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Shirley Sweet wins $5,000 in HCCF annual raffle

by Gerri Peterson The 9th annual Hooker County Community Foundation Raffle was held last Saturday night, Oct. 4 at the Hooker County Community Center.Mullen · Mullen Read Article

Mullen EMS has mass casualty incident training

The Mullen EMS had a MCI (mass casualty incident) training last Saturday morn ing, Oct. 4, with a mock school bus and suburban accident.Mullen · Mullen Read Article

California antique store find

California antique store find News Staff Tue, 10/07/2025Mullen · Mullen Read Article

Sarah Hardin is 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year

by Gerri Peterson Mullen High School 7-12 Science teacher Sarah Hardin was only a few minutes into her Standard Science class on Monday, Sept. 15, starting a new unit about energy, when she was interrupted by an entourage being led into her classroom by MHS Principal Mike Kvanvig.Mullen · Mullen Read Article

Jennings places for MPCC rodeo team

The Mid-Plains Community College rodeo teams opened the 2025-26 season September 5-6 at the 61st Annual Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo in River Falls, Wisconsin. The men’s team claimed the top spot in the team standings, while the women’s team placed fourth.Mullen · Mullen Read Article

Garrett is new Village Board Trustee

Garrett is new Village Board Trustee News Staff Tue, 09/16/2025Mullen · Mullen Read Article

Western Nebraska teacher honored as 2026 State Teacher of the Year

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A high school science teacher at Mullen Public Schools was named the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, an honor that recognizes the exceptional contributions of classroom teachers.Humane Society · Mullen See the Story

Boat Ramp Improvements Made at Merritt Reservoir

The Beed’s Landing boat ramp at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area will close to access September 9-19 to allow for concrete work and improvements. Visitors might see machinery and site preparations beginning prior to the closure.Mullen · Mullen See the Story

Hardin is Teacher of the Year finalist

by Gerri Peterson Mullen High School 7-12 science teacher Sarah Hardin is one of four finalists for the prestigious Nebraska Teacher of the Year from the Nebraska Department of Education! According to the Nebraska Department of Education, the Nebraska Teacher of the Year candidates have the respect and admiration of their colleagues and: •Is an expert in their field who guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence; •Col…Mullen · Mullen Read Article

Forage Minute: Fall alfalfa

FALL ALFALFA IRRIGATION by Todd Whitney Irrigating alfalfa now through November until the soil freezes can protect plants and improve fall yields. However, adjust irrigation rates compared to in-season watering. During the hot growing season, alfalfa water usage may exceed 0.30 inch per day versus fall cooler days water usage dropping to 0.10 inch per day. As a perennial plant, alfalfa growth extends longer into the fall and does not have specif…Mullen · Mullen Read Article