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Roland Rasmussen (far right) is this year’s recipient of a large patriotic quilt hand crafted by the Blair Bunch quilting group. The the group has been crafting and presenting the quilts to honored veterans for the past ten or more years...
American Legion honors veterans
The Blair Bunch quilters presented Roland Rasmussen with a large hand crafted patriotic quilt during the Post 154 American Legion Veterans day presentation Saturday.  Rasmussen joined the … more
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Drew Wagner, Fort Calhoun Elementary principal and first sergeant of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron with the Iowa Air National Guard, provided a special message to students, veterans, families and staff during the Fort Calhoun Veterans Day ceremony Friday morning. Wagner was deployed in late 2021 through April 2022 at the Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Fort Calhoun hosts Veterans Day ceremony
The large Garrison flag was hung proudly over the gymnasium during the Fort Calhoun Veterans Day ceremony Friday morning. Organized by Fort Calhoun High School SkillsUSA members, the event … more
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The Blair VFW 1251 Color Guard marches down the Blair High School gymnasium to post the Colors Friday during the Veterans Day ceremony.
Blair High School honors veterans during ceremony
The Blair High School Veterans Day ceremony on Friday was held to show respect to veterans in attendance and also educate students on the importance of service. Students stood to show respect to … more
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Pam and Barry Ashley closed down Blair 3 Theaters in October. The couple has owned and operated the theater since purchasing it from its previous owner in 2001.
Blair theater closes after 20+ years
For 20 years, Blair 3 Theaters premiered the latest and most popular movies for Blair, Washington County and surrounding areas. Owners Barry and Pamela Ashley decided it was time to hang up the … more
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Students meet and thank their special veterans following the presentation.
Arbor Park holds Veterans Day event
Arbor Park Elementary students put on a welcoming performance for veterans and their families Friday during their annual Veterans Day program held in the gymnasium. The event featured lots of … more
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White-lit trees provided a wintery walkway to activities at the Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum scheduled for this Thursday
The annual Tannenbaum Festival will take place this Thursday from 5–7 p.m., solidifying the start of the holiday season for Blair. The third annual Tannenbaum is organized by the City of … more
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UPDATED: Sheriff's Office identifies victim of fatality accident
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported a fatality accident that occurred Tuesday near 1 a.m. via a press release. A deputy came across a wrecked vehicle in a field on County Road P51 … more
Sean Casey is a seven-year member of the Benson Sons of The American Legion Squadron No.112, located in Omaha. At age 13, Sean is the youngest officer in the State of Nebraska, serving as the detachment chaplain for The Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Nebraska.
Blair student, father represent Sons of the American Legion at annual conference
Otte Blair Middle School seventh-grader Sean Casey and his father, Chris, represented The Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Nebraska at the 2023 Washington Conference held in D.C. in … more
Bill Smutko pictured with his anthology, "Vietnam Tales." Inside are several short stories Smutko has written, based on his and others' experience during the Vietnam War.
Bill Smutko discusses 'Vietnam Tales'
Bill Smutko's interest in writing began as a catharsis. Serving during the Vietnam War with the United States Army from January 1967 until June 1973, Smutko said writing helped heal him from his … more
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The Arlington Elementary students sing "The Brave" by John Riggio Wednesday during the Veterans Day ceremony.
Arlington Public Schools honors veterans during program
The Arlington Public Schools' Veterans Day program focused on one primary theme: "We than me." This saying, said Arlington High School Principal Aaron Pfingsten, represents the sacrifices made … more
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Mickelsen and Blair Halls have been under construction since last year, as they are being turned into 61-bedroom living facilities for the Angels Share program.
Lutheran Family Services acquires Dana campus, discusses plans for future
It made perfect sense for representatives of Lutheran Family Services (LFS) and the former Dana College to partner up. LFS; Ed Shada, president of Angels Share; and Dana alumni announced during … more
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From left, Blair High School FFA Vet Science team Mason Stoddard, Somer Schultz, Katelyn Mitchell and Kathryn Picton on day one of the National FFA Competition. The competition took place at the Indiana State Fair Grounds, where the group placed fourth in their category.
Blair FFA places fourth in the nation in Vet Science CDE, American Degree recipient 
Five Blair FFA students represented Nebraska FFA at the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., last week.   Mason Stoddard, Kathryn Picton, Somer Schultz and Katelyn … more
Library to host speaker Charlotte Endorf
The Blair Public Library and the Friends of the Blair Public Library are excited to announce they are sponsoring popular speaker Charlotte Endorf who will be presenting Nebraska Spirit: The North … more
Arbor Park students recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the opening of A Salute to Veterans on Nov. 11.
Veterans Day events scheduled
Blair: The Blair High School Veterans Day program begins on Friday at 11 a.m. Students will be serving treats to guests around 9:30 a.m. Arbor Park Elementarywill hold its Veterans Day … more
Mike Freburg of Washington County was paralyzed from the chest down following a Staph infection in May. A spaghetti dinner benefit will be held on Nov. 19 to help offset medical costs following the infection.
Spaghetti fundraiser to benefit man paralyzed following Staph infection
A spaghetti dinner benefit will be held to raise funds for Washington County resident Mike Freburg. The event will be held on Nov. 19 at Schwertley Hall in Fort Calhoun, 215 N. 13th St., from … more
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The Fort Calhoun High School Concert Choir performed five folk songs during the Fall Concert Thursday evening.
FCHS performs Fall Concert
The Fort Calhoun High School Fall Concert consisted of several folk songs from around the world, as well as a first look at the Phenomenon Show Choir's season. Held Thursday evening in the … more
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Flag detachment retires the colors at sunset as visitors arrive for the Living History Candlelight Tour Saturday at Fort Atkinson.
Fort Atkinson presents Candlelight Tour
As visitors toured the Fort Atkinson Living History tour Saturday evening, the soldiers and fort residents are talking about the end of the Arikara Indian War, the first Indian war west of the … more
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Derek Penner, who plays Ren, and Bailey Domann, who plays Arielle, sing "Almost Paradise."
BHS to perform 'Footloose' for fall musical
A classic tale of standing up for what you believe in, plus lots of dancing, will be performed at Blair High School this week. This year's fall musical will tell the story of "Footloose," based … more
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The Fort Calhoun Parks Board received a grant to plant five new trees at West Market Square Park.
FC Parks Board plants new trees at West Market Square Park
A few new trees were planted as part of a grant given to the Fort Calhoun Parks Board at West Market Square Park. The Ten Free Trees program, a joint effort of the Nebraska Forest Service and … more
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Blair FFA members visited Damme Good Honey, BabKel Mechanical and Nebraska/Iowa helicopters on their ag tour day.
Blair FFA completed Feed A Farmer event, prepares for upcoming competitions
The Blair FFA team has been busy and will continue to stay busy during the 2023-24 school year. The team completed their annual Feed A Farmer event in late October, and were able to feed 100 … more
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Third annual Vets Baskets campaign asks for donations
Donations for the third annual Omaha Federal Credit Union's (OFCU) Vets Baskets community service campaign will be accepted through today. The credit union is creating "fun goodie bags with … more
Paul Swanson of the Blair Rotary Club (EMG's director of sales) and Cindy Slykhuis of the Fremont Area United Way pictured at last Tuesday's Rotary meeting. Slykhuis presented on the Imagination Library, which was expanded to Washington County in July.
Imagination Library receives donation from Rotary
Imagination Library has gained more support from the community through a donation that will support 10 youth for one whole year to gain access to books. Imagination Library is a program started … more
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Father Damien Wee, front, traveled with 31 other individuals to the Holy Land on a pilgrimage in early October. During the trip, the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel began, causing the group to relocate and wait to be flown back to the states.
Fr. Damien Wee returns from the Holy Land amid conflict
Damien Wee, pastor of the Trinity Catholic Parishes of St. Francis Borgia in Blair; St. Patrick in Tekamah and St. John the Baptist Church in Fort Calhoun, and a group of 31 others were all back in … more
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Blair City Council Roundup, Oct. 24
The Blair City Council approved a resolution for the implementation, onboarding and annual subscription for new software including utility billing during its regular meeting on Oct. 24. The city … more
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Kids and critters line up for treats at the Blair PTO Trunk or Treat.
PHOTOS: Halloween events in Washington County
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