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Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday

Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday

Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday

All roads lead to fun as the 2024 Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday, Aug. 23, at Fonner Park in Grand Island.“We are so excited for the 155th annual celebration of all things Nebraska that is the State Fair,” said Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair Executive Director.

Devotions with Geneva: Moving Day

by Geneva Connell, Aug. 26, 2021 Recently my granddaughter and her family bought a house that they are preparing to move into.Trips to town to purchase needed items that will be hauled home and excitedly placed in the designated places to make this house into a home.

Historical Society to meet next Aug. 29

Peters7-25-24 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by president Chuck Anders. Minutes from the June meeting were read and approved as read. June treasurer report presented and approved as read.Work on the Document Room will begin this week.
Is your domestic well water safe to drink?

Is your domestic well water safe to drink?

Is your domestic well water safe to drink?

submitted by ULNRD A good supply of fresh water is essential to human existence. We use fresh water not only for drinking, but for bathing, growing food, cleaning, watering animals and watering lawns.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2023“This Little Piggy Went to the Fair” Hooker County Fair held Marriage: Holly Sprenger and Justus Monete Obituary: Keith Haist 5 YEARS AGO - 2019“Fairadise” Hooker County Fair held Obituary: Maxine Bradley 10 YEARS AGO - 2014“Rock’n & Roll’n in the Sandhills” Hooker County Fair held...

Sandhills Calendar

MONDAY, AUGUST 19 7:00 EMT business meeting, Ambulance garage TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen training, Firehall WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 211:30 United Women in Faith, Mullen Methodist Church6:00 Mullen Book Club, Hooker County Courthouse lawn. Bring your own lawn chair.

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.
Donate blood in Mullen on Aug. 21

Donate blood in Mullen on Aug. 21

Donate blood in Mullen on Aug. 21

Mullen - Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t wear capes or special suits, and their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the gift of life.The community is invited to become a hometown hero and answer the call of patients in need by donating blood on Wednesday, Aug.