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Street closure approved The Fort Calhoun City Council unanimously approved to close 15th Street at West Market Square Park on Halloween from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the annual Enhancement …
Budget adopted The Blair City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2509, approving the budget statement for fiscal year 2023-24 and to be termed the "annual appropriation bill" at its regular …
Budget hearing The Fort Calhoun Community Schools Board of Education discussed its proposed budget at its regular meeting Sept. 11. The 2023-24 general fund amount is projected at …
To help raise money for the FCYSO (Fort Calhoun Youth Sports Organization), Sarah O'Connor came up with a special fundraiser to give back to the organization's girls basketball team, as well as those …
The Blair Community Schools’ property tax asking for 2023-24 intends to reflect new legislation that increased state aid to public schools.  At a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 11, …
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Serves and spikes
Staying calm. It's key to a good volleyball serve, according to Fort Calhoun sophomore Sophie Weeks. An established routine and communication with coaches is essential, too. “And then make sure …
Blair earns 1st 3-0 volleyball sweep of the season
Blair High School volleyball setter Hailey Roewert didn't have to be picky Tuesday on her home floor. The Bears she passed the ball along to made the most of their opportunities to take swings at the …
Bears finish 3rd at AHS golf's home tourney
The Arlington Girls Golf Invitational came with an unscheduled break about 2 hours into play Tuesday at River Wilds Golf Club. Rain forced the brief pause. “It was kind of surprising,” …
Calhoun softball wins 5th and 6th straight
The Fort Calhoun softball team shook off a 10-0 loss to Omaha Mercy on Sept. 12 and entered Monday's home game against Tekamah-Herman on a four-game win streak. “We had a bad week last week …
No. 1 BHS softball hammers No. 2 on the road
Class B No. 2 Hastings' recent struggles continued Tuesday as the top-ranked Blair Bears throttled the Tigers, 17-2. BHS' Nessa McMillen, Sophia Wrich and Audie Keeling hit homers during the …
Ewoldt leads Bears XC at Mount Michael meet
Reece Ewoldt earned another top-10 finish Tuesday, leading the Blair High School cross-country team at the Elkhorn Mount Michael Invitational. The senior runner — who's earned the Bears' top …
Obituaries
Judy Stork, age 82 of Blair, passed away Sept. 22, 2023, in Fremont, Neb. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Burial will be held at a …
Wallace Gene Merriam, 96, of Blair, Neb., passed away of natural causes on May 29, 2023. He was residing in Choteau, Mont., at the time. Wallace was preceded in death by mother Ester, …
Nancy Lee Horeis, 78, of Nixa, Mo., passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. She was born April 16, 1945, in Dannebrog, Neb., to Axel and Marian Jensen. Nancy was employed for 13 years as the …
Eileen Marie (Bauermeister) Tjeerdsma, 61 years of age, died from liver cancer on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn. Eileen was born …
Nicole Lynn Feller of Omaha, Aug. 31, 1993 - Sept. 11, 2023 Nicole graduated Papillion-LaVista High School (2011), where she was a cheerleader and member of the golf team. Graduated Capitol …
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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 …
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. …
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There are many types of otters in the world.  They are mammals that belong to the weasel family. Some live on land, some in fresh water and others in the ocean.  However, …
Our currency states that we trust in God. I know that’s true for me, but what percentage of the public actually believes it? What do you believe in? Is it our machines? Technology is …
The doughnut (a.k.a. donut), a small, usually ring-shaped cake, made of flour, eggs and sugar, and fried in deep fat, has long been an American favorite.  Doughnuts came into their own …
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in …
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