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    Schools Celebrate Graduation

    Schools Celebrate Graduation

    Seniors at both Elgin Public High School and Pope John XXIII Central Catholic held commencement ceremonies this weekend.  Mykil Copeland (left) accepts his diploma from school board member Steve Heithoff. Right: Jennifer Tharnish proudly displays her diploma as one of 21 graduating... [Read more...]

    EPS to Host Open House for Retirees

    The public is invited to attend an open house reception to honor four retiring employees at School District #18. Teachers Elaine Meyers, Deb Jones and Doug Jones in addition to Head Custodian Allen Beckman are retiring at the end of the school year. A reception in their honor... [Read more...]

    PACs Biggest Donors to Sullivan Campaign

    Candidates for 11 Greater Nebraska legislative districts spent more than $800,000 on their 2012 campaigns, according to reports filed with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Tens of thousands of dollars came from banking, business, education and medical groups,... [Read more...]

    Local News

    District #18 School Board Searches for New Science Teacher

    A long-time teacher at Elgin Public Schools has been released from her 2013-14 signed contract to accept a teaching position at Wayne State College with the hiring of a Columbus native to fill the position. Science instructor Sara Walsh, who has taught... [Read more...]

    May 16, 2013 | Comments Off

    Pope John Graduates Receive Diplomas Sunday

    Members of the 46th graduating class of Pope John Central Catholic High School were awarded diplomas during a program Sunday afternoon. On a picture-perfect day, 21 seniors saw their goals of graduating from high school come to fruition. During the hour-long... [Read more...]

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    EHS Graduation Held Saturday

    As a rite of passage, thirteen seniors at Elgin High School ended one phase of their live and began a new one Saturday. Commencement exercises were held Saturday evening as the senior class accepted diplomas and took their first steps as alumni. The gymnasium... [Read more...]

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    Births

    Hadley Bergman

    Rodney and Alyssa (Dinslage) Bergman of Orchard are the parents of a daughter, Hadley Grace who was born May 2, 2013. She weighed six pounds, 10 1/2 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Gary and Bonnie Dinslage of Elgin, and Roger and Nancy... [Read more...]

    May 16, 2013 | Comments Off


    Local Sports

    Wolfpack Golf Team Qualifies for State

    GRAND ISLAND — Competing in 90-degree temperatures and high winds, the Wolfpack varsity golf team Tuesday qualified for the State Class C Golf Tournament. Competing in the C-4 District Golf Tournament at Indianhead Golf Course, EPPJ finished second... [Read more...]

    May 16, 2013 | Comments Off

    Wolfpack Qualify Three for State Track

    ATKINSON — The Wolfpack varsity track team qualified three to take part in the State Track & Field Championships later this week at Burke Stadium in Omaha. Competing Thursday in Class C Districts at West Holt High School, Wolfpack athletes qualified... [Read more...]

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    Wolfpack Qualifies Three for State Track Meet

    Three Wolfpack track athletes have qualified for the State Track and Field Championships to be held May 17-18 at Burke Stadium in Omaha. Competing at the district track meet at Atkinson, the following track team members qualified for state. They and the... [Read more...]

    May 10, 2013 | Comments Off


    Deaths

    James H. Ziegenbein

    A memorial service for James H. Ziegenbein, 96 of Neligh, NE, will be held Sunday, May 26 at 3 p.m. at the Neligh Senior Center, south Main Street, Neligh. James died December 14, 2012 at the Golden Living Center, Neligh. Burial at a later date.  Read More →

    May 16, 2013 | Comments Off