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News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Dear Editor, Mullen has an amazing pool, all those working there do a great job! It is such a nice asset for everyone! Anyone who can, should take advantage of the pool.Also the fair is so much fun and many activities to watch and participate in.

Hooker County Fair King and Queens since 1987

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The honor of the Hooker County Fair King and Queen has been a fair tradition since 1987.Prior to 1987, a Hooker County Fair Queen and Princess were named after a queen contest that took place with competitions such as speech, style show and sitting down to a fancy meal.
There’s always next year for the perfect Night Swim photo. The iPhone didn’t do this photo justice, but despite the poor quality, it was still worth documenting the good time the kids were having at the elementary Night Swim last Friday night, July 26! Gerri Peterson

There’s always next year for the perfect Night Swim photo. The iPhone didn’t do this photo justice, but despite the poor quality, it was still worth documenting the good time the kids were having at the elementary Night Swim last Friday night, July 26! Gerri Peterson

Night Swims are a hit for grades K-12

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
There’s always next year for the perfect Night Swim photo. The iPhone didn’t do this photo justice, but despite the poor quality, it was still worth documenting the good time the kids were having at the elementary Night Swim last Friday night, July 26!
Left: Brett Phipps runs to help the rest of his teammates load the trailer, while Ty Kenner races to drop the chalk in the bucket from their branding.

Left: Brett Phipps runs to help the rest of his teammates load the trailer, while Ty Kenner races to drop the chalk in the bucket from their branding.

Mullen Ranch Rodeo helps kick off Hooker County Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The Mullen Ranch Rodeo was held Saturday, July 27 at the Hooker County Fairgrounds with the following results: 1st - Silver Spur: Roady Marsh, Wyatt Marsh, Buck Marsh, Jack Huck 2nd - Calf Creek Feeds: Brett Phipps, Jay Holthus, Ty Kenner, Clete Scheer 3rd - L Bar T Horseshoeing: Drew, Kyle...
Gus Wingebach edged out Collin Donohoe to win the 9-11 year old Watermelon Race. Gerri Peterson

Gus Wingebach edged out Collin Donohoe to win the 9-11 year old Watermelon Race. Gerri Peterson

Water Carnival has nearly 50 participants

Barb Mcintosh
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Friday, July 26 the Village of Mullen Pool was the place to be. Hot weather, an awesome pool to get cool and enjoy the events.We started off with a group photo and everyone saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag hanging from the fence.

Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory’s Open House is Aug. 21

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
North Platte - The Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory (GSL) Open House will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Aug. 21 in the heart of the Sandhills near Whitman, Nebraska. The open house encourages all to attend at no cost for the latest updates in the beef industry and current research.
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