City to seek new water well
The process began in 2016 for the City of Elgin to get a new well with hopes that it would meet the needs of...
Without lifeguards, swimming pool won’t open
It wasn’t long ago, the Elgin community used a gift to the community, community donations and issuing bonds to build one of the nicest...
70 years continuous membership
Having called Antelope County home his entire life, Percy Payne joined the Navy and served his country during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning home,...
Martinsen, Busteed chosen to attend 2023 Girls State
Two juniors from Elgin Public School have been chosen to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State in June.
Baylee Busteed, the daughter of Casey...
Governor Jim Pillen coming to Elgin on April 24
By Dennis Morgan
Co-Publisher
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is scheduled to come to Elgin later this month to speak to students from both Pope John and...
Mosers receive Roncalli Award Sunday night
The 37th Annual Pope John Development Dinner was held Sunday evening, April 2nd at Werner Hall in Petersburg.
One of the highlights of the Development...
Tickets on sale for ‘Da Ladies Night Out’
The 26th annual ‘Da Ladies Night Out’ will be held Wednesday, April 12.
To be held at the KC Hall in Elgin, doors will open...
Roncalli Award to be presented Sunday night
37th Annual Pope John Development Dinner
A couple who have said “yes” to Pope John in so many facets will be recognized this weekend as...
PJCC Spring musical dates announced
“Singin’ In the Rain” is a stage musical adapted from the 1952 movie of the same name set in Hollywood in the diminishing days...
EPS hires two new teachers
Meeting last week, the District #18 Board of Education filled two teaching vacancies.
The board formally hired two teachers as they continue to work towards...
Prom grand march to be Saturday night
With Spring comes time for the junior-senior proms at schools across the land.
The Elgin Public-Pope John Junior-Senior Prom will be held this Saturday, March...
SCS moving forward securing easements for multi-state carbon capture/storage project
By Jessie Reestman and
Dennis Morgan
It appears that the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions (SCS) Pipeline Project is closer to becoming a reality.
At last week’s meeting...
St. Boniface Spring Benefit Auction nears
Saturday night, March 18, will be the annual St. Boniface Spring Benefit Auction.
To be held at the Elgin Knights of Columbus Hall, doors will...
School board to hire two new teachers
Several weeks ago, School District #18 received a resignation letter from elementary instructor Crystal Borer.
It appears that they may have found her replacement.
The school...
PJCC to send numerous entries to state speech
The Pope John Speech Crusaders are District D2-2 Champions! Competing Monday at the D2-2 District Tournament, hosted by Pope John, long hours of practice...
EPS speech team places third at D1-3 District
The Elgin Public Speech team competed at the D1-3 speech meet hosted by Creighton on Monday.
Eight of the team’s 10 events reached finals, resulting...
Rutjens awarded bid for new water meters
Work is expected to begin later this year on the installation of new water meters throughout Elgin.
On Monday night, the Elgin City Council accepted...
Tentative June dates announced for Vetch Days
It’s early March and, in the weather forecast, there’s a chance for snow this week in Antelope County.
Despite Winter holding on, there’s no reason...
Knights Fish Fry to be held Friday night
Many members of the Elgin Chapter of Knights of Columbus will be busy in the kitchen at the KC Hall Friday night, March 3.
Long...
