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Missouri S&T announces honor list

ROLLA, Mo. — Allie Dingfield of Blair was named to the honor list at Missouri University of Science and Technology for the Fall 2023 semester. To be included on the honor list, students …

Library to host 5th annual student art exhibit

During the month of March, the Blair Public Library is excited to celebrate its fifth year of partnership with the Blair Community Schools and the art educators and administrators by hosting an …

Blood drive hosted at high school

The Arlington National Honor Society is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday from 7 a.m–1 p.m. at Arlington High School in the old gym, 709 N Ninth St. Donors are invited to sign up …
The proposed rendering of the Generations Park amenities.

Scaled-down Generations Park will still be special

The scaled-down plans for Blair’s Generations Park will still make it a one-of-a- kind space for Washington County. By taking out a parking lot, reducing the number of bathroom stalls, …
The Blair South Bypass looking west from County Road P35 and Bridgeview Drive.

South bypass will open by late July

Concrete may start being poured for the city of Blair’s long-awaited south bypass in the near future, and the new roadway is expected to be ready for use by the end of July. That is the …
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Former Blair Bear Luke Ladwig started for the Wartburg College Knights this past season. He and several more Washington County high school athletes continued their winter sports careers beyond the prep level.
Winter College Sports Roundup: Culmination of their work
While they once sunk baskets, pinned opponents and performed in Washington County, a number of Arlington Eagles, Blair Bears and Fort Calhoun Pioneers have extended their winter sports careers to the …
Abi Lundberg hits a return Tuesday during Blair High School tennis practice at Stemmermann Park.
Lundberg starts BHS tennis season as its top returner
Six Blair High School tennis players closed out coach David Christensen's first season last May at the Class B state tournament in Lincoln. Abi Lundberg was the only Bear there who didn't also …
Infielder Tanner Kyllo reaches for a high throw to second base Tuesday during Arlington High School baseball practice at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The Eagles start the season today in Ralston.
Eagles set high goals
Arlington High School senior Andy Misfeldt routinely arrives first at the Washington County Fairgrounds for baseball practice. “Easily,” he said Tuesday. Before anyone else arrived, the …
Zam Driver Turned Writer: State boys basketball tourney goes final
I detailed a few Washington County connections to the NSAA Girls Basketball State Championships last week, so it only seems fair to talk about the boys tournament this week. At the end of Saturday …
The Pioneers' Grayson Bouwman goes up for a layup Thursday at Fort Calhoun High School.
NCC names all-conference boys basketball team
Fort Calhoun senior Grayson Bouwman headlined Washington County's inclusion on the recently released All-Nebraska Capitol Conference boys basketball team. The first-team captain averaged 19.5 points, …
Nick Mohan, left, and David Poe practice archery during a 2005 physical education class at Arlington High School.
Times Gone By: AHS takes part in 2005 national archery program
Editor's Note: “A Look at Times Gone By” is an in-depth look at weekly Times Gone By entries compiled since 2015. These articles represent the history of Washington County sports. …
Obituaries
Harold Ray Wisecup, age 74 of Blair, passed away March 16, 2024. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 25, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair. Graveside services will …
Diana K. Snavely, age 73 of Blair, passed away Feb. 19, 2024 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church …
Melvin R. Rathjen, age 79 of Blair, entered into heavenly rest on March 12, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held March 20, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Passageway Church in Blair. Military …
Gochanour, Terry D. Feb. 20, 1952 - March 10, 2024 Preceded by parents Leland and Helen (Jorgensen); siblings: Beverly Logan (Otto), Billie (Jan), Ronald, Debra Robey (Mike); and Brother-in-law …
Susan Grace Jensen, age 76 of Omaha, formerly of Blair, passed away March 11, 2024. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Susan was born March 26, 1947 in Lyons, Neb., the daughter of …
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Imagine you are a parent struggling to make ends meet, to pay for housing, clothing and food for your family. We all know, first hand, how expensive groceries are these days. Putting food on the …
My letter is not written to address politics over the war between Israel and Palestine. This letter addresses gun ownership and the dangers of government gun control and gun confiscation. Prior to …
Gov. Pillen/Sen. Linehan pushed LB 753 through this spring — it provides tax credits to wealthy donors who give to private schools. While this sounds good, what the public needs to realize is …
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I want to thank the Enterprise Media Group for the wonderful coverage of the Washington County Museum, located in Fort Calhoun, Neb. The museum, a part of the Washington County Historical …
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