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Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for the annual Christmas/Winter Photo Contest. Congratulations to Melissa (Phillips) Shepherd who won a free year subscription to the Tribune with this throwback entry. “This is my absolute favorite Christmas picture of our girls. Taken in 2010, left to right: Christina 3, Allison 1, Cassandra 7. They are now 18, 16 and 22.”

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Shepherd wins photo contest

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Shepherd wins photo contest

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Private pesticide training dates

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Nebraska Extension will offer private pesticide applicator training for those whose Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) licenses expire in 2026. Renewal can be completed online starting Jan. 1 at pested.unl.edu or at in-person sessions scheduled in Blaine, Grant, Hooker, and Thomas counties.

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16:00 American Legion Marcy Upton Post, #109, Red’s Cafe7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28:30-12:00, 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse.

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Church Calendar

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Tuesday, November 25, 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.

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Looking Back

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

1 YEAR AGO - 2024 Obituary: Kathleen Keller 5 YEARS AGO - 2020Engagement: Kasey Brown and Anthony Norder Obituary: Archie Crisp 10 YEARS AGO - 2015Junior high wins own wrestling meet 25 YEARS AGO - 2000Melissa Phillips and Stephanie Wright receive Girl Scout Gold Award New Arrivals: Lauren...

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Irrigation meeting

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

North Platte - Nebraska Extension will host an irrigation meeting in collaboration with Nebraska Master Irrigator on Dec. 5 at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte.The meeting will explore water conservation in irrigated cropping systems and the potential for...

Just part of the offerings at the Mullen Food Pantry. Gerri Peterson

Mullen Food Pantry donation tips

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

by Gerri Peterson The holiday season oftentimes coincides with the largest donations to the Mullen Food Pantry.Located in the basement of the Assembly of God Church, the food pantry originated in the Hooker County Courthouse over 25 years ago.If you or someone you know needs to utilize the food...

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- - - Letter to Editor - - -

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Dear Editor, I’m writing this letter as a resident of Mullen and am concerned about what happens at our drop off site.We have one of the best recycling and trash hauling facilities in the western part of the state.

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Nebraska Holiday Passport stops

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Lincoln - Visit Nebraska is thrilled to announce the 24 Nebraska Holiday Passport stops for 2025.The fourth year of the Holiday Passport will have a few upgrades.

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Devotions with Geneva: Through eyes of love

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Editor’s note: Geneva Connell of Tryon has been writing devotions for the past several years. She has published a book called, “From My Pen to Your Heart.”by Geneva Connell, 7-4-25 Not long ago, my husband said to me, “You are as beautiful as you were the day I first saw you.”

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