Exhaling — Appreciation for all Those Little Things
By Lori Krause
Columnist
It’s amazing how a few days of spring-like weather can lift the spirits and make me forgetful of the cold dreary days...
Wild Game Feed Date Announced
The seventh annual “Wild (and Tame) Game Feed” will be held on ‘Fat Tuesday, March 8.
A variety of wild game will be served along...
Date Nears for ‘Cooking School’
Organizers of last year’s “cooking school” in Elgin have announced plans to hold another demos night. The demos will be held on Monday, March...
Bloodmobile Surpasses Goal by 4 Units
Last week’s blood drive held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Elgin was labeled “a great success.”
The goal was to collect 68 units...
Bartlett to Host Schrunk Benefit
Barring a snowstorm, organizers of the Ellis and Lois Schrunk Fire Benefit say everything is ready. On Sunday, February 20, a pancake and sausage...
Schrunk Fire Benefit to be February 20 at Bartlett
Barring a February snowstorm, organizers of the Ellis and Lois Schrunk Fire Benefit say everything is set and ready to go for the event.
On...
City Council Looks at Private Wells
Meeting Monday night, the Elgin City Council discussed private water wells inside the city limits.
Mayor Mike Schmitt questioned whether or not the city has...
Women Survive Less Heart Attacks Than Men
“Women are at risk for heart disease and heart attacks ? just like men,” said Patti Good, APRN of Antelope Memorial Hospital. “American women...
Legion Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday
The American Legion Auxiliary Elgin Unit 229 will meet on Tuesday, February 8 at 5 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 100 North...
New Chamber Officers Announced
New officers were announced at Monday night’s meeting of the Elgin Chamber of Commerce/Community Club.
Meeting for the first time in 2011, the community club...
Swerzck Has Fond Memories of Days at EPS
For a few minutes Friday night, Shelli Riedmiller Swerzck stepped back in time to once again hear the cheers of fans while on the...
Spinning Tales
By Dennis L. Morgan
Publisher
One of my favorite things to do on a Sunday morning, when I have the time, is to watch the television...
Pre-Natal Classes to be Offered at AMH
Antelope Memorial Hospital will be offering classes for expectant and new parents. The classes will be held on Tuesday and will run for three...
Clear Those Fire Hydrants and Gas Meters!
It’s a given that if you ever need the assistance of your local fire department, they will answer your call for help.
But, there are...
State Senator Kate Sullivan Back in Lincoln
By Kate Sullivan
District #41 State Senator
The First Session of the 102nd Legislature was gaveled into order by Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy at 10:00 a.m....
Elgin Public Library Changes Hours
Librarian Joyce Sullivan announced last week that new hours of operation on Mondays and Wednesdays are now in effect at the Elgin Public Library....
Two-Day Storm Dumps 11 Inches of Snow on Community
As much as 11 inches of snow brought activity in and around Elgin to nearly a standstill earlier this week.
Snow began falling late Saturday...
Alex Grosserode Earns BSA Eagle Scout Award
On December 16, 2010 Alex Grosserode, son of Linda Grosserode and the late Randy Grosserode of Oakdale, earned the Boy Scout of America Eagle...
Date Announced for 2011 ‘Evening With Friends’
Join your family and friends for a night of great food, games and laughter at the 2011 “Evening With Friends”.
Sunday, January 30 will find...
Temme Appointed to an Endowed Faculty Chair at UNMC
James Temme, associate director of radiation science technology education in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), has been...