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Blair Board of Education member Tim Welch resigned at the last meeting because, in his opinion, not enough is being done to control bullying in the school district.
Residents complain about bullying, reading curriculum in Blair
Man allegedly on meth arrested in Blair after pursuit
Vehicles lined up along Colfax Street and through the Recycling Center building Friday Afternoon to drop off household hazardous waste products.
Saying 'goodbye' to household hazardous waste
Dust and dirt billow as Jarett and Tim Andersen recently harvest soybeans east of Kennard.
Lack of rain not harming the harvest, but it is causing other problems
Blair FFA Dairy Judging Participants competed in Wayne on Sept. 25th. Front row, from the left: Tregan Baker, Ariyawna Ryks, Danielle Garcia, Kayleigh Thies, Madi Kuhr, Tiegan Daniel, Stevie Avila, Renae McWilliams, Natalie McWilliams, Cecelia LaMontia, Braylee Duckworth, Kaylee Knapp, Eloise Russell, Kora Wehrli. Back row, from the left: Katelyn Mitchell, Jasmine Hodges, Maggie Meyer, Somer Schultz, Bailey Domann, Tyce Craig-Larsen, Reata Malmberg, Isaak Schultz, Aaron Hinman, Hailey Jackson, Avery Mohr, Jaydyn Backman, Aidan Werth, Wyatt Gunderson, Wyatt Fleming, Carson Faue, Daniel Heaton, Mason Stoddard, Luke Raymond, Henry Valasek, Jaxon Logan, Vincent LaMontia, Jakob Gaskill, Devin Larson, Levi Beyer, Elijah Tabor.
Blair’s FFA members staying busy
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Blair's firefighters use a tool for dispensing the same amount of batter and for making uniform sized pancakes on top of a slowly spinning griddle.

Blair’s Volunteer Fire Department flips up some fun

The Blair Volunteer Fire Department held its 54th annual pancake breakfast and open house last Sunday. The community gathered in the Blair Fire Department South Station as the department flipped …
The 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band wear Union Infantry uniforms and play pre-Civil War era instruments during last Sunday's concert at Ft. Atkinson State Historical Park.

And the band played on

Last Sunday, the 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band took part in the last weekend of Living History festivities at Ft. Atkinson State Historical Park for 2024. In addition to living history, the …

Tim Welch resigns from Blair Board of Education

The resignation of former Blair Community Schools Board of Education member Tim Welch was accepted at Monday night's meeting. In a Tuesday morning interview with the Washington County …
Dana College alumni gather Saturday morning at the Danish American Archive & Library for coffee and pastries.

Weather was warm, spirits high for Dana’s annual homecoming

Dana College Homecoming events last Saturday included the annual meet and greet with coffee and kringle and other pastries at the Danish American Archive and LIbrary on Washington Street.   …
Blair Bear mascot and cheerleaders greet students along the homecoming parade route Friday afternoon.

A full BHS homecoming

Viewing Jackson and Park streets Friday afternoon, Blair students lined roadsides, pumped their arms in the air, shouted at cars to “honk, honk, honk,” and cheered when someone followed …

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Nannen Physical Therapy Athletes of the Week Roland Barondeau, from left, Hailey O'Daniel and Raeann Massey will all next compete Friday during the NSAA State Cross-Country Championships in Kearney.
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Arlington back Dallin Franzluebbers, middle, makes a cut inside and runs upfield Friday at Tekamah-Herman. The Eagles bested the Tigers for their third win of the season.
Friday Football Update: Eagles win in Tekamah as BHS, FCHS drop games
The Arlington High School football team improved to 3-5 overall Friday night as Fort Calhoun and Blair dropped to 6-2 and 2-6, respectively. The Eagles bested Tekamah-Herman in their second-to-last …
Blair junior Emma Ammon, left, blocks the ball down to the floor Tuesday at Omaha Christian Academy.
Done waiting
The 2024 Blair High School volleyball team officially became its school's winningest since 1997 on Tuesday night. The Bears' 25-18, 25-8 and 25-8 road victory at Omaha Christian Academy (OCA) was …
Blair golfer Mackenzie Storjohann, pictured here during the district tournament in York, capped her senior season Monday and Tuesday at the NSAA Class B State Golf Championships in Gering.
Blair's Storjohann earns tie for 38th at state golf
Blair High School golfer Mackenzie Storjohann played 36 holes Monday and Tuesday in Gering, finishing with 196 total strokes during the NSAA Class B State Golf Championships. The effort earned a tie …
The Eagles celebrate a five-set Nebraska Capitol Conference Tournament victory Monday at Arlington High School.
Arlington volleyball splits conference matches
The Arlington High School volleyball team earned its spot against the Nebraska Capitol Conference's top seed during a play-in match Monday evening. Coach Erin Stosich's team won the five-set home …
Conestoga tops FCHS in NCC volleyball tourney play
The second-seeded Conestoga Cougars hosted and defeated the Fort Calhoun High School volleyball team in Nebraska Capitol Conference (NCC) Tournament play Tuesday, 3-0. The Cougars (18-8 overall) …
Friday Football Previews (Oct. 18, 2024)
No. 7 Fort Calhoun Pioneers (6-1 overall) host No. 1 Wahoo Warriors (7-0), 7 p.m. In what could, arguably, become Washington County's game of the year, the Pioneers get an opportunity to prove …
Obituaries
Ricky Lee Hoelting
Ricky Lee Hoelting passed away on Oct. 18, 2024, at the age of 66. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Joan Hoelting, and sister, Debra. Rick is survived by his wife, Marie (Karmazin), sons Nigel (Ashley) and Riley (Jennifer), grandchildren Brayden, Sadie, Skylar and Mason, brothers Gene (Lindy) and Randy (Trish), and sister Tina (Gene) Kile.
Memorial services for Bruce and Phyllis Coryell will be held Friday October 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair.  Visitation will be held prior to services beginning at 1 p.m. Graveside services will follow in the Kennard Cemetery.
Brenda Kay Kahnk
Brenda Kay Kahnk, age 62 of Blair, passed away October 14, 2024. A time of visitation with the family will be held Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a memorial service at 7 p.m. at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair.
Jennie L. Tichota
Jennie L. Tichota, of Blair, NE, passed away peacefully at her home October 11, 2024. Born on January 27, 1933, in Craig, NE, she was the daughter of Marion (Mac) and Jennie Burnette (Lester) McMullin. Growing up in Craig, Jennie completed her education at Craig High School.
Mitchell E. Kephart
Mitchell E. Kephart, age 61 of Blair, passed away October 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Kennard Auditorium in Kennard, Nebraska.

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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 …
Thank you so much for your story on the Cook Family and their legacy of service. My maiden name is Cook, so the story caught my eye. I did a little research on Family Search.org and found that …
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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