Schmitt Family Reunion Held July 4th
Descendents of the Ted and Francis (Preusser) Schmitt family gathered for their bi-annual reunion at the Plantation House in Elgin on July 4, 2009.
Approximately...
Chamber Announces Summer Social Date
To be at Flobert Springs
Under ideal conditions Monday night, the Elgin Chamber of Commerce/Community Club held their monthly meeting at the Plantation Bed & ...
Fire Damages Motor Home Just Outside of Elgin
Elgin firefighters and rescue personnel were called out last week to put out a motor home fire just west of Elgin.
Fire Chief Jim Kittleson...
Card Shower Planned for Fern (Baum) Farris
The family of Fern Baum Farris invite you to celebrate her 80th birthday with a card shower and open house on July 18, 2009....
Sports Co-op Okays Uniform Designs
With the colors of red, black and silver and the mascot chosen, the Elgin Public-Pope John sports co-op took another step forward last week...
Paddlefish Snagging Permits Available
Applications for paddlefish snagging permits are being accepted by the Game and Parks Commission through July 31. Recipients of the 1,520 available resident and...
Aug. 1 Deadline to Apply for Private Fish Stocking
Landowners and lake associations have an Aug. 1 deadline to apply for 2009 fishing stocking, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Visit www.ngpc.state.ne.us/fishing/pdfs/documents.asp...
Red Hatters Met Monday
The Elgin Red-E-4-Fun Red Hatters met on Monday and enjoyed a noon meal at the Elgin Community Center. Twelve members attended. Judy Zegers and...
Thiele, Watson to Wed in August
Meghan Ann Thiele and James Joseph Watson of Omaha will exchange vows in a August 22, 2009, ceremony at St. Boniface Catholic Church in...
Selting to Host Hobby Club
Ervilla Selting hosts the Hobby Club at the Golden Living Center in Neligh on Wed., July 22 at 1:30 pm.
EMS Workshop in Petersburg
The Emergency Medical Services Program of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will offer a workshop on “Hot & Cold Emergencies” for...
Poll: Rural Nebraskans Adapt to Economic Downtown, Not Always in Healthy Ways
Rural Nebraskans are adapting to the economic downturn by cutting back spending on luxuries, but some also are delaying medical treatment or running up...
FY 2010 Road Construction Plans Announced
The newly appointed Nebraska Department of Roads’ Director, Monty Fredrickson, released last week the fiscal year 2010 Surface Transportation Program. This program reflects how...
New UMC Minister Likes Elgin Community
A new face is gracing the altar at the Elgin United Methodist Church (UMC). Sunday, July 5 marked the first service at Elgin officiated...
Farmers Reminded of Upcoming Crop Certification Deadline
State Farm Service Agency Executive Director Dan Steinkruger reminds producers of the annual requirement of reporting all crops. The acreage reporting deadline for Nebraska,...
Duncan to Speak at GIRLS Event Sunday Afternoon
Wisner resident Colleen Duncan will be the featured speaker at a fundraiser luncheon in Elgin, Nebraska. The second annual GIRLS (Generations Inspiring Relationships of...
Hours of Work Go Into Creating Leather Art
The art of sculpturing on leather requires many things. It requires attention to detail, patience, time and a keen eye.
One of the best in...
Fire Causes $10,000 Damage at The Station
Fire caused an estimated $10,000 in damage early Wednesday morning, July 8, at The Station.
Fire and/or smoke set off a burglar alarm in the...
Card Shower Planned for Fern (Baum) Farris
The family of Fern Baum Farris invite you to celebrate her 80th birthday with a card shower and open house on July 18, 2009....
Tickets on Sale for Tracy Byrd Show at County Fair
It promises to be one of the biggest events of the year and the tickets are now on sale!
Fans of country music star Tracy...
