event will kick off with a preconference session, “Leveraging Livestock Insurance for Stability and Success.”
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EMS Corner

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
by Barb Svoboda, EMS Co-Captain In 2026, Mullen EMS will be sharing monthly articles covering a variety of topics that we encounter in our day-today service to the community.These topics may include information on things such as road safety, medication lists and proper disposal, do not resuscitate...

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2025 baby photos are due by Friday, Jan. 16

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
An annual favorite issue of the Tribune will be out soon!The Baby Issue will be Jan. 29. If you had a new addition to your family born in 2025, drop off, email or mail a photo of the new baby to tribune@nebnet.net or Hooker County Tribune, PO Box 125, Mullen, NE 69152.

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Tax Strategies for Farms and Ranches

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Lincoln - The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program is pleased to announce the launch of a new online course, Tax Strategies for Farms and Ranches, available beginning Dec. 1.This is a self-paced course designed specifically for farmers and ranchers seeking to take control of their tax planning.
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