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Donate blood in Mullen on Wednesday, Oct. 23

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Mullen - The community is invited to help save lives by donating blood during Liver Awareness Month this October on Oct. 23, 2024, from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Sandhills Community Bible Church.According to the American Liver Foundation, more than 6,000 liver transplants are performed each year in the U.
Paula Rice is pictured with the Hooker County Community Foundation Board, back l-r: Stacy Kraye, Gerri Peterson, Barb Svoboda, Ron Boyer, Kirk Jacobs, Scott Jones, Larry Ridenour, Yvonne Andrews, Casey Phillips. Front: Addie Lovitt, Kara Connealy, Paula and Mary Lou Harding. HCCF board member not pictured: George Vinton. Lyn Crisp

Paula Rice is pictured with the Hooker County Community Foundation Board, back l-r: Stacy Kraye, Gerri Peterson, Barb Svoboda, Ron Boyer, Kirk Jacobs, Scott Jones, Larry Ridenour, Yvonne Andrews, Casey Phillips. Front: Addie Lovitt, Kara Connealy, Paula and Mary Lou Harding. HCCF board member not pictured: George Vinton. Lyn Crisp

Paula Rice wins $5,000 in HCCF annual raffle

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The 8th annual Hooker County Community Foun Raffle was held last Saturday night, Oct. 5 at the Hooker County Community Center.Proceeds from the event benefit the community center.
courtesy photo

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Free massages for ranch wives

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
by Laura O’Brien As the hills were greening up and spring was taking off, a new career was also “springing” up for me, Laura O’Brien. I started massage school at the Universal College of Healing Arts, which is also Mullen’s Rebecca Garrett’s alma mater.
ULNRD General Manager Anna Baum (left) accepts the award. courtesy photo

ULNRD General Manager Anna Baum (left) accepts the award. courtesy photo

ULNRD receives award from Nebraska Recycling Council

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Lincoln - The Nebraska Recycling Council (NRC) held its Annual Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 17. This event recognizes the accomplishments of member organizations and provides learning and networking opportunities for resource management professionals.

Devotions with Geneva: Eyes in the Sky

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
A few days ago as we were driving to North Platte, there was a cloud formation that looked just like two eyes perfectly placed side by side. The song came to my mind from yesteryear that says, “There’s an all seeing eye watching you.

Mullen Arts Center to host open show

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Calling all artists and photographers! The Mullen Arts Center is hosting its 10th Annual Open Art & Photo Show from October 9-31, 2024. This show is open to youth and adults. Adults are considered to be ages 14 and up.Each person is eligible to enter two pieces into each category.

Mullen Book Club to meet next Wednesday, Oct. 16

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The Mullen Book Club will meet next on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mullen Arts Center to discuss “Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine” by Olivia Campbell. Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.

Sandhills Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 7:00 American Legion Marcy Upton Post, #109, Red’s Cafe TUESDAY, OCTOBER 88:30-12, 12:45-4:30 Drivers examiner at Hooker County Courthouse 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 6:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board, Firehall THURSDAY,...

Church Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass.ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCHAdult and Children Sunday School classes - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., 2nd Sunday - 12:00 Fellowship Dinner - open to the community.MULLEN METHODIST CHURCH11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship. Jr.
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