EPPJ faces ‘win or go home’ game Thursday
In just one day, the Elgin Public-Pope John boys basketball team will begin their quest for a something which has eluded the Wolfpack since...
Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 12
The date has been announced for the annual Easter Egg Hunt here in Elgin.
It will be held Saturday morning, April 12 (Palm Sunday weekend),...
EPS to host NVC Band Clinic
Elgin Public will be hosting the annual Niobrara Valley Conference Band Clinic on Monday, March 24.
EPS Music Instructor Eric Heithoff said the event will...
Free throw competition held Sunday in Albion
Elgin youth were among those competing Saturday to qualify for the State KC Free Throw competition to be held next month in Grand Island....
Big 3’s crush Kenesaw; send EPPJ to State
ELGIN — With their season on the line and just eight minutes left on the clock, Karson Kallhoff and his teammates ‘shot down’ Kenesaw...
Fluoride to be removed from city water in May
First discussed in January, the Elgin City Council Monday night approved a plan to remove fluoride from the city’s water supply.
Scheduled to begin in...
Crusaders earn 5th place at NVC
The Crusaders placed 5th in team sweepstakes Monday at the NVC Speech Tournament held at Wheeler Central High School.
Olivia Klein is the conference champion...
EPS Speech earned third place at NVC
On Monday the EPS Speech Team captured the third place plaque at the NVC Tournament in Bartlett.
Chloe Henn was the Conference Champion in Entertainment...
Wolfpack headed to State!
ELGIN — One month ago the Wolfpack boys basketball season was on the brink. A five-game losing streak had made doubters of some.
Those doubters...
Farewell reception for Sister Pat
A farewell reception is being planned for former Pope John XXIII Central Catholic teacher Sister Pat Hoffman.
The reception will be held Sunday, March 23,...
Elgin Community Christian Church brunch
Members of the Elgin Community Christian Church are preparing for a brunch open to the public this Sunday, March 9.
For two hours, from 11...
Benefit for Janna Schrunk
A benefit for rural Elgin resident Janna Schrunk will be held this Saturday, March 8, at the Elgin KC Hall.
Free will donations will be...
Lady Cougars ‘rebound’ past Wolfpack
TILDEN — After scoring the game’s first basket to take an early lead, Elgin Public-Pope John saw their post-season dreams go up in smoke...
Evans takes home state medal
OMAHA — Libby Evans capped the greatest season ever for a Wolfpack girls wrestler, finishing fourth in her weight class at the NSAA State...
BCHC Masquerade Ball
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) Foundation is excited to announce that ticket sales are now live for its biennial gala, a Masquerade Ball. The...
State FFA degree recipients
FFA Week is being observed this week by the Elgin Chapter. Members having earned State FFA Degrees are (front row, l-r): Taylor Beckman, Kellan...
St. Boniface Spring Auction
Just a few weeks down the road, the annual St. Boniface Spring Auction will be held Saturday, March 15.
The first bid starts at 5:30...
March ’tis the season’ for fish fry
March in Nebraska means, among many things, a local fish fry.
That will again be the case in and around Elgin.
The Elgin Knights of Columbus...
Beckman chosen for NEN All-Star Football Classic
Organizers of the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic Friday announced the list of players who will play in this year’s game.
Among the selections for...
New teacher hired to replace Heithoff at EPS
A familiar face to students, having served as a substitute teacher this semester, Brian McGill has been hired as a full-time teacher at Elgin...