Elgin Firemen Recognized for Years of Service
The annual Elgin Volunteer Fire Department’s Banquet was held Saturday night. Firemen and many of their spouses gathered at the Steel Steed Steakhouse &...
Elgin FFA Chapter Excels at Leadership Skills Event
On Wednesday, January 4th FFA Chapters from District X congregated with many of their members to compete in the annual Leadership Skills Event.
The Leadership...
District #18 School Board to Meet at 6 p.m. Monday
The District #18 Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 9.
On the agenda is consultation with a representative from the...
Borer Selected For ‘Believers & Achievers’
A student from Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School has earned statewide acclaim courtesy of the Nebraska School Activities Association and U.S. Bank.
Senior...
Elgin Community Foundation Receives Over $8,000 in Donations
Before Christmas the Elgin Community Foundation initiated a letter campaign to encourage residents to make donations.
It didn’t take long before the donations started to...
New Donations Keep Coming in for The Homestead
Two more businesses have donated to The Homestead’s fund drive for a new roof. New donations have been received from Lordemann Insurance and Citizens...
Elgin Community Foundation Begins ‘Letter’ Campaign
During the holiday season we take time to count our blessings and show our thanks for the things we value most. The Elgin Community...
A Sweet Christmas!
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas...sweet times with family & friends, celebrating the birth of our Lord. E-R photo
Gov. Heineman Announces Tougher Drunk Driving Laws Starting in January
Gov. Dave Heineman Wednesday discussed the new drunk driving laws that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012. The tougher law should make Nebraskans...
EPS Christmas Concert Set For Thursday Night
The Christmas concert at Elgin Public Schools is Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. It will be held in the gym.
It would be wonderful...
School Board Begins Search for New Superintendent
Beginning now and for the next few weeks or months, the District #18 Board of Education fill be faced with the challenge of finding...
A White Christmas For Elgin
Snow is officially coating about everything in Elgin, including the Herb Mignery sculpture at Centennial Garden. E-R photo
Council Hires Tree Trimmer
With the deadline to trim trees hanging too low above city streets nearing, the Elgin City Council Monday night approved the hiring of a...
Homestead ‘Raise The Roof’ Campaign Underway
The Homestead (Elgin Housing Authority) is requesting donations for a much needed new roof. Due to a low occupancy rate the last few years,...
Congrats to the Wolfpack!
We are taking orders for this color poster & the color photo page. 13-1/4 x 21 inches, $15 plus tax. Call our office if...
Turkey Drawing Winners Announced
Drawings were held Friday afternoon for the annual Turkey Giveaway sponsored by the Elgin Community Club.
Businesses encouraged customers to sign up for the annual...
Wolfpack Pep Rally to be Held Sunday
Elgin Public-Pope John played their own version of ‘Monday Night Football,’ earning a trip to the Class D-1 State Championship game.
The Wolfpack (12-0) earned...
PJCC Takes First, EHS Fourth at NVC One-Act Play Competition
The One Act teams from Elgin High School (EHS) and Pope John XXIII Central Catholic (PJCC) competed yesterday (Tuesday) at the Niobrara Valley Conference...
Veteran’s Day Program Held
Residents, students and guests gathered at the EPS gymnasium on Friday morning to pay tribute to our veterans. Guest speaker Clarence Schmitt, an Elgin...
Update on Legislative Special Session
By Kate Sullivan
District #41 State Senator
As you no doubt know, the special legislative session to deal with pipelines is in full swing, but details...
