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Mayor Mindy Rump and mock city council members listen to comments by students.
Third-graders learn about city government
“ Working for the city can be fun,” Human Resources manger Ben Guhl told Arbor Park Elementary School students during their visit to Blair City Hall Thursday.  Guhl suggested … more
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Donna Henton, center, was the recipient of the 2024 Riverview Grange Community Service Award. Pictured with Donna Henton, from left: Grange President Eldon Wulf, John Henton SR., Denise Cada, Kevin Cada and John Raymond Henton..
Donna Henton receives Riverview Grange award
Riverview Grange recently presented historical archivist, advocate and book writer Donna Henton with the Grange Community Service Award. Her long list of accomplishments and service includes writing … more
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Several Friends of the Library members were recognized for 40 years of service. Pictured, from left: Linda Ferring, Kay Martin, Pat Jorgensen and Janice LaPlante in place of her parents, Mary and Gary Dean.
Friends of the Library celebrates 40 years of volunteerism
The Blair Public Library and Technology Center celebrated 40 years of its Friends group Thursday during National Library Week. The group was formed in March 1984 by 21 individuals. As part … more
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Fr. Michael Gutgsell, Fr. Stephen Gutgsell's brother, leads the group in a prayer before dinner is served Saturday evening at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church for the St. John Paul II Classical Academy scholarship fundraiser. The scholarship is being named after Stephen Gutgsell, who was a large supporter of the school and was going to be the school's Latin teacher.
Fundraiser held for St. John Paul II Classical Academy
A scholarship opportunity will assist St. John Paul II Classical Academy students, as well as honor the late Fr. Stephen J. Gutgsell On Saturday evening, guests gathered at St. Francis Borgia … more
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A look at the restrooms/shelter at the Adams Street Plaza.
Fort Calhoun City Council approves speed study, Adams Street Plaza pay application
The Fort Calhoun City Council unanimously approved the revised citywide speed control and pedestrian crossing study during the April 15 regular meeting. The speed study was conducted by JEO … more
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The Blair High School Concert Choir performs in District Music Competition at Elkhorn High School Friday.
District Music competition a showcase of Washington County musical talent
Blair, Fort Calhoun and Arlington instrumental and vocal students took part in District Music Competition at Elkhorn High School on Friday and Saturday. The competition features hundreds of solo … more
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Judson Cloudt as bailiff drags Briana Kermoade as a factory girl out of the courtroom for an outburst while the courtroom looks on. .
'Fighting for change'
Accents, physical confrontations and monologues are just some elements present in Blair High School's spring play "To See the Stars." Set in 1909-10 in New York City, "To See the Stars" is about … more
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A second fire broke out at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Monday afternoon. This comes just six days after a lightning strike between Whitetail Drive and Prairie Lane.
Brush fire re-ignited at DeSoto
A brush fire broke out at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Monday afternoon. This comes just six days after the initial fire, which was caused by a lightning strike to a dead cottonwood tree on … more
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Construction workers began pouring concrete Monday at the Blair south bypass.
Concrete pouring begins for Blair's south bypass
Construction workers have started pouring concrete for the long-awaited south bypass in Blair. The paving has started on the bypass' connecting point with Highway 75 at 10th Street. The new … more
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Sebastin O'Brien
Little Sioux man charged with murder
Sebastin O'Brien, a 22-year-old from Little Sioux, has been charged with first-degree murder following a vehicle rollover south of Modale on Sunday. O’Brien was identified by the Harrison … more
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Blair school board approves 2024-25 school calendar
The 2024-25 school year calendar approved by the Blair Community Schools Board of Education at the end of a specially called meeting Monday night pushes back the start date by a week for grades K-8, … more
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The limited amount of restaurant, retail and entertainment options in Blair was one of the topics discussed at a recent Blair Housing Authority Committee meeting. Fernando's Cafe & Cantina on Washington Street closed almost two years ago.
Housing committee talks about Blair’s amenities
The number of restaurants, retailers and entertainment options for people living in Blair surfaced as a topic of considerable conversation during the most recent meeting of the city’s Housing … more
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Salad Safari and talent showcase this Sunday in Fort Calhoun
The annual “Salad Safari and talent showcase” will be presented by the Fort Calhoun High School Instrumental Music Department this coming Sunday, April 21. This popular event will begin … more
Tarin Jennings, left, is pictured with Blair High School senior Ruby Gutzmann, the winner of the District of Nebraska Optimist Essay contest.
Local student wins Optimist District Essay Contest
Blair High School senior Ruby Gutzmann recently won the District of Nebraska Optimist Essay contest based on a theme of “Optimism: How It Connects Us." Gutzmann was awarded a $2,500 … more
Justin Jorgensen, left, and Joshua Bayly were sworn in as Blair Police officers at the April 9 Blair City Council meeting.
New officers hired at Blair Police Department
Two new officers were recently sworn in by Mayor Mindy Rump at the April 9 Blair City Council meeting. Joshua Bayly and Justin Jorgensen are both first-time law enforcement officers. They will … more
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Zachary Blackman was appointed as the Sixth Judical District Court judge by Gov. Jim Pillen, following the December retirement of Judge John E. Samson.
Zachary Blackman eager to start judgeship
In his new judgeship role, Zachary Blackman hopes to continue learning and growing in his law career. Blackman was appointed as the new Sixth Judicial District Court judge by Gov. Jim Pillen, … more
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The Arlington High School students named 2024 Midland University Outstanding High School Leaders were, from left, Kolby Tighe, Hailey O'Daniel, Dathan Hansen and Libby Hegemann (not pictured).
Area students honored as Midland University  Outstanding High School Leaders recipients
FREMONT --- Fifty high school juniors from across the area were honored during the 2024 Midland University Outstanding High School Leaders Ceremony & Luncheon, which took place on April … more
BPD officers rescue woman from burning home
Two Blair Police Department officers are being recognized for their efforts in rescuing an older woman from a burning home Tuesday evening. According to a Facebook post, Sgt. Thomas Byrne and … more
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The four boys at Wranch School will read and record the temperature every day for the Extension Service. They are, from left, Mike Lasher, Scott Camenzind, Mike Hayes and David Camenzind.
Times Gone By Week of April 16–22
2004 (20 years ago): Despite questions about the need for it, the Blair School Board this week unanimously approved paying $6,000 to the Nebraska Association of School Boards to revise and update all … more
Kindergarteners donned bunny ears for their three-song set Thursday during the 2024 Fort Calhoun Elementary Spring Program, held at the high school.
Fort Calhoun Elementary students perform spring concert
The Fort Calhoun Elementary Spring Program featured songs about animals, peaceful feelings and classic Irish jigs. The concert, directed by Grace Roby, was held in the high school gym in front … more
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Blair High School FFA students participated in the Launch! Program held at the Nebraska FFA State Convention.
Blair Brew brings coffee and more to high school
LINCOLN –-- The Launch! Final Pitch took place on Friday, April 5 at the 96 th Nebraska FFA Convention. Students from four different schools spent the school year developing their Launch! … more
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Blair High School's Bear Tracks newspaper was awarded the Outstanding Journalism Program of the Year for Division B at the UNO Media Contest April 5. Pictured, from left, co-editor Jacinta Flynn, co-editor Ruby Gutzmann and broadcasting editor Alice Thomas.
Bear Tracks staff receives honors at national convention
The Bear Tracks staff received two honors April 4 at the National Journalism Convention in Kansas City, Mo. Bear Tracks was recognized for Excellence in Service Journalism for … more
Wind Ensemble seniors were decked out in colorful hats during the Blair High School Spring Band Concert Wednesday evening.
Blair bands perform spring concert
The annual Blair High School Spring Band Concert in the Lyla Neve Auditorium featured selections by the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble that the groups have performed in area festivals … more
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Mike Rooks, executive director of Gateway Development Corp.
‘Two Questions … One Future’
There are only 28 days until the statewide primary election ballot, and Mike Rooks, executive director of the Gateway Development Corp., feels the clock ticking. He is the one leading the charge … more
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The cause of the fire at DeSoto was determined to be a lightning strike to a dead cottonwood tree, according to the refuge's social media.
Update: DeSoto fire caused by lightning strike
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge was closed Tuesday afternoon due to a fire in a heavily-wooded area in the southern section of the park. The Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department was one of … more
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