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Elgin Men’s Charitable Corporation forms, changes in store

From this week's issue of The Elgin Review by Lynell Morgan Co-Publisher It all began at the Elgin Knights of Columbus Hall. It then moved to the...

Wolfpack football suffers opening season loss

The Elgin Public-Pope John Wolfpack football team traveled to Burwell for their season-opening game on Friday night. They returned home suffering a loss, 61-0,...

Wolfpack volleyball at Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic

The EPPJ Wolfpack volleyball teamed matched up against two opponents on Saturday at the Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic.  With all teams fairly evenly matched...
2017 EPPJ Wolfpack Volleyball Team

Wolfpack netters hoping to build on last year’s success

By Dennis Morgan Publisher ELGIN — When your team has produced the best season ever in the young history of Elgin Public/Pope John volleyball, what do...
2017 EPPJ Wolfpack Football Team

Wolfpack seeking to return to winning ways in 2017

By Dennis Morgan Publisher ELGIN — A new season means new opportunities for players to shine. That’s what the Elgin Public/Pope John football team is hoping for...
Maximum eclipse was reached at 12:59 pm

The Eclipse in Elgin

The Sun, the Moon and - in some locations, the stars - put on a celestial light show Monday as a rare solar eclipse...
First day of school at St. Boniface Elementary

The first day of school in Elgin, 2017

School in Elgin began this morning in earnest. Here are just a handful of photos from the elementary schools this morning as the kids...

Important information for Wolfpack fans attending volleyball jamboree in Grand Island

Attention Elgin Public/Pope John Wolfpack parents and fans planning to attend the Volleyball Jamboree at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island on Saturday,...

Commissioners set September 12 as tentative date for public hearing on zoning regulations

Meeting last week, the Antelope County Commissioners took another step forward in developing new county-wide zoning regulations. The commissioners tentatively set the date for a...

Proceedings — Antelope County Commissioners

ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska August 1, 2017 Chairman opened meeting.  Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Correspondence was reviewed. Approved minutes of the June...
Bob Nichols and Kaye Day with the Good Hand Award

Bob Nichols Good Hand Award recipient

The Herb & Sherry Mignery “Good Hand” Award was presented Saturday night at the Wheeler County Fair in Bartlett. Recipient of the award this year...
Longtime Wheeler Co. resident Orville MIller honored

Wheeler County honors WWII Vet Orville Miller

Red, white and blue flags, the symbol of our country, were on display Saturday evening in the rodeo arena as Wheeler County saluted World...

Bloodmobile coming to Elgin August 23

The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a chronic summer blood shortage. To...

Top prices paid at Antelope County Livestock Premium Sale

Buyers and sellers converged on the livestock arena Saturday afternoon for the seventh annual Antelope County Livestock Premium Sale. The sale lasted for nearly two...

Elgin Swimming Pool to close for season on Sunday, August 20

Closer to home, swimmers are advised to not put away those swimming suits yet. The new Elgin Swimming Pool will have extended hours in...
Elgin Nebraska residents prepared to show at the Antelope County Fair.

Elgin Nebraska helps keep things “buzzing” at the Antelope County Fair

Many Elgin Nebraska youth and adults played an active part in the Antelope County Fair. Be it showing an animal, volunteering or entering the...
An extra-special dance on a special day.

Neil Childers fulfills a dream for his daughter’s wedding

What a beautiful day for a wedding, and for making a resident’s dream come true for his daughter’s big day! The day was everything Lauren...

Antelope County Fair in full swing!

The fairgrounds are buzzing with activity, especially around the livestock.  Here are just a few photos of Elgin kids busing doing "the fair thing".
Celebrate - wear underwear!

As you get dressed on Saturday….

Moms have long warned their children to always wear clean underwear in case they are "in an accident!" Although there are probably better reasons...

“Booms” takes second at state softball tournament

The Boomerang’s mens slow-pitch softball team matched their skills against some of the best teams from across the state last weekend at the Class...