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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, … more
The 2023 Blair High School Homecoming Parade will be Friday beginning at 2:15 p.m. The parade route will begin at the high school, travel west on Park Street and then return to the high school … more
Unified Sports teams from Arlington, Blair, Fort Calhoun and Douglas County West converged and participated Thursday during Games on the Green at Bennington High School. The second annual event … more
A two-vehicle accident resulted in one fatality Sunday evening around 10 p.m. Ramon Gutierrez of Blair was killed due to the accident. According to a press release from the Washington … more
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held its public hearing for the proposed 2023-24 county budget Tuesday during its regular meeting. Supervisor Steve Kruger, chairman of the Finance … more
The Arlington Public Schools Board of Education approved the district’s budget for the 2023-24 school year Monday evening.  Approval was unanimous. It followed separate budget and tax … more
William Collins is now in custody at the Washington County Jail after being extradited from Galveston County in Texas. Collins arrived at the jail around 5:15 p.m. Thursday evening. … more
The Blair TeamMates program is holding its annual Fundraising Day at Runza Sept. 19. The annual fundraiser will run from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. that Tuesday, and 10% of all profits made that day … more
Last Wednesday, the Washington County Genealogical Society held its monthly meeting at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center. This month, Joann Slader and Merry Truhlsen presented on … more
The second Junkin' Market Days was held Friday and Saturday at the Washington County Fairgrounds. More than 70 vendors selling homemade decor, snacks, clothes and other items welcomed guests in … more
Around 20 participants took part in the annual monarch butterfly tagging event at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday. Following a presentation by Supervisory Park Ranger Peter Rea,  the … more
The three-day Herman Days celebration saw many classic and a few new activities for residents to take part in. Friday kicked off the annual community tradition, with the community garage sale. … more
A Blair man who showed explicit videos to minor children at his place of work was sentenced to 18 months of probation Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Scott Lund, 50, pleaded no … more
An Iowa man accused of driving while under a period of revocation pleaded not guilty via waiver Tuesday during Washington County District Court. John Seibert, 40, of Logan, is charged with … more
On Aug. 16, James Cheek of the village of Washington was awarded the American Legion Rider of Honor, the highest award one can receive in the American Legion Riders. This is a national award and … more
Washington County 4-H members were among 189 4-H members who participated in the 4-H Fashion Show at Grand Island on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. The Nebraska State Fair 4-H Fashion Show was divided … more
An Omaha man who was found with marijuana and a gun inside his vehicle during a traffic stop on state Highway 133 accepted a plea deal and was found guilty last Tuesday in Washington County District … more
Long Creek School is moving along with its renovations. The school was moved to the Washington County Museum in May, and since then, various fixes have occurred at the schoolhouse as it … more
An Omaha man who allegedly brandished a weapon and threatened individuals during a part in Blair during the Fourth of July weekened pleaded not guilty via waiver last Tuesday in Washington County … more
An Arlington woman who was found selling methamphetamine out of her home was sentenced to nine years in prison last Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Jennifer Elliott, 33, pleaded … more
A varsity win on the newly-completed Fort Calhoun High School football field was just the cherry on top for the months-long construction project. The football field was replaced with a turf … more
An Omaha woman who injected an illegal substance into her IV bag while hospitalized was sentenced to one year of probation last Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Amber Meyers, 33, … more
Super Bee Orchard is celebrating its 20th season this year. Jerry and Debbie Wiese have owned and operated the orchard, located off of U.S. Highway 75 south of Fort Calhoun, since they bought … more
The Washington County Museum announces that it has been awarded a $1 million gift from Hugh and Jane Hunt of Blair. The gift comes with a donation of Hugh’s radio collection, consisting of … more
A Blair woman was arrested for allegedly endangering her children due to their living conditions. Samantha Street, 32, is charged with three counts of committing child abuse intentionally with … more
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