Antelope County Fair set to begin

We’re less than one week away from the one event that brings together all of county - The Antelope County Fair! Officially, the fair begins...

Airplane crash claims the life of Tilden man

Airplanes crashing into farm fields don’t end well. A Tilden man died Saturday after a plane crashed into a field on Saturday, July 19. Daniel...

Local native, former Husker joins BCHC physical therapy team

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to welcome Wyatt Mazour, a licensed Physical Therapist, to its growing rehabilitation team. A native of Albion...

Eliminators sweep five games to win Class D State Tournament

HASTINGS — “It was a great weekend!” Those were the words Coach Jill McNally used to sum up the Elgin Eliminators 10U softball team winning...

Date announced for August bloodmobile

It’s the right thing to do, The American Red Cross has announced the date for the next bloodmobile coming to Elgin. The bloodmobile will be in...

ECCC youth to hold car wash fundraiser

The Elgin Community Christian Church Youth Group will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, July 26 (weather permitting). On that day, from 10 a.m. to...

Pillen, Ricketts honor memory of Sgt. Fred Benning

NELIGH — Antelope County residents had the opportunity just before Independence Day to celebrate the legacy of one of their own — the late U.S....
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No one can replace Bernie at ER

By: Jane Schuchardt Editor’s Note: This continues a series of articles celebrating pride in our town and its surroundings shown through the experience of residents,...
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Starman opens Balanced Fitness

Elgin has long prided itself on having access to the best in medical care just minutes, not miles away. That tradition continues with the newest...

District #18 School Board to meet Monday

The District #18 Board of Education will meet in regular session on Monday morning, July 14. The meeting, to be held in the board meeting...

Pelster inducted into Golden Gloves HOF

When one thinks of the sports history of Petersburg, the Pelster family immediately comes to mind. The Pelster family has a rich history in Golden...

Fireworks & more at Neligh Old Mill Days

The Neligh Old Mill Days celebration will begin, in earnest, this Thursday, July 3. The closest Independence Day celebration to Elgin, activities will get underway...

UNL Extension to host summer pasture walk

Nebraska Extension, in collaboration with Nebraska Game & Parks, Lewis and Clark NRD, and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, invites livestock producers and land...

Potluck, Fireworks are part of July 1 event

The Park Center Annual 4th of July celebration date has been announced. It will be held Tuesday night, July 1, at Park Congregational U.C.C. Church...

EPS Class of 2026 returns from memorable trip

The Class of 2026 recently returned from an unforgettable educational adventure to Washington, D.C. and New York City, packed with historic landmarks, cultural experiences,...

Court News

Two individuals scheduled for show cause hearings, in Antelope County Court on June 18, were no-shows. The Honorable Donna Taylor issued a warrant for non-payment...

Governor Pillen coming to Neligh on July 3

At 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 3 at the Neligh Legion Post 172, there will be a ceremony in which Governor Jim Pillen and...

Equalization board to hold tax hearing

The Antelope County Board of Commissioners, acting as a Board of Equalization, are scheduled to meet Thursday, July 3. At the courthouse in Neligh, they...

Vetch Days Celebration

The biggest event in Elgin's annual Vetch Days celebration is the parade. One of the biggest parades in recent memory took place last week....

Happy to donate

Tre Henkenius is all smiles as he gives "the gift of life" last Friday. Mark your calendars as the Red Cross Bloodmobile will be...