26 units donated at January blood drive, donate next March 12

The American Red Cross was in Mullen last Wednesday, Jan. 8 for a blood drive, where 26 units of blood were donated, including 1 power red. They were 5 units short of their goal, but appreciate everyone who came in the frigid weather.

Nebraska Sandhills only U.S. location to receive prestigious recognition

Lincoln - The Nebraska Sandhills have earned a remarkable spot as one of Atlas Obscura’s “Five Best Places Our Readers Want to Go in 2025,” marking it as the only location in the U.S. or North America to receive this prestigious recognition.

Share your love story to win

Calling all romantics!Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, so it’s time for the Tribune’s 10th annual Valentine’s Day Contest!How did you and your significant other meet? How long have you been/did you date?What was your first date like?How did you get engaged?How long have you been married?

Mullen News

Drew Folk came to Lois Folk’s from Haxtun, Colorado, on Dec. 23 and she went back with him on the 24th. Drew, Stephanie and Lois spent Christmas Day with Clayton Gall at Pueblo and had the burrito dinner meal served at the boarding home.

Sandhills Calendar

MONDAY, JANUARY 20 7:00 EMT business meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen training, Firehall MONDAY, JANUARY 27 7:00 EMT training meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, JANUARY 288:30-12:00, 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse.

Last call for Baby Issue photos!

An annual favorite issue of the Tribune will be out soon!The Baby Issue will be Jan.30. If you had a new addition to your family born in 2024, 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.

The Vacationer

The Tribune went near and far last year!This is an annual issue, so don’t forget to continue taking your Tribune with you wherever 2025 takes you!Submissions are not limited to one - leave the Tribune on your packing list and submit photos year round to tribune@nebnet.

Sandhills Calendar

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 1:00 American Legion Auxiliary, Village meeting room MONDAY, JANUARY 13 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY,...