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Members of the Young N' Lively prepare for the Christmas season by hanging lights.

Bringing yuletide cheer just part of Young N’ Lively club as it turns 50

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

District #18 to accept one early retirement application

Early retirement. It’s something everyone thinks of, especially those who have worked for a school, a company for many years. The District #18 Board of Education,...

Proceedings of the December 2, 2024 Meeting, The Elgin City Council

ELGIN CITY COUNCIL Proceedings December 2, 2024 The Elgin City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., pursuant to posted notice....

December 3, 2024 Proceedings, Antelope County Board of Commissioners

ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska December 3rd, 2024 Chairman opened the meeting.  Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda.  Public comment. Correspondence was reviewed. Zoning...

PJCC One Act team finishes second at district meet

Pope John’s One-Act Play team finished second last week in the district one-act play competition held at St. Boniface Auditorium on December 4. The...

AMH provider to depart in January

On January 17, 2025, Amanda Wolff, APRN, will conclude her employment at Antelope Memorial Hospital. Due to a growing family, she has decided to...

Oakley retiring after nearly five decades at BCHC

After 49 years of remarkable service, Gayla Oakley, RN, CCRP, MAACVPR, is retiring from Boone County Health Center. A trailblazer in her field, Gayla’s retirement...

Christmas spirit on display

Santa Claus made his first official visit to Elgin on Wednesday, December 4 as part of the annual observance of Elgin’s Hometown Christmas. Ambulance...

Commissioners approve pay raise for VSO Nelson

Meeting last week, the Antelope County Board of Commissioners approved a pay raise for one county official. Veterans Service Officer Tom Nelson received a pay...

Beverly A. “Bev” Kallhoff

A Celebration of Life for Beverly A. “Bev” Warden Kallhoff, age 65, of Norfolk, Nebraska, will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday,...

Watson, Leatherwood to headline Boone County Fair

Entertainment for the 2025 Boone County Fair was announced Friday. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Taking the stage on July 15 will be...
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Donation to help support those in need

Organizers of the annual Shop The North Pole (STNP) event made a check presentation last week, just in time for the Christmas season. Kathy...

EPS to host bloodmobile on December 11

Elgin Public School will sponsor next week’s Red Cross Bloodmobile in Elgin. It will be at the KC Hall on Dec. 11 from 9...

Young sworn in as new member of Elgin City Council

In an election year, the December regular meeting of the Elgin City Council takes on special meaning. Such was the case Monday night.  Ward I City...

Tickets now on sale for PCC Christmas Party

Looking for some holiday cheer? What could be better than a dinner and show in Petersburg? The Petersburg Community Club is again hosting its annual...

Veterans ‘Salute’ to be December 10 at EPS

A ‘Salute to Veterans’ will be held during the Wolfpack vs. Neligh-Oakdale JV/V basketball games on Tuesday, December 10. There will be free admission for...

Barnes share more Nebraska history at Elgin Library

On Tuesday, November 19 Elgin Public Library was again privileged to host author Jeff Barnes. He presented “The Queen’s Road – Nebraska’s Bumpy Ride...

Elgin’s Hometown Christmas celebration to be December 4

The temperatures are getting colder and the weatherman keeps hinting that moisture, in the form of snow, could be arriving soon. You know what...
Elgin Volunteer Fire Department and Valero Albion with the donation check

Valero Albion donates $20,000 to EVFD

On Saturday morning, perhaps one of the last good days before the onset of winter temperatures and the threat of snow, there was a...

PJCC Dinner Theatre to be Sunday

The cast and crew at Pope John will be in action Sunday night when they participate in the dinner theatre production of ‘Showdown at...