Three new teachers join Pope John staff
Three new faces are being introduced to Pope John XXIII Central Catholic staff and students this school year.
Mark Vincent F. Pioquinto, who wishes to...
Hawkins case bound over to District Court
Facing three felony charges, an Oakdale woman made her first appearance in Antelope County Court last week.
Jamie Hawkins, 33, Oakdale appeared before Judge Danielle...
Annual ‘Summer Steak Fry’ date announced
An event steeped in tradition will again be held. The Elgin Community Club/Chamber of Commerce will again be hosting the ‘Annual Steak Fry’. This...
Dads sweep doubleheader over Elgin Pony 14&U baseball team
Elgin’s Pony 14&U baseball team took to the field one last time this season, on Monday night, to face their dads in a softball...
Temporary senior pastor has arrived
By Anna Stuhr
Student intern
Fr. Anthony Weidner has been assigned to the St. Bonaventure parish as the temporary senior pastor for the next two months.
Fr....
Letting freedom ring across the heartland
Known as Bells Across America, Let Freedom Ring, Freedom Bells & more -- many communities observe it yearly, some only on special occasions. At...
Bells will ring in Elgin on Independence Day
Elgin will join communities across the nation this Saturday, July 4, to observe Independence Day in a unique way.
‘Sounds of Liberty’ will be observed...
Oakdale woman faces charges of manslaughter; delivery of fentanyl in death of Dugal
An Oakdale woman has been charged in connection with the death of another Oakdale resident, 34-year-old Amy Dugal.
Jamie Hawkins, 33, was arrested on June...
District #18 board approves lunch price hike
The District #18 Board of Education, facing rising costs associated with the school’s lunch program, upped the cost of meals served at the school.
Meeting...
Capler, Stuhr presented ‘Quilts of Honor’ at Flag Day Ceremony
Awash in the colors of red, white and blue, Elgin observed Flag Day with a program outside Elgin Public Library.
The program featured the awarding...
Ringhoff, Moore speak at local Memorial Day programs
Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor and remember the men and women of our armed forces who never came home, was observed...
Rittscher, Erickson on White team for all-star game
NORFOLK — Elgin Public/Pope John will be well represented at the 2026 Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic in Norfolk.
Jarek Erickson and Trey Rittscher will...
Euse to coach; Erickson to play in NEN All-Star game Friday
Northeast Nebraska’s top 40 boys and girls basketball players will compete in Norfolk in all-star games next week.
On Friday, June 5, the Northeast Nebraska...
Farewell open house to be held for Fr. Norman
Catholic Parishes in Partnership announced last week plans to hold a Farewell Open House for Fr. John Norman.
The event will be held Sunday, June...
Economic development/LB840 to be subject of two public meetings
A public meeting to help explain the benefits of the City of Elgin participating in LB840 will be held next week.
Organizers announced the dates...
Zwingman medals in 300 hurdles
OMAHA — In the final race of her high school career, Kayton Zwingman claimed a medal at the Nebraska State Track & Field Championships...
Library summer reading program to geature dinosaurs
To kick off the summer reading program, Elgin Public Library hosted Dinosaur Dimensions at the Elgin Public gym earlier this month. Curt Strutz from...
Four punch ticket to compete at Burke Stadium
BASSETT — In a district track meet dominated by Bloomfield and North Central athletes, Elgin Public-Pope John still made their mark here May 13.
A...
13 graduate at EPS
From seniors to alumni, all in the space of an hour. That’s how Saturday afternoon unfolded as graduation commencement was held at Elgin High...
Pope John graduation held on Sunday
St. Boniface Auditorium has been the scene of many programs throughout the years. On Sunday, the latest installment in the facility’s long history took...
