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Elgin FFA livestock judging team qualifies for state

Several Elgin FFA members participated in the District 10 FFA Livestock Judging Event held earlier this month at Ord.  A Junior Team, consisting of Jayda...
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Wolfpack football team to have new look for ’24 season

News from school board meetings often comes from action items, but last week’s District #18 board made news from what was discussed earlier in...
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Public performance of one act play to be Sunday

PJCC students (l-r) Reese Stuhr, Aiden Klein, Jack Barlow, Ashlynne Charf, Tessa Barlow and Elise Ruterbories embrace the ‘talking stick’ during a scene from...
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City water rates to rise in 2024

Meeting last week, the Elgin City Council is moving forward with a plan to get the water budget out of the ‘red’ and back...
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Bartlett News

The Wheeler County Veterans Day program was held November 10th at 10:30 a.m.  at Wheeler Central. The event began with the members of Wheeler...
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‘Shop the North Pole’ is Friday & Saturday

A sure sign the holiday season is upon - the annual ‘Shop the North Pole’ event featuring vendors is almost here. The event will be...
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“Goodness in America”

One of the great things about living in a small Nebraska community is how neighbors help neighbors. On Monday, area farmers gathered with combines,...
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Elgin FFA students shine on Indy stage

The National FFA Organization announced the 2023 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for Food Products and Processing Systems on Friday, November 3.  FFA Advisor Julia...
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Veterans Day program to be Friday

The annual Veterans Day program will be held this Friday, November 10, at Elgin Public School. The event, which features presentations and music from students...
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Bartlett News

‘Trunk or Treat,’ was held at the Wheeler Central large gym,  October 31st  from 2:45 to 3:40 p.m. The event was to have been...

Commission approves CUP application for pipeline

Following a public hearing which began in September, the Antelope County Planning Commission decided in October to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) which...
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EPS, PJCC choirs perform at Tilden

The Elkhorn Valley Junior High Choral Clinic in Tilden was held on Thursday, October 26. Nearly 300 singers performed Be A Light, The Wellerman,...
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Wolfe, Dendiger share how opioid crisis can touch all

ELGIN — The opioid crisis gripping our country isn’t just in the big cities nor in far away states, but it’s down the block,...
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Elgin businesses, it’s time to talk turkey giveaway

It’s November and that means it’s time for the annual Turkey Giveaway! Businesses, contact the Elgin Review office (402-843-5500, elginreview@yahoo.com or message us via...
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2023 Halloween activities start on Saturday at county museum

A wide array of Halloween activities are on tap for the coming days. Beginning Saturday at noon and going to 3 p.m., the Antelope County...

Ethan Clark applies for open District #41 legislative seat

Last week, Ethan Clark of Ord, a candidate for the Nebraska State Legislature in the 41st Legislative District, officially applied for the open seat...
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One size fits all?

Members of the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad spent one day last week educating pre-schoolers and elementary students in Elgin about fire...
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Christman joins BCHC Foundation

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsey Christman to its Foundation Board. Christman brings a passion...
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Briese to begin new duties as state treasurer

By Tom Briese State Senator, District #41 On September 16, Governor Pillen announced that he is appointing me to fill the unexpired term of former State...
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Hailey Buss to join EPS teaching staff

There will a new face teaching students at Elgin Public School beginning in January. At last week’s meeting of the District #18 Board of Education,...