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A speed study was conducted by JEO Consulting for these areas in Fort Calhoun. The study was presented at the Fort Calhoun City Council meeting on Monday.
Fort Calhoun City Council discusses speed study
The Fort Calhoun City Council reviewed the citywide speed control and pedestrian crossing study prepared by JEO Consulting Group, Inc. Monday at its regular meeting. The focus area of the study … more
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The Blair Volunteer Fire Department received new jaws of life Tuesday morning from Danko Emergency Equipment Co. Pictured from left, Stan Smith of Danko, First Assistant Chief Dave Aten, Sergeant at Arms Kent Nicholson and Chief Joe Leonard.
Fire department receives new jaws of life
The Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department received new jaws of life to assist with various emergency rescue operations moving forward. The department received the jaws of life from Danko … more
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The Blair Public Library and Technology Center held an open house and reception Wednesday evening at its exhibit to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its partnership with Blair art students.
Blair library hosts fifth annual student art exhibit
The month of March at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center focuses on student artwork in support of Youth Art Month. In its fifth year, the library set up its March exhibit which … more
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A portion of County Road 34 east of CR 51 near Boyer Chute was the topic of discussion at the County Board meeting March 12.
County Board discusses CR34 bottom road project
A lengthy discussion between Speece Lewis engineers and the Washington County Board of Supervisors took place March 12 during the board's regular meeting. The group talked about the County Road … more
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Blair STEM students design and build automata
Blair’s freshman class meeting goals for college readiness
Ninth-graders at Blair High School are meeting the district goals to be on a path for college readiness, based on results of Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) test results taken during the first … more
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Owen Miller, a senior at Fort Calhoun High School, was recognized as a 2024 Nebraska Distinguished World Language Scholar with high honors.
Pioneer student named World Language Distinguished Scholar
Owen Miller said he hopes to embark on his Spanish-speaking skills in the future, and his recent achievement will help him achieve his goals. Miller, a senior at Fort Calhoun High School and … more
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Lots for single and duplex homes are for sale along Viking Circle at 27th Street in Blair.
Blair’s Housing Advisory Committee gets started
Blair’s new Housing Advisory Committee met for the first time last week, with most of the conversation centering around three questions City Administrator Phil Green asked the group. Those … more
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Guests attend a discussion on digital and online safety Monday evening at Fort Calhoun High School during the community mental health and safety conference.
Mental health awareness conference held in Fort Calhoun
The Fort Calhoun Community Schools' community mental health and safety awareness conference was met with positive feedback and many discussions for families and their children. Around 100 guests … more
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Schuyler Logemann (Michael Feldman), left, and Kolby Tighe (Corey Palmer) perform "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers to Maddie Musson (Tiffany Houston) during rehearsals Tuesday at Arlington High School. The group will perform "Back to the 80's...The Totally Awesome Musical!" March 15 and 16.
'Don't you (forget about me)'
Arlington High School actors and actresses are no strangers to love in their upcoming spring musical “Back to the ’80s… The Totally Awesome Musical!” The group will … more
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The Generations Park site near Deerfield trail facing northwest with the Blair Public Library and Technology Center in the background.
Scaled-down Generations Park will still be special
The scaled-down plans for Blair’s Generations Park will still make it a one-of-a- kind space for Washington County. By taking out a parking lot, reducing the number of bathroom stalls, … more
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The Blair South Bypass pictured Friday afternoon.
South bypass will open by late July
Concrete may start being poured for the city of Blair’s long-awaited south bypass in the near future, and the new roadway is expected to be ready for use by the end of July. That is the … more
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The Fort Calhoun Cemetery bronze American Legion WWII Veteran’s marker in foreground and the American Legion Auxiliary marker in background.
Missing veteran grave markers reported in Fort Calhoun
The Fort Calhoun Cemetery saw a slew of suspected thefts within the last week. Greg Corns, detective with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, said on Feb. 23, a report of a missing veteran … more
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The Holiday Inn Express was opened November in 2022.
Blair voters to decide whether to renew LB840
The Blair City Council voted at Tuesday night’s meeting to put an initiative asking voters to reauthorize the city’s economic development program on the May 14 statewide primary election … more
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Luke Winger has volunteers Kaisha and Parker Hilgenkamp help him out with his next juggling trick Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul's Lutheran School.
Juggler performs during Lutheran Schools Week
St. Paul's Lutheran School celebrated National Lutheran Schools Week with a special performance. Luke Winger of Mountain Lake, Minn., is a Christian juggler and motivational speaker. During his … more
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The Long Creek schoolhouse is nearing renovation completion following its move to the Washington County Museum in May.
Nearly there
Lots of progress has been made since the move of the one-room Long Creek schoolhouse in May last year. The schoolhouse made its 3.7-mile journey from Long Creek Lane west of Fort Calhoun on … more
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The West Valley development plot is located along Nebraska Street looking northwest toward Cauble Creek.
Habitat Omaha to build 10 homes in Blair
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha plans to build 10 houses in Blair during the next five years, including two that are scheduled to be finished by Labor Day weekend. All 10 homes will be in the West … more
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From left, Caitlyn Fitzgerald, Hazel Metzger, Lillian Tetrick, Brooklyn Delisle, and Jillian Beebe sing "Come On Alley Cats... Sing it!" during the performance of "Aristocats Kids" Thursday at Deerfield Elementary... .
Fifth-graders take the stage in Disney musical
Thanks to a Disney Musical in the Schools grant, Arbor Park and Deerfield fifth grade music students, under the direction of music teacher Janelle Jaworski, performed  “Aristocats … more
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The case of "Dystopia! The Hungry Maze Game of Divergent Death" Tuesday at Otte Blair Middle School.
Can a game show be deadly?
Actors at Otte Blair Middle School are ready to portray a comedic group of amnesiac teenagers fighting to survive a deadly game show. "Dystopia! The Hungry Maze Game of Divergent Death," by … more
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The Arlington Elementary sixth grade band performs at the Music Boosters Club's annual Soup Supper Tuesday evening in the blue gymnasium.
Arlington Music Boosters hosts Soup Supper fundraiser
Tuesday evening in the Arlington Public Schools' blue gym featured performances by Arlington band, choir and Soaring Sounds Show Choir students, as well as a soup dinner to support fine arts. … more
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Jane Gilbert is serving as interim director for the Washington County Community Foundation.
Community foundation names interim executive director
Blair native Jane Hansen Gilbert has been named the interim executive director of the Washington County Community Foundation by its board of directors. She will take over day-to-day operations … more
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Despite the weather, construction continues on several homes along Landing Lane in the Deerfield Landing subdivision.
Blair housing task force set to convene
An 18-person task force put together by Blair Mayor Mindy Rump to identify possible areas for new housing will meet for the first time next month. The Housing Advisory Committee will work … more
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Collins refuses to enter plea at homicide hearing
William Collins, the 30 year old charged with the August homicide of Fort Calhoun resident Linda Childers, chose not to speak when asked to enter a plea Tuesday in Washington County District Court. … more
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Finn Craig and sister Idealia push doll carts in the Sixpence program classroom Wednesday morning.
Blair Sixpence coordinator discusses longterm plans, success of program
The Blair Sixpence program has seen growth and improvement over the last few years since its inception. The Sixpence Early Learning Fund, according to the program's website, "provides funds and … more
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The Blair Friends of the Library purchased a seven column mural for the children's section of the Blair Public Library and Technology Center. Pictured from left: Brooke Zarco, Alice Dale, Wendy Lukert, Joleene Rewerts, Peggy Leehy, Yoana Orozco and Danae Orozco.
Friends of the Library introduces new mural
The Blair Friends of the Library group unveiled a new mural in the children's section of the Blair Public Library and Technology Center. The mural features various jungle animals and foliage for … more
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Blair voters to decide on half-cent sales tax increase
The Blair City Council unanimously approved a resolution at Tuesday night’s meeting that will add a question to the May 14 statewide primary election ballot asking whether residents are willing … more
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