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Forage Minute: Storing to reduce hay loss

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
by Ben Beckman With winter near, now is the time to set up hay yards for easy access if you haven’t already done so. While sorting by lots and quality is important, keep in mind how we store can also impact spoilage.
NIRMA Board of Directors Member R. Buddy Small (left) presents a dividend check to Hooker County Sheriff Todd Yost. courtesy photo

NIRMA Board of Directors Member R. Buddy Small (left) presents a dividend check to Hooker County Sheriff Todd Yost. courtesy photo

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NIRMA presents dividend checks at annual meeting

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Lincoln - Hooker County has received a $859 dividend check through its participation in the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA) pooling program.

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Women in Agriculture photo exhibition in North Platte

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
North Platte - A photography exhibition celebrating 40 years of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will be on display through Nov. 20 in North Platte at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center, 402 W. State Farm Road.A free lecture by...

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Hooker County’s General Election results

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
by Gerri PetersonHooker County had an 82.7% voter turn out for the General Election last Tuesday, Nov. 5. Statewide, Nebraska had the second-highest number of votes cast in Nebraska’s election history with preliminary turnout data showing 73.9% of registered Nebraska voters voted.
L-r: Head of Maintenance Tyler Gracey with lunch ladies Nancy Kerchal, Tammy Dancer and Kitchen Director April Coetzee. Gerri Peterson

L-r: Head of Maintenance Tyler Gracey with lunch ladies Nancy Kerchal, Tammy Dancer and Kitchen Director April Coetzee. Gerri Peterson

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MPS kitchen gets needed upgrade

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Public Schools’ kitchen has a brand new look this school year after getting a much needed - and state required - renovation.Last school year when the kitchen was inspected by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, the inspector said they had to make...
Mullen first graders sing “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” pictured l-r: Charlotte Connealy, Anna Ridenour, Tate Phillips, Aurora Polt, Jaxson Barnes, Meyer Vinton, Merick Lattin, Cooper Ourada, Kinley Crisp, Brogan Jewell, Kayden Evans. Gerri Peterson

Mullen first graders sing “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” pictured l-r: Charlotte Connealy, Anna Ridenour, Tate Phillips, Aurora Polt, Jaxson Barnes, Meyer Vinton, Merick Lattin, Cooper Ourada, Kinley Crisp, Brogan Jewell, Kayden Evans. Gerri Peterson

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Honoring all veterans in Mullen

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
by Gerri Peterson Mullen’s Veterans Day program was held at the Lariat on Monday, Nov. 11.The collaboration between the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Mullen’s K-8 music teacher Mary Jo Walker and 6-12 social studies teacher Trisha Vest created a program full of music, veterans...

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 1:00 American Legion Auxiliary, Village meeting room MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 5:00 Hospital District Board, rest home old activity room TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 6:00 Hooker Motor Club, Tanner Crisp’s garage WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 6:00 Mullen Rural Fire Protection District Board,...

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Church Calendar

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Tuesday, November 5, 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.

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Looking Back

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
1 YEAR AGO - 2023Peyton Paxton places 5th at state cross country, Lady Broncos place 5th as a team Obituary: Wayne Gorsuch 5 YEARS AGO - 2019Molly Paxton places 13th at state cross country Obituary: Larry Folk 10 YEARS AGO - 2014Birth: Sarah Elizabeth to Jason and Sylvia Parsons Obituary: Mary...
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