How America got its name

As residents of the United States of America celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, some might be curious where the “America” portion of the country’s name comes from.According to the Library of Congress, America is named after Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci.

Notable events in colonial America in 1776

The year the United States came to be was an interesting time to be alive, particularly for those living in colonial America.The American Revolutionary War began in 1776, and much of the year was marked by events stemming from that conflict.

Register for the Governor’s Summit

Lincoln – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit. This year’s event will take place Sept.

Important reminder for private well drinking water testing

Lincoln - Nebraska Extension is urging residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water to take immediate action to test their drinking water and treat any identified risks.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2025Baseball team places 2nd in year-end tournament Obituaries: Trenton Walz, Twyla Kelley 5 YEARS AGO - 2021 Obituary: John Magnuson 10 YEARS AGO - 2016Mullen Marksmen place 4th at Nationals Birth: Blake Thomas to Jordan and Holly Ackland Obituaries: Robert Rogers, Lorraine Broyles 25...

Sandhills Calendar

MONDAY, JULY 67:00 American Legion Marcy Upton Post, #109, Red’s Cafe6:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall WEDNESDAY, JULY 81:00 American Legion Auxiliary, Village meeting room7:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board, Firehall7:00 Fair Board, Village meeting room...

Church Calendar

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.

Mullen Book Club to meet next July 15

The Mullen Book Club will meet next on Wednesday, July 15, at 6:00 p.m. on the Hooker County Courthouse lawn to discuss “Beneath a Scarlet Sky” by Mark Sullivan. Bring your lawn chair and join us any month.Copies of the book are available at the Hooker County Library.