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Shadow, a therapy dog owned by Sarah Eades Hamilton of ESU3, works in Fort Calhoun and Arlington to provide comfort to students in therapy sessions.
Therapy dog comforts students, staff in Fort Calhoun, Arlington
One labradoodle and her owner have helped students and staff alike relax during the school day. Sarah Eades Hamilton, a school mental health therapist for Education Service Unit #3 (ESU3) and … more
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The Blair Vocal Music Concert under the direction of Patrick Hays featured individual and combined performances by the bass and treble choirs and the concert choir. The concert concluded with an energetic performance by Ovation Show Choir. Bass Choir members have some fun while performing The Pirate King.
PHOTOS: BHS vocal students kick off concert season
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Blair resident, Bennington police officer passes in scuba diving accident
Blair resident Mark Sundermeier passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22 due to a scuba diving accident near Lanai island in Hawaii. According to the Maui Police Department, the 62-year old was … more
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Ted Maine, plant manager of decommissioning for OPPD's Fort Calhoun Station, speaks to the Fort Calhoun Women's Club about the FCS decommissioning efforts Thursday at the Fort Calhoun Presbyterian Church.
OPPD shares FCS decommissioning updates
Two OPPD representatives spent around an hour discussing the Fort Calhoun Station (FCS) and its decommissioning efforts thus far to the Fort Calhoun Women's Group Thursday afternoon at Fort Calhoun … more
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C.J. Pierce speaks about her book "Fire-Hair Woman: The Epic Story of Lucinda Eubank" at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center on Oct. 19.
Author C.J. Pierce gives presentation at Blair Public Library and Technology Center
The Blair Public Library hosted an author talk on Wednesday, where Blair resident C.J. Pierce discussed her new book “Fire-Hair Woman: The Epic Story of Lucinda Eubank”. Written … more
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A row of classics head down Washington Street to start the final Washington County Show and Shine Cruise Night of the year on Oct. 20.
Cruise 'n 'Cue
The 2022 Washington County Traveling Show and Shine wrapped up on Oct. 20 with the final cruise night of the year. Before heading to Washington Street, drivers parked their cars around Olsen … more
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The Danish American Commemorative Wall at the Danish American Archive and Library displays stories and pictures of influential individuals and institutions of Danish American history.
New DAAL exhibit tells stories of individuals and institutions
A new feature at the Danish American Archive and Library (DAAL) honors institutions, families and individuals of Danish America who have become important figures in local history. Recently, DAAL … more
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Children Margaret, Ethel and Alice Mayes, accompanied by mom and dad, look over items from the Washington County Museum textiles collection.
All about quilts
The Washington County Museum and Museum Women's Guild hosted a quilt show at the Big Red Barn Saturday. The show was a fundraiser for the museum. The show featured a collection of 25 quilts … more
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Many Kennard residents voiced concerns about increased traffic on West 5th St in the winter due to ice that could build up on the slope.
Child care center amendment hotly contested at Kennard Board meeting
A potential childcare center in Kennard drew a number of comments and concerns at a special board meeting Oct. 17. The Kennard Board of Trustees at Grace United Methodist Church conducted a … more
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Blair Anytime Fitness co-owner Kristie Nichols recently competed in, and won, the figure and overall competitions at the Nebraska State Championships. She will next compete on the national level at the 2022 NPC Masters USA bodybuilding competition in Anaheim, Cal. in November.
'It's never too late'
Kristie Nichols wants her story to be proof it's never too late to set and achieve new fitness goals. The Blair resident and Anytime Fitness co-owner recently competed in the Nebraska State … more
Three individuals were injured during a single-vehicle accident on county roads 29 and 30 Wednesday afternoon. One person was transported to the hospital by Kennard Fire and Rescue due to a laceration above their eye.
Three injured during single-vehicle accident near Kennard
Three individuals reported having non-life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle accident on country roads 29 and P30 near Kennard Wednesday afternoon. Washington County deputies and … more
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DeSoto National Wlidlife Refuge park ranger Peter Rea explains how park employees help prep the DeSoto wetlands for the fall waterfowl migration during a series of wetland walks on Oct. 15.
DeSoto wetland walks show steps toward habitat conservation
An adventure through an area of DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge where access is rarely granted to the public showed guests the inner workings of the park’s wetlands.  On Oct. 15, park … more
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Oranges, reds, greens and yellows are on display throughout Blair as fall colors are in full swing.
PHOTOS: The colors of Washington County
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District 16 Sen. Ben Hansen speaks during the Washington County Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Luncheon on Oct. 14.
Legislative luncheon looks at successes, concerns facing Nebraska
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce's annual Legislative Luncheon on Oct. 14 gave state officials the chance to celebrate a successful year prior while looking at issues that lay ahead. … more
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Dressed in fire gear, David McIntosh demonstrates how a fire fighter would search a burning house for fire victims during a Fire Prevention Week presentation at South.
PHOTOS: Fire prevention fun
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This illustration shows the route of a new south bypass from U.S. Highway 30 to U.S. Highway 75. The bypass is meant to reduce the number of semi trucks traveling through downtown Blair.
Council, NDOT approve bid towards bypass construction
The Blair City Council moved closer towards the construction of the Blair South Bypass. The council approved a resolution to concur with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) to award … more
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Emery McIntosh and Luke Hammang are the 2022 Arlington High School homecoming queen and king.
PHOTOS: Homecoming memories for Arlington High School
Arlington fifth and sixth graders took their Outdoor Ed field trip to Camp Fontanelle on Friday, Oct. 7th...From left to right: Maddie Mumme, Ava Pfingsten, Emme Moss, Derek Franzluebbers, Grant Monke, Tyson Soll, Everett Jensen, Brody Stork, Ainsley Wolf, Irie McCoy, and Cade Beacom standing by an uprooted tree's rotted root system.
PHOTOS: Fun at Camp Fontanelle
The Danish American Archive and Library recently received a mosaic done by Bill Thomsen, who created the Tower of the Four Winds mosaic.
A heavy piece of history
A unique piece of art has found its way to the Danish American Archive and Library (DAAL) in Blair. Now the question is how to display it. The museum is now home to a mosaic done by Bill Thomsen, … more
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PHOTOS: Blair Homecoming Memories 2022
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Aaron McCoy, third from left, was awarded for 10 years of service at the Blair Volunteer Fire Department's annual banquet Saturday at the Blair Marina. Pictured with McCoy, from left, are Kent Nicholson, Dave Aten and Joe Leonard.
Volunteers awarded for service at firefighter’s banquet
One table was left unseated at the annual firefighter’s banquet Saturday at the Blair Marina in honor of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department’s members who have passed away. “ … more
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Memorial Community Hospital and Health System CEO Manny Banner addresses the crowd at the annual Gateway Development Corporation luncheon after MCH was named as Gateway's Growth and Prosperity Award winner on Oct. 6.
Gateway hosts annual Washington County luncheon
Celebration of recent successes and cautious optimism towards the future were common themes at the Gateway Development Corporation's Annual Luncheon on Oct. 6. Mike Rooks, Gateway Development … more
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge park ranger Peter Rea speaks about how Duck Stamp programs have benefitted conservation efforts during a presentation and dedication of the First of State exhibit on Oct. 9.
DeSoto Duck Stamp exhibit celebrates conservation
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is a perfect home for a piece of history that has helped protect wetland habitats across the country. On Oct. 9, DeSoto staff hosted a program about the Federal Duck … more
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Joey Lamontia and Seagan Packett-Trisdale recreate the famous "Time of My Life" scene from Dirty Dancing during a dance routine with the football and dance teams at the Blair High School homecoming pep rally on Oct. 7.
Time of our lives
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Ryan Lemaster, 33 of Blair, was reported missing on the evening of Oct. 3. A Missing Endangered Advisory was issued for Lemaster early Tuesday morning. As of Wednesday evening, he had not been located.
Missing Blair man found safely after two-day search
The search for a missing Blair man had a happy ending after he was missing for more than two days. Ryan Lemaster, 33, was located near the 2300 block of Clark Street in Blair after a citizen … more
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