Opinion | Washington County Enterprise

Easter Sunday

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!! I hope your Easter was both meaningful and a joy for you and those close to you. As a pastor, I can say it’s truly a celebration when Easter Sunday … more

By Russ Foust | 4/13/23

Letter to the editor

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and The Bridge is hosting a few events to show our support for those who have been impacted by sexual assault and remind everyone that … more

4/11/23

Alcohol importation, broadband and corporate income taxes

We are finally making headway here in Lincoln, slowly but surely. After a passionate debate last week, the majority of senators voted to change the rules of the Legislature to encourage the body … more

By Sen. Ben Hansen | 4/7/23

Volunteer firefighters deserve our appreciation

The five Washington County volunteer fire departments — Blair, Kennard, Herman, Arlington and Fort Calhoun — are constantly on the move fighting grass and structure fires, assisting … more

4/7/23

Working together

The first four children of Leah, born to Jacob, were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah. They grew up together. It’s natural for these four to stick together. In Judges 1:3, we see Judah make … more

By Chuck Larsen | 4/7/23

All about the Galapagos Islands

About 600 miles west of Ecuador, South America, in the Pacific Ocean are a group of small islands called the Galapagos Islands. They came into existence millions of years ago when volcanoes on … more

By Larrie Stone | 4/7/23

Are you going to watch Nebraska's spring game this year?

4/7/23

Letter to the editor

Candidate Jim Pillen didn't speak to us (the public) before the election, and he still does not speak to us since the election. In the majority of the other statewide races this past November, … more

4/6/23

Donkeys: Underappreciated animals

The donkey (aka burro or ass) is a hoofed mammal in the same family as the horse and zebra. They have long, floppy ears and tend to be stockier than horses or zebras. Donkeys come in a variety … more

By Larrie Stone | 3/31/23

A fence with a hole

Out walking the other day, I saw a fence with a broken panel. It was only two or three boards that had fallen in, but I thought if they have a dog, they won’t for long! And since we do get … more

By Steve Hopple, Preacher/Evangelist — Blair Church of Christ | 3/31/23

Editorial: Pillen stealth mode is curious

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen apparently must consider himself a stealth governor. Since taking office three months ago, he has not provided schedules for his day-to-day activities nor that of … more

3/31/23

Hansen: 'Legislature at a standstill'

This session has been unique in that we are more than 50 days into the 90-day session without a single bill ready for the governor’s signature. When a bill gets voted out of committee, it … more

By Sen. Ben Hansen | 3/31/23

As the temperatures slowly begin to rise, do you make your kids go play outdoors and away from their gaming consoles and computers?

a. We plan activities with our kids to get them outdoors and playing when it is nice. b. We limit their “screen time” and they are hardly ever home as … more

3/30/23

Editorial: Shelter, community continue efforts to help animals

The Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter and community members have one similar goal in mind: making sure the animals that enter the shelter leave to loving homes. Time and time again, the shelter … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 3/24/23

Legislature wraps up hearings

This week marked the final week of hearings for over 800 bills introduced in the 108 th Legislature. I completed this phase of the session by presenting two bills before the Appropriations … more

By Sen. Ben Hansen | 3/24/23

God saves us from aimlessness and sin

By Pastor Randy L. Sanders — Arlington Community Church, UCC Based on Jeremiah 2:11 and Romans 5:18-19 Most people respond to God as a being that they call … more

3/24/23

EDITORIAL: Women’s History Month applies to Washington County, too

In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8, 1980, as National Women’s History Week. After several states made a routine of declaring March as Women’s … more

3/17/23

Broken and beautiful

In 2006, musical artist Mark Schultz released a song called “Broken and Beautiful.” The song describes that we are all broken. We have broken parts within our hearts, in our relationships … more

By Mark Degner | 3/17/23

Misty

After Alfie's passing, when I arrived home from the vet, I started walking along our usual route through the park. I just had to keep moving, I could not be still. My heartbreak and anguish after … more

By Doug Cook | 3/17/23

Hansen: 'The postcard bill' sees no opposition

The only bill of mine that was referred to the Revenue Committee was heard last week without opposition. LB 529 made changes to what many call “the postcard bill.” In September of … more

Sen. Ben Hansen | 3/17/23

Introducing the JWST

The "new kid on the block" in the world of astronomy is NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This new, $10 billion, space observatory, was launched in December of 2021, and is the … more

By Larrie Stone | 3/17/23

How many college basketball brackets are you filling out this year?

3/17/23

Fine arts in schools should be celebrated

With the spring season upon us, many schools across the county are preparing for their performances and competitions in the fine arts realm. Fine arts encapsulate visual art, theater and music, … more

3/10/23

Corn's many uses

Corn (also called maize), like wheat and rice, is a grass that has become highly modified by artificial selection and recent genetic technology. We use the seeds or "grains" for a variety … more

By Larrie Stone | 3/10/23

Hansen: Education bills on Legislative docket

We were finally able to engage in substantive debate last week with conversations surrounding LB 77. This bill would help Nebraska join 25 other states in allowing its citizens to carry a concealed … more

By Ben Hansen | 3/10/23