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Online storm spotter training available

If you are interested in storm spotter training, an online training is available at https://www.meted.ucar. edu/education_training/lesson/ 816.The “SKYWARN Spotter Convective Basics” module will guide users to a basic understanding of convective storms.

Easter Egg Hunt set for next Wednesday

The Mullen Commercial Club and MHS National Honor Society will sponsor their annual Easter Egg Hunt for chilby dren through preschool aged next Wednesday, March 16 at 11 a.m. in front of the Hooker County Courthouse.

Our Sandhill miracle

 It’s been a dry windy spring.A fire started 7 miles north.A hard north wind. The fire headed straight for us. Jim took off with the fire rig.I called a few neighbors.Was told I needed to get out.Grabbed a couple things. The dogs and I headed to the top of the hill southeast. Pulled off the road.

Sandhills Calendar

MONDAY, APRIL 7 7:00 American Legion Marcy Upton Post, #109, Red’s Cafe TUESDAY, APRIL 8 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage THURSDAY, APRIL 10 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center FRIDAY, APRIL 11 1:00 American Legion Auxiliary, Village meeting room MONDAY, APRIL 14 5:00...

Improvements at Merritt Reservoir

Visitors to state park areas in north-central Nebraska will find enhanced day-use and camping amenities. Projects in the works or completed will appeal to an array of park users.Among those improvements and projects is at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2024 Obituary: Frank Harding 5 YEARS AGO - 2020 Obituary: Carol Koslofsky 10 YEARS AGO - 2015Jodi Jacobs opens The Nebraska Pantry Cafe and Coffee House Engagement: Nicki Evans and Steven Bailey, Jr.Obituary: Donna Sevier 25 YEARS AGO - 2000 Obituary: Jess Gorsuch

Church Calendar

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.