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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First Baptist Church has slightly more work ahead in order to repair the main part of the building.
The church was damaged following a fire caused by a lightning strike May 17. The smokestack …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/24/22
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Following a lengthy discussion at last week's Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Blair Airport Authority welcomed additional comments and questions regarding a future runway …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/24/22
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Things got wild at the library Tuesday. Will Abler of Real Reptiles brought everything from frogs to albino boa constrictors to a large group of kids at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center.
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By Elizabeth A. Elliott - news@enterprisepub.com
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6/24/22
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A Fort Calhoun native has been appointed as a district court judge.
Katie Benson, now of Omaha, was appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/24/22
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One person was injured following a two-vehicle accident on 17th and Front streets Thursday afternoon in Blair.
The Blair police and fire department responded to the accident at around 3:40 p.m.
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Editor's note: This is the fifth article of a multiple-part series looking at the every day lives of professionals in Washington County. Join the Enterprise staff once a month as they show a unique …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/21/22
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Whether they zoomed down the hills at Black Elk Neihardt Park or took the turns easy, all children were welcome to give mountain biking a go Saturday.
The Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/21/22
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A tour through a butcher shop and a lesson in catapult construction sound like different worlds but for a weeklong camp at Barreras Family Farm, the combination makes total sense.
Beginning on …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/17/22
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/17/22
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A personal art piece has earned Brooke Johnsen several accolades.
Johnsen, a junior at Fort Calhoun High School, created her painting, "Remembering Our Love," to celebrate the life of her …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/14/22
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Fort Calhoun students took a unique form of summer school last week.
On June 7, junior high and high school students gathered at Fort Calhoun High School for the Stop the Bleed program. Stop the …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/14/22
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Construction on the new boat dock at the Optimist River Park is underway.
Work to install the new boat docks began last week with the installation of two piles on …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/14/22
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Staff reports
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6/14/22
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Snakes, frogs and turtles ventured to the Blair Public Library on June 7 to check out what the Summer Reading Program was all about.
The library's Summer Reading Program officially kicked off …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/10/22
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A portion of the former Dana College campus has been identified as a location for a statewide respite camp for disabled individuals. James Summerfelt, President and CEO of Easterseals Nebraska …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/10/22
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The Generations Park effort recently collected a significant contribution from a local organization.
The Donald E. Nielsen Foundation awarded the Generations Park project with a $100,000 grant. …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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6/10/22
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After being hospitalized for several weeks following a stroke, Matt Smith of Smithers Custom Lawn Care and Landscaping will be prepared to come home following the renovations of his home done by Fort …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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6/10/22
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