Spinning Tales
KEARNEY — Rock n’ Roll bands, back in the day when I knew more about music than anything else, would put out new albums...
PJCC speech team brings home medals
PJCC speech team brings home medals from two different meets. Friday in Norfolk, Jack Barlow placed sixth in Humorous Prose at the Lutheran High...
EPS speechsters earn medals at three competitions
A short-handed speech team brought home medals from the Eagle Classic at Lutheran High Northeast on Friday, February 23. Due to the District basketball...
Wastewater plant in need of major repairs
A public notice on the wall of the Elgin Post Office last week notified residents that there is a problem with its wastewater treatment...
Benchwarmers to entertain at IZ Salad Supper
The annual Immanuel Zion (IZ) Salad Supper 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024 features four-hand keyboard entertainers Pat Miller and David Shipley.
The Lincoln duo,...
Beckman the latest to file for re-election
The deadline has passed for incumbents to file for re-election in Antelope County and across Nebraska.
The deadline was Thursday, February 15.
As expected, District #18...
Rural Elgin woman found dead in home
Multiple law enforcement agencies were called to a rural home Wednesday afternoon, January 17, to conduct an investigation into the death of Debra Grothe,...
Kalvelage Trust donates to new ambulance
Elgin EMTs were proud to recognize one of the largest donations so far for the Elgin Rescue Service fundraising campaign for a new ambulance...
2024 Vetch Days dates announced
It’s a date everyone circles on their calendars so get your markers out!
Elgin’s very own celebration - Vetch Days - will again be held...
Elgin Men’s Charitable Corporation will hold Pre-Lent Fish Fry
Nebraska is known for fish frys during Lent. The Elgin Men’s Charitable Corporation (EMCC) have announced they will have a Pre-Lent Fish Fry. The...
Elgin Area Community Foundation still accepting donations
To date, almost $4,200 has been received in donations large and small. Recent donations were received from Robert Bauer, Todd Heithoff, Barbara Meyer, Terry...
Evening With Friends Tickets On Sale
The annual ‘Evening With Friends’ gala will be held Sunday, January 28. This year’s theme is “Blue Tie Affair.” Tickets to the event can...
District #18 Meets Tonight
The District #18 Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 10 (tonight).
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30...
Council Gets Update On New Water Meters
2024 will mark the year new water meters were installed at homes and businesses here in Elgin.
The Elgin City Council, meeting last week, were...
Boone County Fair Entertainment Announced
The Boone County Fair has announced its grandstand entertainment for 2024. Country music sensation The Eli Young Band with special guest Walker Montgomery will...
EVFD Busy During 2023
The Elgin Volunteer Fire Department responded to 15 fire/emergency calls during 2023.
End-of-the-year statistics were shared last month with residents as part of a fund-raising...
Nine students Earn Academic All-State Honors
Each year since 2006, the Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association recognize students who have been nominated by their schools,...
Christmas Lighting Contest Winners Announced
Results of the Christmas Lighting Contest sponsored by the Elgin Chamber/Community Club were announced this past week. Winning the “Residential” division were Todd and...
Christmas Day snowstorm drops 6-8 inches
The first major snowstorm of the season gave Elgin and much of Nebraska a ‘White Christmas.’ An estimated six to eight inches of snow,...
Madison Holiday Basketball Tournament Pairings Set
Both the boys and girls varsity basketball teams will be playing a holiday tournament again this season.
The Madison Holiday Tournament will be December 28-29.
In...
