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Historical Society to meet next Aug. 25

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
by Jennifer Peters 6-27-25 President Chuck Anders called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.June minutes were read by Jennifer Peters and approved as read.Treasurer report read by Jennifer Peters, report approved as read.Thanks to Chuck Anders, Karen Happ and...

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Mullen Book Club discussing ‘The Dollhouse’ Aug. 20

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The Mullen Book Club will meet next on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 6:00 p.m. on the Hooker County Courthouse lawn. Bring a lawn chair and come discuss “The Dollhouse” by Fiona Davis.Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.

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Nebraska Public Media tells John Cook’s story

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Lincoln - Set against the cinematic backdrop of the Wyoming ranch where former Nebraska Volleyball Coach John Cook is living a new adventure, a Nebraska Public Media Sports crew captured an exclusive interview and images for “The Last Ride with John Cook,” premiering Sunday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. CT...
Maple Park Dental Associates’ staff in the Mullen office are pictured last Tuesday, July 22, l-r: Teresa Creasman, Connie Frye, Dr. Adam Mackley, Emma Vasquez and Denise Hoyt. Gerri Peterson

Maple Park Dental Associates’ staff in the Mullen office are pictured last Tuesday, July 22, l-r: Teresa Creasman, Connie Frye, Dr. Adam Mackley, Emma Vasquez and Denise Hoyt. Gerri Peterson

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Mullen welcomes Maple Park Dental Associates

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
by Gerri Peterson After 11 years in Mullen, Sandhills Family Dental’s last day here was June 24.
Jais and Jed Connealy with their newborn son Teddy who was born on Highway 2 in the Litchfield ambulance. courtesy photo

Jais and Jed Connealy with their newborn son Teddy who was born on Highway 2 in the Litchfield ambulance. courtesy photo

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Newest Connealy baby scheduled his own delivery!

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Editor’s note: Reprinted with permission from Rural Radio Network.by RRN Staff July 15 - When you’re a rancher in Nebraska, life rarely sticks to a schedule, even when it’s time for a newborn baby.Jed and Jais Connealy of Connealy Angus near Whitman, Nebraska, were planning for a routine delivery...
Public invited to free meal July 31

Public invited to free meal July 31

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Public invited to free meal July 31

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The public is invited to a community appreciation barbecue provided by the Mullen EMS during the Hooker County Fair on Thursday, July 31 at the Hooker County Community Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come check out the long-awaited brand new ambulance and enjoy a meal, courtesy of the EMS, thanking the...
A tornado that hit Aaron and Liza Simonson’s place last Tuesday demolished their tarp building. Liza Simonson

A tornado that hit Aaron and Liza Simonson’s place last Tuesday demolished their tarp building. Liza Simonson

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Tornado touches down 7 miles north of Mullen

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
by Gerri Peterson Several Mullen area residents saw the tornado that occurred seven miles north of Mullen last Tuesday afternoon, July 15.The National Weather Service’s overview of the event stated, “Supercell thunderstorms developed along an advancing cold front during the afternoon hours on July...
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