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Nebraska Environmental Trust grants open

The Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) grant cycle for funding year 2025 opened for applications on Monday, July 15, 2024. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, Sept.3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.$26 million is available for the 2025 grant cycle.

Stop the Bleed training to be in Mullen

submitted by Patti Barnt A 90-minute training “Stop the Bleed” will be Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the former Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home at 206 NW 4th Street in Mullen starting at 5:30 p.m. MDT.

Sandhills Calendar

MONDAY, AUGUST 5 7:00 American Legion Marcy Upton Post, #109, Red’s Cafe TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 7:00 Fair Board, Village meeting room THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 7:00 Commercial Club, Hooker County Community Center MONDAY, AUGUST 12...

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.

Looking Back

1 YEAR AGO - 2023John and Julie Kraye are Hooker County Fair King & Queen Heritage Hero Award presented to Ken Clark 5 YEARS AGO - 2019Happy Trails Dog Park now open in Mullen Obituaries: Thomas Benner, Reagan Carr 10 YEARS AGO - 2014Molly Paxton selected to model at State Fair Style Revue 25 YEARS...
Jeff Engelhaupt with his Best of Show 1978 Ford F-150. Katie Crisp

Jeff Engelhaupt with his Best of Show 1978 Ford F-150. Katie Crisp

Over 40 entries at Rumble in the Hills

The Hooker Motor Club’s Rumble in the Hills Auto Show had over 40 entries at the Hooker County Fairgrounds last Saturday, July 27, with the following winning the class awards: 2000 & Newer: Jon Fuchser, Gordon - 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Street Rod: Pat Custy, Alliance - 1957 Chev Bel-Air Original...
Justa Deibler with a bucket full of her flowers she snipped at the lot last Thursday morning. Gerri Peterson

Justa Deibler with a bucket full of her flowers she snipped at the lot last Thursday morning. Gerri Peterson

Justa Bloomin’ to be more than just flowers

Mullen’s Justa Deibler believes flowers feed the soul, and if she knew years ago that being a flower farmer could be an actual job, her life would have taken a completely different path.But now she’s finally in the process of doing what she loves for a living.
White shows card tricks prior to his show starting.

White shows card tricks prior to his show starting.

Master Magician Adam White amazes all ages

Nebraska magician Adam White was at the Hooker County Library last Monday afternoon, July 15. Over 50 attendees of all ages were present for his unique blend of family fun, comedy magic and audience participation. He also encouraged the audience that they can be whatever they want to be. 

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Dear Editor, Aug. 1, 2024, is the last day for non incumbents to get their name on the November ballot for elected positions including the Village Board. Three positions of the Mullen Village Board are up for election.