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on the Tribune’s Facebook page to win this year’s Elf on the Shelf contest. The Peers family won a gift certificate to go bowling at Mullen’s Hondo Lanes, courtesy of the Tribune. Congratulations! Cooper and Bennett Peers’ elf, Fizz, received the most votes

on the Tribune’s Facebook page to win this year’s Elf on the Shelf contest. The Peers family won a gift certificate to go bowling at Mullen’s Hondo Lanes, courtesy of the Tribune. Congratulations! Cooper and Bennett Peers’ elf, Fizz, received the most votes

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Fizz wins Elf on the Shelf contest

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Cooper and Bennett Peers’ elf, Fizz, received the most votes on the Tribune’s Facebook page to win this year’s Elf on the Shelf contest. The Peers family won a gift certificate to go bowling at Mullen’s Hondo Lanes, courtesy of the Tribune. Congratulations!

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Tree removal to begin at Merritt Reservoir

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
A tree removal project beginning at Merritt Reservoir aims to restore prairie habitat in areas choked by undesirable trees.Revitalizing the grassland will benefit plant and animals and open spaces for hunting, fishing, birdwatching and hiking.Starting in mid-December, contractors hired by Nebraska...

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United Women in Faith hold November meeting

Lois Folk
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
United Women in Faith met Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 19 in the senior high room of the Methodist Church, with four members present.President Sue Bonesteel opened the meeting.
With clipboards in hand, elementary students search for specific items amongst the nativities last week. Roxann Brown

With clipboards in hand, elementary students search for specific items amongst the nativities last week. Roxann Brown

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390 nativities on display during Walkabout

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Editor’s note: New to the Christmas Walkabout offerings this year was the late Mabell Cox’s nativity set collection on display at the Assembly of God Church - all 390 of them!Earlier in the week, Mullen Elementary students visited the collection, with a scavenger hunt in hand with questions like,...
Wrenley Call wouldn’t even look at Santa, she just hid her face in mom Tara’s shirt, while sister Brystol was all smiles.

Wrenley Call wouldn’t even look at Santa, she just hid her face in mom Tara’s shirt, while sister Brystol was all smiles.

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Mullen Commercial Club holds annual Christmas Walkabout

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Mullen’s Christmas Walkabout was held last Friday, Dec. 12, with downtown businesses participating, Santa visiting and vendors and supper at the Hooker County Community Center.

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Court News

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Travis W. Eckroth, Flaser, N.D., 80/65, $75Mickey F. Pugh, Albion, Neb., 80/65, $125, no valid registration, $25Chane C. Coomes, Manderson, S.D., 100/65, $200Bradley J. Bolek, Hay Springs, Neb., 79/65, $75John P. Hayes, Omaha, Neb., 75/65, $75Jason J. Ritterbush, Gretna, Neb., 75/65, $75Ronald C....
Girl Scouts go Christmas caroling

Girl Scouts go Christmas caroling

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Girl Scouts go Christmas caroling

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The voices of the Girl Scouts singing Christmas carols brought smiles to the faces of both the recipients and the girls last Monday, Dec. 8! The weather was perfect for listening and sing ing.

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Library Notes

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
by Julie Pfeiffer, LibrarianNew books that have recently arrived at the Hooker County Library:A Ferry Merry Christmas by Debbie MacomberKing’s Ransom by Janet EvanovichNash Falls by David BaldacciThe Christmas Stranger by Richard Paul EvansFalse Witness by Phillip MargolinExit Strategy by Lee...

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Walkabout drawing winners

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Many businesses held drawings for the public last Friday during the Walkabout. Here are some of the lucky winners!Arnold Insurance: Cortney WrightHighway 2 Depot: Youth - Kayden Evans, Nick Gonzalez, Taylor Cash, Hadley Marsh, Violet Stichka, Finnegan Connealy, Trace Wright, Kinley Crisp.
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