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TeamMates to be honored

January is Mentor Month and Elgin Public School plans to recognize TeamMates mentors and mentees during the Wolfpack/West Holt basketball games on Friday night,...

Twelve awarded ‘letters’ at volleyball awards

The 2004 Wolfpack volleyball season may be in the books, but the final chapter took place last Tuesday night. Coach Jordynn Luettel recognized the contributions...

Commissioners re-appoint three to planning commission

The Antelope County Board of Commissioners wasted no time last week making appointments to a number of various boards. During the meeting, the following actions...

Expansion of city landfill discussed

Meeting last week, the Elgin City Council discussed the possible acquisition of land to expand the city’s landfill. Located west of town, the landfill has...

City exploring options for lagoon system

Could a lagoon system be put in place in the near future to address the issue of the aging wastewater treatment plant? The Elgin City...
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Hunwardsen finds success with Western T Brand business

By: Jane Schuchardt Editor’s Note: This continues a series of articles celebrating pride in our town and its surroundings shown through the experience of residents,...

Students earn NSAA Academic All-State honors

Excellence in the classroom and in extracurricular activities is the goal of every high school student. Students from Elgin Public and Pope John Central Catholic...

District #18 School Board to meet next week

The District #18 Board of Education will meet in regular session on Wednesday evening, January 15. The meeting, to be held in the board...

Benefit account established for Kaitlyn Dozler

A benefit account has been set up at the Bank of Elgin for Kaitlyn Dozler of Neligh following an accident Saturday which claimed the...

Tickets on sale for ‘Evening with Friends’ gala

“A Night to Sparkle” is the theme for the 2025 Evening With Friends gala. Once again the Elgin Knights of Columbus Hall will host the...

AC Shooters Club Gun Show to be held January 4-5

It’s an event which people look forward to every year following New Year’s Day. The 35th annual Gun Show at the Antelope County Fairgrounds will...

January Elgin City Council meeting is Monday

Monday night, January 6, will be the first meeting of the new calendar year for the Elgin City Council. Scheduled to begin promptly at 7:30...

Gordon “Feller” Baker, 93

Gordon “Feller” Baker, 93 of Neligh, NE died Monday, December 16, 2024 at Arbor Care Center in Neligh, NE.  A Mass of Christian Burial was...

Year in Review: January-June 2024

Here’s a look back at the happenings which shaped and defined the first six months of 2024 in and around Elgin. January New water meters are...

Joan M. Kallhoff, 89

Joan M. Kallhoff, 89 formerly of O’Neill, NE died Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk, NE.  Services were held Saturday,...

Geraldine M. “Jeri” Childers, 87

Geraldine M. “Jeri” Childers was born July 21, 1937, in Elgin to Gerald and Julia Zegers. She passed away on December 7, 2024 surrounded...

EPPJ wrestling tournaments set for Friday and Saturday

The Elgin Public-Pope John annual Girls Wrestling Tournament will be held this Friday, December 20, at St. Boniface Auditorium. Approximately 20 teams are scheduled to...
Members of the Young N' Lively prepare for the Christmas season by hanging lights.

Bringing yuletide cheer just part of Young N’ Lively club as it turns 50

By: Jane Schuchardt Editor’s Note: This continues a series of articles celebrating pride in our town and its surroundings shown through the experience of residents...

District #18 to accept one early retirement application

Early retirement. It’s something everyone thinks of, especially those who have worked for a school, a company for many years. The District #18 Board of Education,...

Proceedings of the December 2, 2024 Meeting, The Elgin City Council

ELGIN CITY COUNCIL Proceedings December 2, 2024 The Elgin City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., pursuant to posted notice....