A little more than a year into its service, the new Washington County Justice Center has provided a boost of efficiency and morale for both jail inmates and employees.
On July 8, 2021, the …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/19/22
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Driving down by Industrial Drive, people may have noticed a large crane sitting on the campus of Novozymes. Known as Project ASAP, the building is coming along quickly.
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7/15/22
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The Washington County Sheriff's Office held its first of two mandatory active shooter trainings Tuesday at Arlington High School.
Led by Sgt. Alex Judkins, all deputies and administration …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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7/15/22
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Seventeen children in one house sounds like a movie plot but for the Welchert siblings, it was simply known as “childhood.”
“For us it was normal,” Jeanne Knight, the 12 …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/15/22
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Cameras will soon be installed at the free brush pile at the Blair Recycling Center.
The Blair City Council voted unanimously to accept a bid from SEI for $9,100 to install two new security …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/15/22
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Fifty years ago, The Nebraska Society Daughters of the American Colonists (DAC), the Nebraska State Historical Society and DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge teamed up to commemorate the sinking, …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/12/22
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Growing season is off to a good start in Washington County but rain is needed for continued success.
“Things are looking good for the conditions we are experiencing right now,” Luan …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/12/22
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The Telbasta Store carries different meanings for customers who shopped at the historic country store in rural Washington County.
To some, it's where they purchased their wedding dresses while for …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/12/22
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Things are always growing at Novozymes in Blair. The Project ASAP agreement in Blair is the biggest investment in the biocampus since the joint venture of Vermaris between Evonik Industries and Royal DSM was completed for $200 million.
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By Elizabeth A. Elliott - news@enterprisepub.com
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7/8/22
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An Omaha developer's plan to build a series of duplexes on JoAnn Drive was once again met with concern and skepticism by multiple potential neighbors.
At the July 5 Blair Planning Commission …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/8/22
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A 22-year-old man was transported following a possible medical episode resulting in a single-vehicle accident near county roads 26 and 29 Tuesday afternoon.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office, …
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7/5/22
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Katie Benson wasn't always interested in law, but found her calling shortly after undergrad to pursue her lifelong career.
Benson, a Fort Calhoun native who graduated from Fort Calhoun High …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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7/5/22
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This year's Pack the Park will once again provide hundreds of area children with new backpacks and school supplies, but an exciting twist has been added.
On Aug. 7, Reach Church will host Pack …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/5/22
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A slight decrease of COVID-19 cases is being reported in the Three Rivers Public Health Department area.
In a seven-day period, ending June 30, the three-county area saw 67 new cases, down from …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/5/22
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Blair's newest hotel is nearing completion.
Deven Patel, regional manager for Sai Properties, said the Holiday Inn Express, 1933 Holly Street, is expected to be completed by mid-August “at …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/5/22
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For 50 years, Blair resident Patricia Bentsen spent her time as a nurse and missionary in several parts of Madagascar.
Along with multiple items collected over the years that Bentsen shared with …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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7/1/22
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The City of Blair recently agreed to apply for a significant loan on behalf of Easterseals Nebraska for its new camp on the former Dana College campus.
In June, Easterseals announced plans …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/1/22
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A little education and engagement during the summer can mean a lot when the new school year begins.
Blair Community Schools and area organizations each summer offer a wide array of educational …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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7/1/22
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The Blair Volunteer Fire Department and Blair Police Department responded to a fire that broke out on a residential fence and shed Thursday afternoon in the 800 block of North 12th Street.
The …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/30/22
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A Blair man who made threats against a federal wildlife officer accepted a plea deal and was found guilty in federal court Tuesday morning.
Cody A. Cape, 23, pleaded guilty to threatening to …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/28/22
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One man's curiosity about obtaining his family history has opened many doors and uncovered many stories about his ancestors.
Ira Nathan, a Scottsbluff native, spoke to a group Thursday evening …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/28/22
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This weekend, hundreds flocked to brightly colored tents throughout Blair with the hopes of finding explosive deals.
June 24 marked the first day of legal firework sales and discharges in the …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/28/22
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Blair Celebrations is ready to wow with its annual Fourth of July fireworks display.
Connie Green, an organizer for Blair Celebrations, said the show will once again be held on July 4 at …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/28/22
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The Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph's Coat received a major boost to help a growing number of families in need.
From June 23 to 25, the food pantry held a special Pack the Pantry event, …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/28/22
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The Depot at Lion's Park on Sunday hosted three bluegrass bands and a youth fiddle contest.
People packed the park to take in the sights and sounds of the afternoon.
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By Joe Burns - photos@enterprisepub.com
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6/28/22
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