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Elgin FFA Labor Auction to be Friday night after game

It happens only once a year, that’s what makes it special. The annual Elgin FFA Labor Auction will be held this Friday night at Elgin...
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BCHC hires new CEO

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) announced last week that its Board of Directors appointed Caleb Poore as its next President and Chief Executive Officer...
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Show & Shine to be Sunday

All eyes will be on the south side of Elgin City Park this Sunday, September 10, for the 11th annual Elgin Show & Shine.  From...

40+ vendors to be at Treasures in the Park

It began six years ago and has grown each year - the annual Treasures in the Park celebration will be held this Sunday, September...
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Budget hearings dot the September calendar

Over the course of the coming days, tax subdivisions in Antelope and Wheeler County will be holding public hearings on Fiscal Year 2023/24 budgets. See...

Renovated east entrance at BCHC now open

ALBION – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) recently passed state inspections of Phase II.  The east emergency and hospital entrance are open again. Phase II consisted...
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Thank you ERPPD!

Another week, another sizable donation to the fund for the new Elgin Ambulance. Elkhorn Rural Public Power District, as part of its community development...
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Horses and mules put to work at plowing bee near Petersburg

Belgian horses and mules (above) caught the attention of spectators at the 41st annual Nebraska State Antique Tractor & Horse Plowing Bee held over...
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A new chapter in fandom has begun

Working together and with the support of local businesses, how fans enjoy sports and fine arts is stepping into a new era. Elgin Public Schools...
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Date set for public hearing on 2023/24 city budget

Having completed a budget workshop last week, Mayor Mike Schmitt and the Elgin City Council will now present the proposed Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget...
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Citizens asked for input on new comp plan

Antelope County is looking for your help. The county is in the beginning stages of developing a new comprehensive plan. These plans are used...
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Antique tractors take center stage this weekend

The 41st annual Nebraska State Antique Tractor & Horse Plowing Bee will be held this Friday thru Sunday, August 25-27. Held in conjunction with Rae...
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School District #18’s valuation tops $783 million

Valuations for tax subdivisions have been certified by Antelope County Assessor Kelli Mueller-Oltjenbruns. The valuations were posted on the county’s website last week. Valuations are...
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KC Hall to host Brandon Henn Benefit Saturday

A benefit for Brandon “Buff” Henn will be held here in Elgin. The event will be this Saturday, August 19, at the Knights of Columbus...

Hudl to live stream school activities, sports

The District #18 Board of Education finalized a plan which will allow school extra-curricular activities (including sports) to be live-streamed during the 2023/24 school...
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Council clears the way for September events

Summer can’t end without an Elgin Koed Group (EKG) celebration, right? Plans were announced last week by Janna Schrunk that the group will, indeed, have...
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Veterans Steak Fry Presentations

Last Monday (August 7th), those attending the annual Veterans Steak Fry were treated to a delicious steak meal, a speaker and some awards. Harper...
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City passes Ordinance #671 requiring outside contractors to register

Contractors and other outside businesses wishing to do business in Elgin will now need to register at City Hall before going forward. Meeting last week,...