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New Arrival – Kaylee Joan Frederick

On Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at 1:03 p.m. a daughter, Kaylee Joan, was born to Don and Lori Frederick of Bellevue, NE. Kaylee...

Francis B. “Frank” Jetensky

Francis B. “Frank” Jetensky 1926 - 2009 Funeral services for Francis B. “Frank” Jetensky, 82, of Madison, will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2009...

Mackels to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Don and Donna (Mlnarik) Mackel of Elgin will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday afternoon, June 14.  The Elgin Community Center will be...

Supervisors Approve Conditional Use Permit for Wind Turbines

The development of wind energy in southern Antelope County took another step forward last week as the Antelope County Board of Supervisors approved a...

‘Elvis’ Coming to Elgin Sunday

The St. Boniface gym will be “a rock’n and a roll’n” this Sunday, June 14 when Lincolnite Joseph Hall hits the stage as the...

Cruise Night is Saturday at Petersburg

Members of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department will be busy Saturday night. No, they hopefully won’t be putting out any fires. Instead, they’ll be...

Elgin 12 & Under Girls Win One, Lose Three

Elgin’s 12 and under girls opened their season May 28 with a win over Clearwater. The team scored 24 runs in the victory. Kayla...

Marie T. (Hupp) Larson

Marie T. (Hupp) Larson 1919 - 2009 Marie T. (Hupp) Larson, 89, of Omaha and formerly from Ewing passed away on May 22, 2009. A long-time member...

Loretta E. Schmitz

Loretta E. Schmitz 1914 - 2009 Loretta Elizabeth Schmitz, the daughter of Joseph and Anna Preusser Klein was born on September 17, 1914 at Groom, Texas.  At...

Crusaders Finish Seventh at State Golf Meet

KEARNEY — In fourth place after day one of the Class D State Golf Tournament, Pope John Central Catholic was in contention for a...

Vacancies Filled at Elgin Public Schools

Vacancies on the teaching and administrative staff at School District #18 appear to have been resolved. At a meeting last month, the school board approved...

EHS Seniors Awarded Scholarships

Elgin High School seniors received a number of prestigious scholarships upon graduation.

NPPD Seeking Small Scale Energy Resources Through Purchase Agreements

Finding small-scale renewable energy resources ranging from wind and solar to methane for the generation of electricity is the thrust of a new Request...

NVC All-Star Games Friday

The NVC All-Star Basketball games will be played Friday night at O’Neill High School.

State Golf Tournament Begins Today

ELGIN — For the seventh consecutive year, Pope John Central Catholic’s golf team will challenge for a state championship in boys golf. Starting Wednesday (today)...

Meis Wins Two Medals at State Meet Saturday

Pope John, Elgin High Athletes Compete Against the Best in Class D OMAHA — Elgin and Pope John track athletes competing at the State Track...

Antelope Tracks Coming Events

May 27 — Antelope County 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, Fairgrounds, Neligh May 28 & 29 — Tractor Safety – Hazardous Occupation Training, 9 a.m. –...

Hoefer Earns Business Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan U.

Dr. Fred Ohles, President of Nebraska Wesleyan University, awarded degrees to approximately 500 graduate students during Nebraska Wesleyan University’s 120th annual commencement exercises held...

St. Boniface Class of 2009

The class of 2009 at St. Boniface, has made their way down the isle, received their diplomas and is now looking forward to junior...

Death Notice – Helen Schmitt

Helen Amelia Schmitt, 77, died Sunday, May 24, 2009 in her home. Helen was born July 9, 1931 in Elgin, NE to John &...