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An Omaha man who was arrested for making threatening remarks to his partner was sentenced to two months in jail Tuesday during Washington County District Court. Zachariah Rush, 37, pleaded …
An Omaha man who was arrested for driving while his licensed was revoked accepted a plea deal and was found guilty Tuesday during Washington County District Court. Wayne Stark, 33, pleaded …
Sami Murray of Blair and Tyler Strauss of Fort Calhoun were named to the Morningside University Dean's List for the spring semester. There were 446 students named to the Dean’s List for …
The Iowa man charged with the first-degree murder and shooting in Blair made his second appearance in Washington County Court Wednesday morning. Elijah Logan, 23, waived his preliminary hearing, …
U.S. Highway 75 will be temporarily closed for a few minutes every day, Monday through Friday, as the Martin Marietta Fort Calhoun Quarry begins blasting at its facility. The rock quarry will be …
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Zam Driver Turned Writer: Sports, sports and more sports
Good morning, afternoon or evening. This week's Zam Driver Turned Writer column is your favorite newspaper's sports editor's attempt to document as much news as possible this week. In this entry, you …
Denker, Wendt claim all-state baseball honors
The Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star newspapers released their all-state teams over the weekend with 11 Washington County athletes securing recognition. Among the honorees were first-team …
Nielsen pitches Blair Senior Legion to 1-0 win
Blair Senior Legion baseball pitcher Bo Nielsen allowed just one hit across seven innings Sunday as the Post 154 Bears added to their winning streak to start the summer season. Coach James Bilslend's …
Arlington Seniors win at SSC, 9-4
The Arlington Senior Legion baseball team improved to 3-6 Monday with a 9-4 win at South Sioux City. Coach Tyler Stender reported a six-inning, five-strikeout victory for pitcher Blaine Vogt in the …
Times Gone By: 1990 Arlington Yanks win Logan Valley Tournament
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. The …
Obituaries
Billy L. Booton, age 87 of Blair, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on June 8, 2023, at Josie Harper Hospice House, after struggling with kidney disease for 35 years. Memorial services will be …
Wallace Merriam of Blair, passed away on May 29, 2023. A memorial service will be held at Campbell Aman Funeral Home on September 23, 2023 followed by a repass gathering at the Blair American Legion. …
Jeffrey Raymond Gunderson, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the age of 55 years, four months, and 23 days. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 10:30 AM at First Lutheran Church in …
Ronald Eugene Harvey was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa, to Richard and Shirley (Dooley) Harvey on Oct. 12, 1964. Ronnie entered into rest on May 11, 2023, in Blair, at the age of 58 years, six months …
Delores J. Ball, age 90, passed away at her home, on May 26, 2023. Funeral services will be held Thursday June 1, 2023, at Emmanuel Fellowship in Omaha at 10:00AM.  Visitation will be held 1 …
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In the local paper last week, pledging his support for the bill to ban abortion in Nebraska, Ben Hansen invoked God and remarked on his “faith -based viewpoint,” specifically his …
There is a FOR SALE sign in front of Blair Cinema 3. Why should this concern us? Its no secret the theatrical industry has been on life-support since the pandemic closed the economy in 2020. …
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 …
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, …
LB 626 is the abortion ban bill currently being debated in the Nebraska legislature (It technically bans abortion at six weeks, which is an abortion ban). Under this new law, Nebraska women and girls …
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The 108th Legislature’s first session came to a close on June 1, 2023. It was an intense session with determination displayed by all. Several victories for Nebraska’s commitment to …
I have been blessed to have had fellowship in several Christian churches in the Blair area during our 27 years as residents. I am grateful for all these experiences as they have helped me grow in my …
Dendrochronology is an invaluable tool that can help scientists determine the age of ancient settlements and artifacts.  It is a technique that involves calculating the age of a tree, or a …
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