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Hinkle, Beckman selected to attend 2024 Boys State

Two juniors from Elgin Public School will be attending Cornhusker Boys’ State this summer in Lincoln. Legion Commander Gary Hoefer announced last week that Austin...

Getzfred is new Elgin Postmaster

“I’m glad to be here!” Those are the words of Elgin’s new postmaster. A former graduate of Elgin High School is now serving here as postmaster....

AMH is a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital Award winner and only “Double-Award” Winner

Antelope Memorial Hospital has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in America (out of 1,353). This outstanding award is...

BCHC recognized as top 20 Critical Access Hospital Award winner

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) proudly announces its recognition as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Award Winner for the third consecutive year.  The...

More events set for 2024 Vetch Days, June 10, 11 & 12

Plans for the 2024 Vetch Days came together quite a bit more at last week’s Elgin Chamber of Commerce/Community Club meeting. The group voted to...

Sounding of tornado sirens explained

month, the City of Elgin has made a change in the process for blowing the tornado siren. The Elgin City Council has discussed for several...

Elgin FFA members among over 7,700 attending State FFA Convention

With another FFA State Convention in the books, the Elgin FFA members have lot’s to be proud of this year. The theme for this...

District #18 School Board to meet next week

Members of the District #18 Board of Education will gather next week for their regular monthly meeting. The school board is scheduled to meet at...

EPS brings home two state speech medals

Members of the EPS Speech Team were rewarded Friday for all of the hard work they’ve put in over the last few months. Six team...

Working tirelessly, they’re nearing fundraising goal

By: Jane Schuchardt The green clover symbolizing the four H’s anchoring the 4-H motto – head, heart, hands, and health – is sprouting a new...

Ag Society names contractors for Youth Enrichment Center

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Antelope County Ag Society met to discuss the new Youth Enrichment Center. Attending the meeting were Ryan Stearns,...

Barlow named state champion

The Pope John Crusaders speech team brought home one medal, a gold medal, from the Class D2 State Speech Competition held Friday at Kearney...

Students chosen for Academic All-State

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...

Outstanding Achievements by Elgin FFA Members

Elgin FFA’s Farm Business Management team, consisting of (l-r) Jarek Erickson, Nick Anderson, Baylee Busteed and Keyera Eisenhauer, recently finished second overall in district...

PJCC qualifies 11 for State Speech

The Pope John Speech Team had a very successful day at the D2-2 Distict Tournament in Scribner-Snyder on Monday.  The team placed third overall, qualifying...

Vetch Days activities discussed

Approximately 20 people brought their ideas to the table last Wednesday evening -- the topic, Vetch Days. Members of the Elgin Chamber of Commerce/Community Club,...

EPS to send six students to State Speech

Results late Tuesday show that Elgin Public Schools will be sending a number of students to Kearney next week for State Speech. Competing at Stuart...
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Marin Schindler, 29, passes following cancer battle

Marin E. Schindler, 29 of Elgin, NE passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE, following a hard-fought three-year battle...
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PJCC speech team at Riverside competition

The Pope John Speech Team brought home a slew of medals last week, competing at the Riverside Speech Meet. Olivia Klein and Juliana McNally earned...
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EPS earns more medals at Riverside

The Elgin Speech Team competed in their final regular season meet on Wednesday.  The team traveled to Riverside for a nineteen-team meet featuring approximately 300...