Fairboard welcomes new members The Washington County Fairboard recently met for their regular February meeting and welcomed Jason Arp of Kennard and John Hinton of Blair as new members to the board.  They acknowledged the efforts of retiring members, Doug Wolfe and Matt Nielsen.  This year’s fair dates are Aug. 6 - 11, and the theme will be “Kids and Kritters.” Shown, from left, front:   Tom Valasek, Treasurer; Gary Lambrecht, Vice President; Ed Talbot, Secretary; and Steve Kruger, President; back, Jason Arp, John Hinton, Kara Neuverth, Jason Cloudt, and Kevin Weimer.

Real-life 'calendar girls' raise money to fight cancer

From left, Theese Weber, Teda Meints and Malinda Jepson, part of the “Exposed: Real Women for a Real Cure” calendar. In the 2003 film, "Calendar Girls," a group of English women agree to pose nude to raise funds for a local hospital. Fast forward to August 2010, when "Project Pink'd" unveiled "Exposed: Real Women for a Real Cure" calendar at a grand event at Joslyn Castle in Omaha. Amongst the lovely ladies daring to bare it for the cause are Malinda Jepsen of Blair, her niece, Theese Weber of Firth, and Jepsen's aunt, Teda Meints of Cortland. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

BACF now accepting grant applications

The Blair Area Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Pro-life memorial dedicated in Fort Calhoun

On Saturday, Aug. 21, the Fort Calhoun Knights of Columbus, along with the members of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fort Calhoun, dedicated a pro-life memorial. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

New pastor ready to serve Arlington

As Pastor John Hogue and his family arrived in Arlington, they found a welcome sight: more than 50 volunteers, ready and willing to help them unload their two 26-foot trucks. Friday, August 20, 2010

Girl Scout sign-up Aug. 18 in FC; Aug. 26 in Blair

Girl Scout Troops are currently forming in Fort Calhoun and Blair for all grades. Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Blair grad featured on college billboards

If the face you see on that billboard for Northwest Missouri State University seems familiar, well, it Friday, August 13, 2010

Washington County Habitat for Humanity seeks land donations

With two successful builds under their belt, Washington County Habitat for Humanity is looking to help more families within the county. Friday, August 13, 2010