Winning Americanism essays read on Memorial Day

Several grades of Mullen students competed in the American Legion Auxiliary’s Americanism essay contest with the topic of: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and the Veterans who Fought for our Freedom.

Managing trees during drought

submitted by the Upper Loup NRD As a landowner, it’s important to recognize how drought affects your trees. Drought can significantly stress trees, particularly as they grow and absorb moisture from the soil. Insufficient rainfall and high temperatures can greatly inhibit growth and stress trees.

Mullen Book Club to meet next June 17

The Mullen Book Club is reading “Ghost Boy” by Martin Pistorius this month to discuss at their next meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 6:00 p.m. on the Hooker County Courthouse lawn. Bring a lawn chair and join the discussion.Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.

Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species

For many Nebraskans, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and the start of the boating and water recreation season. However, one troublesome invertebrate has the potential to disrupt summer fun: the zebra mussel.

Flags fly at Cedarview Cemetery for Memorial Day

The flags flying at Cedar view Cemetery in Mullen over Memorial Day weekend were beautiful at anytime of day. Every flag flown was once on a veteran’s casket, with the name of the veteran sewn onto the seam of the flag.

Cedarview Cemetery Clean-up

Mullen’s Cedarview Cemetery was buzzing was activity last Sunday afternoon, May 17.Around 30 community members of all ages participated in the annual clean-up organized by the Mullen Commercial Club and MHS National Honor Society students.

Free Mobile Food Pantry to be in Mullen June 3

Food Bank for the Heartland will host a free Mobile Pantry in Mullen, Nebraska, on Wednesday, June 3 from 3:30 p.m. until supplies last. The mobile pantry will take place at the Hooker County Fairgrounds, located at 36531 Fairgrounds Road.

Beef Issue 2026

Beef Issue 2026

Dr. Jerry Thompson has seen 5 generations of Krayes over 60 years

by Gerri Peterson Ranching and multigenerations go hand-in-hand for many Nebraska Sandhills operations.But Dr. Jerry Thompson of North Platte’s Stockman’s Vet Clinic can only think of one ranch family that has used him for five generations - and that’s the Kraye family south of Mullen.