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Teaching Children to Save

Cornerstone Bank and the Wheeler Central 3rd grade class joined efforts to take part in National Teach Children to Save Day on April 21st,...

Local Students Earn Recognition At UNL Honors Convocation

University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students were honored in conjunction with UNL’s All-University Honors Convocation April 26 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, including...

Arbor Day Observed With Tree Planting

Plant a tree for Arbor Day.  The Elgin Public and St. Boniface Kindergarten students planted an October Glory maple tree in the Centennial Garden. ...

May is Vulnerable Adult Awareness Month

Last year there were over 10,000 reports of suspected abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in Nebraska, up from 7,000 reports in 2006. ...

Niewohner, Henn to Wed

Jessica Henn of Petersburg and Craig Niewohner of Elgin will exchange vows in a June 20, 2009, wedding at St. John the Baptist Catholic...

UENRD to Award Scholarship to Nate Dierks

Each year the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District awards three scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the district.  Nathan is the son of Chris...

Four Generations

It’s not everyday that four generations of one family gather in one place. Such was the case recently as this four generation photo was...

Makin’ Money Camp Coming To Neligh on June 4-5

If you are going into the 5th through the 8th grades, a two-day Makin’ Money Camp is for you! Participants will hear about what...

Our Nation’s Pastime

Baseball used to be a popular sport here in Elgin. Check out these uniforms which were worn many, many years ago when town teams...

Kuhlman Awarded Scholarship

Danielle Kuhlman of Petersburg has been selected to receive the Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship at the University of Nebraska-Kearney beginning with the fall semester...

Pope John Graduation is Sunday

The last ‘official’ act of the Class of 2009 at Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School will take place on Sunday afternoon. Diplomas will...

Farmers Out in the Fields Planting Corn

Area farmers have found their way into the fields during the past few weeks. Numerous acres of corn have been planted around the Elgin...

Bode Qualifies for Rodeo “Rose Bowl”

Elgin’s Jake Bode will soon be competing in the ‘Rose Bowl’ of college rodeo. Bode has qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). The son...

Internet Banking Now Available at Bank of Elgin

Modern technology will allow persons to perform many of their banking transactions from their home computers. Dave Sullivan, president of the Bank of Elgin, announced...

Youth in Agricultural Education Excels In Supervised Agricultural Experiences

Pershing Auditorium was filled with FFA members, advisors, families and supporters.  On April 3, 2009, 411 FFA members filled the stage to receive their State...

Seniors Receive Bibles

In keeping with a long standing tradtion at Park Congregational United Church of Christ, graduating seniors receive Bibles from the church with their names...

Community Cleanup Day A Success Once Again

Saturday’s weather may not have been the most inducive for outdoor activity, but that didn’t matter here in Elgin. Another step forward was taken in...

Hall, Holtz Plan To Wed in June

Kenny and Debbie Hall of Carroll have announced the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Ann to Jon Holtz, son of Dan and Alice Holtz...

July Nuptials for Galica, Zabka

Kelli A. Galica and Ryan P. Zabka are happy to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Roxann and Dan Galica of Oshkosh....

EHS Students Receive Top Marks at District Music Contest

District Music Contest was held Friday, April 24, 2009 at Boone Central High School in Albion.  Elgin Public Schools had 15 entries in the...