Registration open for Grazing School near Anselmo

The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) will host a three-day, field-based Grazing School July 28-30 at the McGinn Ranch near Anselmo, Nebraska.

Devotions by Geneva: Remembering a friend

Editor’s note: Geneva Connell of Tryon has been writing devotions for several years. She has published a book called, “From My Pen to Your Heart.”by Geneva Connell Did a light go out today? Or just move to the other side?Is it flickering and fluttering Or like a lighthouse beam to guide.

NSWCP funding available

by Connie Knoll, ULNRD The Soil and Water Conservation Fund was created in 1977 to provide financial assistance to private landowners for installation of soil and water conservation practices. Various conservation practices are eligible for cost-share assistance.

June call log for Mullen Volunteer Fire Department

June 14: MM 64 on Hwy 97, accident - command truck, rescue vehicle, 1 grass rig June 30: Crawford/Harris Fire, mutual aid - 1 grass rig June 30: Heritage Road, grass fire - 3 grass rigs

Nebraska photographer rides bike from Texas to Canada for the cranes

by Lori Potter, Flatwater Free Press Mike Forsberg thought he knew the Great Plains. The renowned conservation photographer felt a familiarity with the land, having dedicated decades to documenting the fragile ecosystem.

It’s time to prepare your fair entries!

by Gerri Peterson The Hooker County Fair kicks off in just two weeks, so now is the time to start preparing your entries!The fair board (Hooker County Agricultural Society) encourages you to enter items for public display in the exhibit building on Thursday, July 30.

Prairie Doc: Dementia and home safety - tips for caregivers

by Ranelle Nissen, Ph.D., OTR/L and Allison Naber, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L Caregivers of people with dementia are often tasked with keeping their loved ones safe at home.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2025Obituary: Casey Henderson 5 YEARS AGO - 2021Obituaries: Kent and Karon Harvey, Sharon Freeman 10 YEARS AGO - 201627 kids attend Summer Reading Program 25 YEARS AGO - 2001New Arrivals: Alysen Grace to Shane and Kristi Daniels, Ty Michael to Mike and Arla Kvanvig Obituary: Nels...

Sandhills Calendar

THURSDAY, JULY 9 5:30 Commercial Club, Mullen Golf Course MONDAY, JULY 13 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, JULY 148:30-12:00, 12:45-4:30 Drivers Examiner, Hooker County Courthouse6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY, JULY 156:00 Mullen Book Club,...