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Hooker County Historical Society to meet next May 29

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
submitted by Jennifer Peters April 24, 2025 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Chuck Anders.Pledge of Allegiance Minutes from the previous meeting were read by Jennifer Peters. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Donna Reynolds and seconded by Yvonne Andrews.

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Forage Minute: Spring flash grazing

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
by Ben Beckman As pastures green up this spring, there may be an opportunity for producers to get some early forage and manage weeds, flash grazing. This can be particularly beneficial for early weeds like cheatgrass or downy brome.

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A reminder about senior citizen meals at Red’s Cafe

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Mullen CARE Connect group would like to remind Mullen’s senior citizens that they may order the noon special at Red’s Cafe, Monday through Friday.There are some folks who have paid in advance (required) and haven’t used the service!

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Next opportunity to donate blood in Mullen is May 14

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Donated blood is a lifesaving gift most healthy people can give. The community is encouraged to donate blood on Wednesday, May 14 from 12-6 p.m. at the Hooker County Community Center to help those who have been seriously injured and need blood products to help them recover.

Hooker Co Transit back on the road

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
by Gerri Peterson After four months without it, Hooker County Transit is officially up and running again as of May 1.Hooker County Clerk Jessica Hampton said, “This program is returning because of the generosity and support of the community members in Mullen and Hooker County.”Community member...

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Last call for Mother’s Day photos!

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
For Mother’s Day the Tribune is sponsoring a Mommy & Me Photo Contest.Submit a photo of you and your child/children or of you and your mother to the Tribune by Thursday, May 1 by one of the following ways: *Upload it on Facebook under the Tribune’s Mommy & Me Photo Contest post *Email...
Tribune wins Better Newspaper Contest Awards

Tribune wins Better Newspaper Contest Awards

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Tribune wins Better Newspaper Contest Awards

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Kearney - Winners of the Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest were announced last Saturday night, April 26, at an awards banquet at the Crowne Plaza in Kearney.There were 1,983 separate entries judged by members of the North Carolina Press Association in Divisions A-E.The Hooker...

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Mullen Book Club to meet next May 21

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The Mullen Book Club will meet next on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. on the Hooker County Courthouse lawn to discuss “Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home” by Nando Parrado. Bring a lawn chair and join us!Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.
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