New Donations Keep Coming in for The Homestead
Two more businesses have donated to The Homestead’s fund drive for a new roof. New donations have been received from Lordemann Insurance and Citizens...
Elgin Community Foundation Begins ‘Letter’ Campaign
During the holiday season we take time to count our blessings and show our thanks for the things we value most. The Elgin Community...
A Sweet Christmas!
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas...sweet times with family & friends, celebrating the birth of our Lord. E-R photo
Gov. Heineman Announces Tougher Drunk Driving Laws Starting in January
Gov. Dave Heineman Wednesday discussed the new drunk driving laws that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012. The tougher law should make Nebraskans...
EPS Christmas Concert Set For Thursday Night
The Christmas concert at Elgin Public Schools is Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. It will be held in the gym.
It would be wonderful...
School Board Begins Search for New Superintendent
Beginning now and for the next few weeks or months, the District #18 Board of Education fill be faced with the challenge of finding...
A White Christmas For Elgin
Snow is officially coating about everything in Elgin, including the Herb Mignery sculpture at Centennial Garden. E-R photo
Council Hires Tree Trimmer
With the deadline to trim trees hanging too low above city streets nearing, the Elgin City Council Monday night approved the hiring of a...
Homestead ‘Raise The Roof’ Campaign Underway
The Homestead (Elgin Housing Authority) is requesting donations for a much needed new roof. Due to a low occupancy rate the last few years,...
Congrats to the Wolfpack!
We are taking orders for this color poster & the color photo page. 13-1/4 x 21 inches, $15 plus tax. Call our office if...
Turkey Drawing Winners Announced
Drawings were held Friday afternoon for the annual Turkey Giveaway sponsored by the Elgin Community Club.
Businesses encouraged customers to sign up for the annual...
Wolfpack Pep Rally to be Held Sunday
Elgin Public-Pope John played their own version of ‘Monday Night Football,’ earning a trip to the Class D-1 State Championship game.
The Wolfpack (12-0) earned...
PJCC Takes First, EHS Fourth at NVC One-Act Play Competition
The One Act teams from Elgin High School (EHS) and Pope John XXIII Central Catholic (PJCC) competed yesterday (Tuesday) at the Niobrara Valley Conference...
Veteran’s Day Program Held
Residents, students and guests gathered at the EPS gymnasium on Friday morning to pay tribute to our veterans. Guest speaker Clarence Schmitt, an Elgin...
Update on Legislative Special Session
By Kate Sullivan
District #41 State Senator
As you no doubt know, the special legislative session to deal with pipelines is in full swing, but details...
NPPD Board Approves 2012 Rate Increase
Today, Nebraska Public Power District’s Board of Directors approved a 6.5 percent average rate increase for both its wholesale and retail customers. The increase...
Wolfpack Headed to Kenesaw to Face Blue Devils
Playing their third home playoff game in a row, Elgin Public-Pope John remained unbeaten with a 30 to 0 victory over South Loup.
Blake Anderson...
Special Session Update
From the Legislature
By Kate Sullivan
District #41 State Senator
How long will the special session last? At this point, I don’t know. The good news is...
FFA Junior Team Wins District Livestock Judging Contest
The Elgin FFA junior team of Ethan Fischer, Christian Dunn, Trent Bauer and Brett Kinney were district champions at the District 10 Livestock Judging...
Wolfpack Boys Advance To Play South Loup, Tues., Nov. 8
The Wolfpack took care of Overton last night (40-12) and now will host South Loup (Arnold/Calloway) next Tuesday evening, November 8. South Loup beat...