UENRD Approves Rule Changes
The Upper Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors held a public hearing on Monday, September 13, to receive testimony on the proposed changes to the...
Supervisors, City of Elgin Reach Agreement on Law Enforcement Contract
Antelope County Supervisors approved an agreement with the City of Elgin at their meeting last week.
Meeting at the Antelope County Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept....
District #18 Approves 2010-2011 Budget Following Hearing
Meeting Wednesday night, Sept. 8, the District #18 Board of Education approved a budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year and took care of a...
City Passes New Wage Ordinance
Meeting on a rare Thursday night, the Elgin City Council disposed of a light agenda in little less than an hour.
On a unanimous vote,...
Steering Committee Formed for Elgin Q125
One meeting last week produced a steering committee, upcoming fundraisers and a truckload of ideas as Elgin’s Q125 celebration was discussed.
Nearly thirty Elgin residents...
“Dig Pink” at EPPJ Volleyball Game Tuesday Night
Dig Pink! On September 14th for the Stanton vs. EPPJ volleyball game the Wolfpack will be “digging” for a cure for cancer by having a...
EPS Students Perform Well in Statewide Reading Test
Nearly seven out of every 10 Nebraska students tested on the state’s first-ever statewide reading test met or exceeded the state’s reading standards. Nebraska...
NPPD Finalizes Transmission Line Route Between Petersburg and Ericson
After more than a year of meetings with landowners, public officials and other key stakeholders, Nebraska Public Power District has identified final routes for...
Rollover Claims Life of Wisconsin Man
A Wisconsin man died Friday as the result of a one-vehicle rollover near Raeville.
According to information provided by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Gerald...
Assessor Removes Name From Ballot
Just months away from possibly being elected as Antelope County Assessor, Gene Schaaf will no longer be on the ballot in November.
Schaaf issued a...
Chamber Awards ‘First Dollar’ to Coffeehouse Café
Hot wings and cool rain drops were on the menu for members of the Elgin Chamber of Commerce/Community Club when they met Monday night...
EVFD Begins Annual Fund Drive
Residents of Elgin and the surrounding area will soon be receiving solicitations in the mail from the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department. In the past,...
State Antique Tractor & Horse Plowing Bee This Weekend
The 28th annual Nebraska State Antique Tractor and Horse Plowing Bee will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 27-29.
Sponsored by the Rae Valley...
County Valuation Exceeds $1.6 Billion
Antelope County’s valuation rose by more than 10 percent from one year ago, according to figures released last week by the Antelope County Assessor...
Wolfpack Tailgate Event to be August 25
The EP-PJ Wolfpack 2010-2011 activities season will kickoff next Wednesday, August 25. The evening will begin with a Wolfpack volleyball open practice/scrimmage at 5:30...
Sign-Up Period Initiates Crop Insurance Changes
Farmers who insure yield or revenue for fall-planted crops will be among the first to deal with changes that will affect all policies for...
School Board Sets Date For Budget Workshop
Meeting Thursday night, the District #18 Board of Education began to look at numbers associated with the 2010-2011 school budget which will be finalized...
Pheasants Forever to Host Landowner Informational Meeting in Neligh
The US. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup. Pheasants Forever will be hosting a Landowner Informational meeting...
CVA Proposes Adding More Grain Storage in Elgin
Grain bins are a dominant feature of Elgin’s skyline. The farming community may, in the next couple of years, see significant changes follow a...
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Laredo Ridge Project Near Petersburg
Nebraska Celebrates Groundbreaking for Wind Farm Laredo Ridge Project Commences Construction Near Petersburg
State and local officials and community leaders attended a ceremonial groundbreaking held...
