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Alfalfa Field Day to be July 9 at Farm Near Ord

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension in Garfield, Loup & Wheeler Counties, the Burwell Affiliate of the Nebraska Cattlemen, and Arrow Seed is proud to announce that they will be sponsoring an Alfalfa Field Day on Thursday, July 9, 2009.  The site for the event... [Read more...]

Benefits of Wind Energy Touted During Trip to Ainsworth Wind Farm

Elkhorn Rural Public Power District recently sponsored a bus tour of Nebraska Public Power District’s wind energy facility at Ainsworth. The primary purpose of the trip was to inform ERPPD customers (and particularly those who have an interest in a potential wind energy generating... [Read more...]

Equalization Board to Hold Public Hearings

The County Board of Supervisors of Antelope County, Nebraska will hold County Board of Equalization meetings in the Supervisor’s room in the Antelope County Courthouse annex, Neligh, Nebraska on Wednesday through Friday, July 8-10, beginning at 9 a.m. The purpose will be to... [Read more...]

Local News

Scholarship Funds Raised

Elgin’s softball girls raised $550 for the Shari Schiltmeyer Scholarship Fund at their bake sale on June 23. The 10 & Under and 12 & Under softball girls all brought baked goods to the bake sale. The softball girls are planning a car wash on... [Read more...]

July 1, 2009 | Comments Off

Kids’ Races Highlight Vetch Days

Boys and girls participated last week in the Vetch Days’ Kids Races. Fore the complete story, subscribe to the Elgin Review  Read More →

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St. Boniface Students Return for Alumni Banquet

The St. Boniface School 66th Alumni Banquet was held Saturday night, June 27, 2009, celebrating 105 years. Alumni Committee Officers this year were: President, Don Mackel — Vice President, Gerald Moser — Secretary-Treasurer, Margaret Dozler,... [Read more...]

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Births

New Arrivals - Miller and Bergman

Gareth Lee Miller was born on June 4, 2009 at Banner Health Hospital in Ogallala NE to Dr. Troy and Danene (Hellbusch) Miller. He weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. He is welcomed home by three sisters Charlie (11), Veronica (10), and Andrea... [Read more...]

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Local Sports

12 & Under Girls Finish Softball Season

On June 18, Elgin 12 & Under girls hosted Creighton for a doubleheader. In the first game, Elgin came up shot, losing 19 to 17. Hayley Stamp started on the mound and struck out one batter. Kayla Nelson came in to finish the game, striking out two... [Read more...]

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Local 4-H Team Wins Local Contest

Four Antelope County 4-Hers, representing Nebraska, brought home the gold honors from the National Shooting Sports invitational last week. The four-day event was held at the Heartland Shooting Sports Park near Grand Island.  Fore the complete story,... [Read more...]

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Bauer, Henkenius Help West Win

HASTINGS — Elgin’s Tad Henkenius scored the West’ first touchdown then watched as Ewing’s Brett Kaczor took over the game, leading the team to a 32 to 22 victory Saturday in the Sertoma 8-Man Classic. Kaczor set a record with 132 yards rushing... [Read more...]

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Deaths

Death Notices - Pelster and Scholl

Claire L. Pelster, 77 of Petersburg, Nebraska died Monday, June 29, 2009 at the Friendship Villa Nursing Home in Spalding, Nebraska. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Petersburg with Fr. Stan Schmit... [Read more...]

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