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Some just watched while others asked questions during Dr. Oxygen's show that served as the kickoff for Arlington's summer reading program.

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The manager of the Blair restaurant will be Nico Santocildes, who is second from the left in this photo.

Tasty Pizza to open in ‘next few days’

The long-awaited Tasty Pizza that is coming to Blair could open in the “next few days,” owner Mary Joseph told the Washington County Enterprise earlier this week. This will be the …

Defendant in Fr. Gutgsell murder case moves ahead with insanity defense

The slow-moving case in Washington County District Court against Kierre L. Williams, the Iowa man accused of the December 2023 murder of Fr. Stephen Gutgsell in Fort Calhoun, appeared to make some …

Washington County calendar of events

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have an event you would like to have considered for our print or online calendars, send information to Executive Editor Kevin Bumgarner at  editor@enterprisepub.com …
These pickleball courts at Generations Park will play host to the Washington County Chamber Pickleball Tournament on Sunday as part of the final day of Gateway to the West Days festivities.

Gateway: The ‘coming out’ party for Generations Park

This will not only be the first year for several events at Gateway to the West Days, it will also be the first year for one of the event’s venues. Generations Park was built last year at a …
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The Braves' Brock Whyrick, 12, throws toward home plate Thursday during a skils challenge on Blair Little League's All-Star Night at the Youth Sports Complex.
Blair Little Leaguers test skills, play all-star games
With postseason tournaments a little more than a week away, Blair Little League (BLL) baseball players, coaches and parents gathered at the Youth Sports Complex on Thursday for All-Star Night. …
Recently-graduated Blair Bears Blythe Knight, left, and Brynn Ray pose for a photo before the start of the Special Olympics Nebraska Senior Soccer Showcase on Friday at Omaha Skutt.
BHS grads Ray, Knight play all-star soccer match together
Class of 2025 Blair High School graduates Brynn Ray and Blythe Knight played one last soccer game together Friday at Omaha Skutt. Both Bears were selected to the Dark team for the Nebraska High …
Blair Junior Legion base runner Landon Bernasek races from second to third base June 4 at Vets Field.
Junior American Legion Baseball Roundup (June 10, 2025)
Blair Post 154 wins 2 routs The Blair Post 154 Junior Legion baseball team outscored its opposition by a combined score of 29-6 Wednesday and Friday at Vets Field. First, on June 4, it took Blair a …
Blair Senior Legion base runner Hudson Hamm, left, watches a pop fly alongside a Platte River Rivals infielder June 4 at Vets Field.
Blair Seniors go 1-2 at Lewis & Clark Classic
The Blair Senior Legion baseball team looked forward to the Lewis & Clark Classic in Yankton, S.D. “We're very excited for it,” pitcher Hans Sorensen said June 4, two days before the …
Field lights issue postpones Arlington Legion game
Arlington American Legion baseball players practiced rather than play Friday night after their game against South Sioux City was postponed. A field lights issue at the Washington County Fairgrounds …
Obituaries
Barbara Welchert, 66 Welchert, Barbara, age 66 of Nickerson, NE.    Born: March 27, 1959, Omaha, NE.    Died: June 10, 2025, Omaha, NE. Preceded in death by: …
Sim “Tim” Beemer passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2025, three days before his 81st birthday, at his home in Pilot Point, TX.
Loyal James Drey, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 86 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
A memorial service for Donna Ball will be held Monday, June 9th, at 11 a.m. at Hillside Christian Church located at 1133 N 28th Ave, Blair, NE. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. at the church. Pastor Dave Ludwick will preside over the services. A graveside service will follow at the Blair Cemetery. A meal and time of fellowship will be held at Hillside Christian Church immediately following the graveside service. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Donnie M. Casto, 86 Deceased name: Donnie M. Casto Preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Johnny Casto; sisters, Peggy Rainey and Vernice Suchanek. Survived by son Steve …
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Letter to the Editor: The Blair Community Schools Board of Education would like to address the concerns and comments raised at the October 14th Board Meeting, including those shared by Mr. Tim …
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 …
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 …
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America has been rocked by an extraordinary number of devastating tornadoes and storms with hurricane-force wind gusts. This spring produced the second-most tornadoes to date since records began in …
Peat bogs are found mainly in the boreal and temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.  They are especially found in Europe, Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia and Russia where there is a regular …
A few years ago on the TV show "Modern Family," a stepfather did something unexpected but kind in order to save the reputation of his stepson's biological father. Cancelling his own plans, he …
There have been at least two times in human history when toilet paper might have been a big topic of conversation at coffee gatherings. The first might have been when toilet paper first appeared …
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