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Hooker County Courthouse - Crystal Wiens, Patty Wolfenden, Jessica Hampton. Gerri Peterson

Hooker County Courthouse - Crystal Wiens, Patty Wolfenden, Jessica Hampton. Gerri Peterson

Halloween fun for all ages!

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
A Mullen couple wanted to share an act of kindness they witnessed on Halloween.Three elementary school aged boys were seen hanging around a house where it ap-peared no one was home.
Jeff Nichols and a young kiddo sport their team USA jerseys at basketball camp. courtesy photo

Jeff Nichols and a young kiddo sport their team USA jerseys at basketball camp. courtesy photo

Jeff Nichols: Balancing act of a community hero

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Editor’s note: Jeff Nichols is a 1996 graduate of Mullen High School and the son of Lynn “Nick” and Cathy Nichols of Mullen. This story is being reprinted with permission from the June 2024 issue of NSpire Today.In the heart of Bridgeport, Nebraska, Jeff Nichols embodies the spirit of community.

Submit items now for Saturation Issue

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
It’s already time to start thinking about the Tribune’s annual Christmas Saturation Issue! This issue goes out free of charge to all the households in the Mullen, Tryon, Seneca, Thedford, Whitman and Hyannis areas, in addition to the regular subscribers - almost 2,000 households!

County and village sales and use taxes on ballot

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
by Gerri Peterson During the General Election next week, Hooker County non-village residents will be voting on a county sales and use tax of 1% in Hooker County. This tax will only be paid by residents and businesses outside of the Village of Mullen limits.
38 units donated at Mullen blood drive

38 units donated at Mullen blood drive

38 units donated at Mullen blood drive

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The Mullen blood drive collected 38 units of blood, including 5 power reds last Wednesday, Oct. 23, which was 7 units over their goal. Milestone donors were Tammy Simonson - 7 gallons (pictured above) and Jim Hessin - 5 gallons. Dane Peterson - 2 gallons, was inadvertently missed last blood drive.

Sandhills Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 6:00 American Legion Marcy Upton Post, #109, Red’s Cafe TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 58:30-12, 12:45-4:30 Drivers examiner at Hooker County Courthouse7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 7:00 Fair Board, Village meeting room FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 1:00...
Sheila and Tom Shavlik pictured in 2002. courtesy photo

Sheila and Tom Shavlik pictured in 2002. courtesy photo

City girl turns ranch wife of 51+ years

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
by Emerson Thorberg, MHS freshman Sheila Shavlik has been married to Tom Shavlik for 51 years. They met each other at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.She has enjoyed her life with him and they have worked together on a ranch for 35 years.
Kelly and Will Donohoe pictured in 2008. courtesy photo

Kelly and Will Donohoe pictured in 2008. courtesy photo

Donohoe says to enjoy the things you love every day

Jenna Donohoe, Mhs
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
freshman Kelly Ann Daly Donohoe is a grandma, mother, aunt, wife and sister. She has always lived in the Nebraska Sandhills her whole life except for the few years when her family lived in Iowa.Her dad, Dick Daly, was a pickup man for Barnes Rodeo. She said, “It was a fun time as a kid.
Family is everything to Newmans

Family is everything to Newmans

Family is everything to Newmans

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
by Chloe Newman, MHS freshman Dan and Cindy Newman have been senior citizens for about three to four years now.Dan Newman was born in San Antonio, Texas, and moved to Nebraska when he was very little. He moved to Sacramento for a business opportunity, then back to Nebraska where he lives now.
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