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Beckman finds Elgin to be a ‘blessing’

By: Jane Schuchardt Editor’s Note: This continues a series of monthly articles celebrating pride in our town and its surroundings shown through the experience of...

Fehringer to give Veterans Day Address

Veterans Day will be observed in Elgin with a special program next week.On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month...

VFW planning ‘Buy a Veteran a Drink’

The Elgin VFW Auxiliary #5816 will be doing a special event to recognize veterans next week. From Monday through Friday, November 11-15, the auxiliary will...

EPS, PJCC seniors nominated for Believers & Achievers

LINCOLN – Currency and the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) are proud to announce the 2024-25 Believers & Achievers. Believers & Achievers is a...

Elgin FFA excel at National FFA Convention

Last week, 11 members traveled to Indianapolis for the 97th National FFA Convention. This year, Elgin FFA had several members recognized on the big...

P.E.O. Scholarship open

The local chapter of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) welcomes high school senior women to apply for a scholarship to be used next year at...

District #18 school board, city council races on ballot

Voters across the country will be going to the polls to vote next Tuesday, November 5. Here in Elgin, election workers will be at...

Public hearing on city sidewalks rescheduled

Due to a potential conflict with Wolfpack volleyball, the City of Elgin’s public hearing set for October 30 has been rescheduled. City Clerk Kristin Childers...

Mark the calendar for ‘Shop the North Pole’

An annual event which attracts individuals from near and far is Elgin’s own ‘Shop The North Pole.’ This year the event will be held on...

CVA pays $8.6 Million of Revolving Payments

Central Valley Ag (CVA) continues to give back to its member-owners by providing equity payouts. This year, the CVA Board of Directors approved $8.6...

Bonnie June Jennings, 80

Bonnie June Jennings, 80 years, of Neligh NE passed away peacefully with her family at bedside, Friday, October 18, 2024 at Antelope Memorial Hospital...

Mlnarik awarded NHA Trustee of the Year Award

One week ago, on October 16, Antelope Memorial Hospital’s Board of Trustees President John Mlnarik was recognized as the winner of the Nebraska Hospital...

EPPJ earns spot in Class D2 State Football Playoffs

The ‘Waiting’ was the hardest part. Elgin Public-Pope John’s football team had to wait for nearly two days to learn whether or not they had...

Prescription drug take back day

Expired or unused prescription medications pose a public safety risk. On Saturday, October 26, participate in National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay to safeguard lives and protect...

Chase leads to apprehension near Oakdale

A week ago today, on Wednesday, October 9, residents of Oakdale and the immediate surrounding area, were instructed to stay in their homes as...

Public public hearing on sidewalks

To determine how to proceed with the issue of sidewalks in Elgin, there will be a public hearing held later this month. City Clerk Kristin...
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EPPJ’s present and future stars come together

Tomorrow’s Wolfpack stars gave the varsity a tunnel walk to remember Friday night prior to the start of the football game against O’Neill St....

District #18 school board meeting

The District #18 Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 9 (tonight). Scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m., the school...

Kenyan inspires local philanthropy during visit to Elgin

By: Jane Schuchardt  Not everyone has the desire to travel to Kisumu, Kenya, 8,316 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, to another continent, and another hemisphere....

Electrical Repairs at the Park

The City of Elgin will be spending approximately $20,000 in the near future to improve electrical service at the Elgin City Park. Bruce Clark, owner...