Residents asked to participate in housing survey
The City of Elgin is beginning a community-wide housing survey, asking all residents to participate.
The purpose of the survey is to gather accurate, up-to-date...
Elgin High speech team awarded 12 medals at NVC
The EPS Speech Team had a terrific showing at the NVC Meet hosted by Pope John on Monday.
The team placed fifth overall. Seven events...
Pope John speech team places fourth at NVC tournament
This year’s Niobrara Valley Conference speech tournament was held on Monday, March 2 at Pope John Central Catholic. Eleven teams were in attendance.
Coach Amy...
Knights of Columbus free throw contest
Elgin’s finest free throw shooters competed Sunday afternoon at the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest.
Held at St. Boniface Auditorium, Elgin youth were ripping...
Evans medals at state
OMAHA — What began in December came to fruition in Feburary as EPPJ’s Libby Evans stood on the medal stand as one of the...
EPPJ duo cap careers competing against the best at Omaha
OMAHA — Wolfpack senior wrestlers’ Landyn Veik and Grady Drueke stay at the NSAA State Wrestling Championships was way too short.
The tournament began Thursday...
Smiles at state competition
Elgin Public-Pope John dance team showed off their many talents Friday, competing in the State Dance Championships held in Grand Island. They competed in...
Elgin community housing survey launches to support
The City of Elgin is launching a community-wide Housing Survey and encourages residents, employers, property owners, and community members to participate.
Housing plays a critical...
Benda presented ‘Quilt of Valor’
A Quilt of Valor was recently presented to Jerald C. Benda for his service of 28 years in the US Air Force with time...
Community Center initiates $16,500 fund drive
A fund drive has begun for necessary repairs/improvements at the Elgin Community Center.
According to center manager Janna Schrunk, the building is in need of...
Elgin man faces felony counts after January incident
A continuance was granted in a case involving a 47-year-old Tilden man charged with assault.
On Feb. 4, Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith requested a...
Dittrich seeks to retain seat as commissioner
District #5 Antelope County Commissioner Casey Dittrich will seek to retain his seat on the board.
He was among the latest filings, according to Antelope...
Pope John opens speech season at WH
The Pope John speech team began their season last week at the West Holt Invitational.
According to Speech Coach Amy Klein, it was a small...
City looking for maintenance, summer help
Meeting last week, the Elgin City Council was looking to take steps to be implemented in the coming months.
February is the month when council...
Elgin community turns out to show support for veterans
At last Thursday night's basketball games, Elgin's auxiliary members set aside time to recognize and honor our veterans. Throughout the evening, they were accepting...
Weather 2025: Dry, wet and dry
You can’t predict the weather.
No matter how meteorologists try, they can make educated guesses, but to determine the amount of precipitation to fall during...
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week kicked off Sunday night with the annual Evening With Friends gala at the Elgin KC Hall.
Close to 200 persons attended the...
Elgin FFA qualifies three for state at District LDE
Three Elgin FFA members qualified for State by virtue of their efforts at the District LDE competition held last week.
Competing Wednesday at West Holt...
PJCC inducts five students into National Honor Society
At a ceremony held Thursday morning, January 15 at St. Boniface Church, five new members were inducted into the Pope John Chapter of the...
