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A Blair resident's new children's book combines a classic Christmas tale with horror and Halloween favorites. Tim Welch is set to release “'Twas the Night Before Halloween,” on Amazon, … more
A pickup truck was damaged following an accident with a semi trailer Wednesday morning on 13th and Grant streets. The Blair Police Department and Blair Fire and Rescue responded to the accident … more
A small-town Iowa native who built his business from the ground up, Marty Shepard was the perfect choice to represent the people of Blair. “Marty was THE representative for the common … more
Herman Days events did not falter despite the rainy forecast. The chilly September morning began with vendors at Herman Park, a day-long wiffle ball tournament and the parade starting at Herman … more
Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on area fans that traveled to Dublin for the Nebraska-Northwestern game in August. Part one was published in Friday’s Washington … more
Five-year-old Annorah Urban carefully held a Monarch butterfly, coaxing it to take off as she walked it through the woods at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 10.  Eventually, the … more
A second-generation speaker, Steven Wees spoke to a large crowd at Fort Atkinson over Labor Day weekend to share his mother's, Elizabeth's, story of surviving the Holocaust. Elizabeth Bodek … more
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on area fans that traveled to Dublin for the Nebraska-Northwestern game in August. Look for part two in Monday’s Pilot … more
An hour-long walk taught visitors about the different herbs grown in Fort Atkinson and their benefits in every day life. Lisa Grabenbauer, owner of Prairie Star Botanicals, led a group of … more
Arlington fire and rescue members were able to receive free, hands-on training in order to prepare for potential emergency situations. The University of Nebraska Medical Center's SIM-NE … more
The Washington County Sheriff’s office provided active shooter training to local business owners and managers on Tuesday morning, with Sheriff Mike Robinson and Sergeant Alex Judkins giving a … more
Following a severe injury after a UTV accident, Austin Kelley, a Washington County deputy, is on the road to recovery. According to information from a GoFundMe for Austin, on Aug. 21, during a … more
Despite the at times questionable weather and Husker football game, Scott DeGeorge, president of The Headliners Club of Omaha, said he was pleased with the Kick'n it in the Stix turnout. The … more
Porter Wimpey thought it through.The 13-year-old researched bikes and made a decision prior to the Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League's (NICL) Blair debut.“I knew which one I … more
About 18 years ago, Chaz Fonda readied for his first marching band performance at Blair High School as a freshman. This Friday, the new BHS director of bands will once again step in front of the … more
Blair resident C.J. Pierce's first novel combines a personal family story with a tumultuous era in Nebraska history. Pierce, and her cousin, Gina Ellis, co-authored “Fire-Hair Woman: The … more
As autumn approaches, pumpkin patch season openings become more imminent. This year, Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch and Camp Fontanelle have seen varying results for their pumpkin crops. Skinny … more
The Blair Airport Authority could approve its Fiscal Year 2023 budget Monday. The board on Aug. 16 held a public hearing and received information regarding the potential budget from Rod Storm, … more
After a 39-year career between four different agencies, Mitch Robinson has finished his longterm law enforcement career with the same admiration for the work as when he started. Robinson, who … more
Blair Fire and Rescue and the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident Wednesday afternoon near the 9000 block of County Road P26. A FedEx truck was … more
With "The Greatest School on Earth" as its theme, Fort Calhoun Elementary welcomed its students back to school Thursday morning. Teachers sported their new T-shirts representing the theme, and … more
Blair Community Schools begins the 2023-24 school year Wednesday and early numbers indicate an increase in total enrollment. Total enrollment for the new school year was recorded at 2,184, up from … more
The Blair Public Pool season wrapped up last weekend with temperatures fittingly nearing 100 degrees. Pool-goers in need of a cool down had one last chance to do so Friday before the pool … more
The Blair Police Department and Blair Fire and Rescue responded to a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 30 near Walmart. Officer Bob Leehy said a pickup truck was stopped in … more
After hearing opposition from neighbors and potential benefits from the City of Blair and Airport Authority representatives, the Washington County Board of Supervisors ultimately voted to approve its … more
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