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Sandhills Dog Expo to be in Mullen Saturday, April 26

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hooker and Thomas County 4-H programs are working together to host a Sandhills Dog Expo on Saturday, April 26 at the Hooker County Fairgrounds beginning at 8:00 a.m., open to the public.The event is free for all 4-H members and parents and $10 for anyone not affiliated with 4-H.There will be...

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United Women in Faith hold March meeting

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
by Lois Folk United Women in Faith met Wednesday afternoon, March 26 in the senior high room of the church with four members present.President Sue Bonsteel opened the meeting. Concerns and a joy were given.

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WanderNebraska Travel Adventure Program kicks off May 1

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Lincoln – Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation (NSHSF) is excited to announce the 2025 Wander-Nebraska Travel Adventure Program will kick off on May 1st. WanderNebraska was created to promote the work of local museums, historical societies, and libraries and increase awareness of what is...

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Nebraska Birding Bowl is back

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Participate in the third Nebraska Birding Bowl and learn about birds, enjoy the outdoors and contribute data toward bird conservation.
Mullen native Tyrell Wilson (back to the camera) was an instructor for the interior fire and search and rescue training held at Mullen’s fire training center last Saturday, April 12. Wilson is the Fire Safety Lead at Gerald Gentleman Station at Sutherland. Firefighters from Mullen, Thedford, Stapleton, Tryon, Sandhills and Hyannis Volunteer Fire Departments took part in the training. Pictured l-r: Spencer Burk - Thedford, Huck Kemp - Tryon, Jason Brown and Nick Licking - Mullen, Wilson, a Stapleton fireman

Mullen native Tyrell Wilson (back to the camera) was an instructor for the interior fire and search and rescue training held at Mullen’s fire training center last Saturday, April 12. Wilson is the Fire Safety Lead at Gerald Gentleman Station at Sutherland. Firefighters from Mullen, Thedford, Stapleton, Tryon, Sandhills and Hyannis Volunteer Fire Departments took part in the training. Pictured l-r: Spencer Burk - Thedford, Huck Kemp - Tryon, Jason Brown and Nick Licking - Mullen, Wilson, a Stapleton fireman

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Local VFDs train at Mullen’s fire training center

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The “Hooker Hunters” team of Burke Schneider, Billy Casey, Justin Wiens and Wynn Wiens (pictured l-r) won this year’s race. courtesy photo

The “Hooker Hunters” team of Burke Schneider, Billy Casey, Justin Wiens and Wynn Wiens (pictured l-r) won this year’s race. courtesy photo

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17th annual Polar Bear Tank Race held last month

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
courtesy of the SJNSB April newsletter and Facebook page The 17th Annual Polar Bear Tank Race festivities were held in Mullen and the Middle Loup River on March 7-8, 2025.Hosts and organizers, Mitch and Patty Glidden were well pleased with the turnout.
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