Elgin News

So youa ve always wanted to know how to make the perfect pie crust?A Herea s your chance to find out the secrets of the trade.

Chris and Julie Conn of Omaha are the proud parents of a new baby daughter, Rylan Amelia.A She was born on January 27, 2010 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, weighing 9 lbs, 2 oz and was 20 inches long.

St. Boniface Elementary School announced Monday that it has been awarded a grant of $625 by the Nebraska Arts Council.

The public is invited to join St. Boniface/PJCC students at an assembly this Thursday morning.

The 2010 Alumni Volleyball and Basketball Tournament will be held February 13-14 at Elgin Public Schools.

The Antelope County 4-H Program celebrated a 4-H Kick-Off Party Sunday, January 10 at the Neligh American Legion Club.

The Pope John students will hold a paper drive on Saturday, Jan. 16. Seniors and seventh graders are in charge of the project.

Rob and Katie Pelster of Waverly are the proud parents of a son, Robert Landon Pelster, born December 29, 2009 at 12:37 p.m. at St.

Elgin Fire & Rescue team members worked with the Oakdale Fire Department in putting out a house fire on Tuesday, January 5.A The call came into Elgin shortly before noon and sent crews to the Darrell Miller farm located five miles east, one mile north and 1/4 mile west of town.

Light refracting off ice crystals in the upper atmosphere created two sundogs Thursday morning.

BURWELL a ' Elgin Public-Pope John claimed third place in the Burwell Holiday Tournament by defeating Neligh-Oakdale 54 to 30 Wednesday afternoon.

Elgin residents are being reminded to clear any fire hydrants located on or near their property.A Having the hydrants and any utility meters easy to locate may prevent wasted time in repair issues or - more importantly - prevent loss of a person's property or life.

ELGIN a ' There are sure to be many moments to celebrate for the Elgin Public-Pope John Wolfpack in years to come, but the first moment few will forget took place Friday night.

The Elgin Chamber of Commerce/Community Club is asking residents to help a couple of families in need this Christmas season.

ELGIN a ' Playing just their second game of the season, the Elgin Public-Pope John Wolfpack looked like they were in mid-season form in posting a 58 to 33 victory over Plainview.

North Central District Health Department will hold two free H1N1 flu vaccine Community Clinics with the first beginning at the Elgin Public High School and will operate from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. and then at Pope John High School from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in Elgin on Friday, December 18, 2009.A A The Health Department will offer the H1N1 ...

Water and sewer rate increases, scheduled to go into effect in 2010, were approved Monday night by the Elgin City Council.

Robbie and Becky Evans recently completed the purchase of Stars & Stripes Corner Service in Elgin.

The Elgin Knights of Columbus announced Monday evening that they will be holding a Winter Stag on Saturday, January 16, 2010.

The future of the Grothe Grain building will be discussed Monday night when the Elgin City Council convenes for itsa December meeting.