Two day celebration to be held June 1-2

Albeit months away, the 2026 Vetch Days celebration got a big infusion of financial capital Monday night. The Elgin City Council, acting on a request...

Minnesota man, child die in Friday accident

On January 2, 2026 at about 9:18 P.M., Boyd-Holt E911 Dispatch received a call about an injury accident that occurred on 508 Ave on...

2025: The Year in Review (January-June)

The first six months of 2025 in the Elgin community featured much to celebrate. Elgin Review school intern Reese Stuhr has compiled some of...

Linda C. Schindler, 78

Linda C. Schindler, 78, of Omaha, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. Visitation will be Thursday, January 8, from 5-7 p.m. at Heafey-Hoffman-Dworak-Cutler, 7805 West...

EPPJ drops first game; rebounds with win over BC

SPENCER — Having suffered their first loss of the season days earlier, Elgin Public-Pope John returned to their winning ways Thursday night. Holding Boyd County...

EPPJ boys rally to defeat Falcons 49 to 41

TILDEN — Games between good teams are usually won in the fourth quarter. On Tuesday night the Wolfpack trailed by three points heading into...

Shooters, dribblers earn awards

The annual Wolfpack Dribble and Shot clubs award winners were handed out Friday night. The goal of the program is to encourage youth to get...

Elgin’s future growth rests in our hands

A group of Elgin residents, serious about improving our community for the future, met last week to share ideas and look at what could...

EPPJ hold off Vikings to boost record to 5-0

ELGIN — The Vikings just wouldn’t go away so the Wolfpack made them pay in the fourth quarter.  Leading 41 to 38 to start the...

Pillen names Carney as new county court judge

Earlier this week, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Patrick P. Carney of Norfolk as county court judge in the Seventh Judicial District.  That...

A mother, daughter moment with Santa

It was a festive evening Wednesday night, December 3, when Santa Claus arrived in Elgin. Children were waiting for him when he arrived at...

Elgin, Neligh Knights donate to AC Food Pantry

The Elgin and Neligh Knights of Columbus made separate donations to the Antelope County Food Pantry last week. Each organization presented $1,000 checks to...

Bloodmobile in Elgin today

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be making a stop in Elgin this week. Bloodmobile workers will be accepting donations today (Dec. 10) from 9 a.m....

Tickets are still on sale for Petersburg Christmas party

The Petersburg Community Club is again hosting its annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 15.  ‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’ will be the theme for this...

Virgil takes a bride

There was nary an empty seat Sunday night at St. Boniface Auditorium for the school’s dinner theatre performance of ‘Virgil’s Wedding.’ Shown here in...

Pope John students mandated for service to area parishes

Five Pope John XXIII Central Catholic students were mandated as lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) Thursday morning, November 20th at an...

Council approves new water rates; change in billing cycle

Meeting on a rare Tuesday night, the Elgin City Council made several changes to water bills sent out to residents. According to information provided by...

School board approves Miller as new K-12 counselor

A new K-12 guidance counselor for Elgin Public Schools has been hired for the 2026/27 school year. Meeting Wednesday night, the District #18 Board of...

Schmitt: The Journey of a Veteran is marked by sacrifice

A hometown hero, having served eight years in the U.S. Army, came home to give the Veterans Day Address. Students from both of Elgin schools...

Schmitt to be guest speaker at Elgin Vets Day program

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...