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Washington Street was flooded with cars and vehicles of all makes, models and years May 14 for the first Blair Cruise Night of the year.
PHOTOS: Cruisin' through Blair
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Orlando Blair
Otte Blair Middle School janitor arrested for possession of child pornography, child abuse
A janitor at Otte Blair Middle School was arrested by the Blair Police Department for having sexually explicit photos of a student. Orlando Blair, 25, is charged with possession of child … more
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Gov. Pete Ricketts spoke with Novozymes employees on the occasion of the company's 10th anniversary May 10.
A decade of biofuel
A decade of work and continued expansion was the highlight of a 10-year anniversary celebration for Novozymes Tuesday. more
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Washington County Sheriff's deputy Shawn Thallas returned to patrol in April after a motorcycle crash in September.
'Like I never skipped a beat'
Washington County Sheriff's Deputy Shawn Thallas returned to patrol in April after nearly half a year recovering from numerous, serious injuries following a motorcycle crash in September. It … more
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Three injured in single vehicle rollover
Three adults were injured in a single vehicle rollover in rural Blair Thursday afternoon. Alex Judkins, road patrol sergeant with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, said a pickup carrying … more
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BCS Supt. releases statement on 'inappropriate communications' involving contracted individual, student
Blair Community Schools Supt. Randy Gilson sent a release to parents and guardians regaring a contracted individual who was "engaged in inapproporate communications" with an Otte Blair Middle School … more
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The Fort Calhoun High School class of 2022 gather for a group photo Saturday afternoon before the commencement ceremony.
FCHS Class of 2022
Fort Calhoun High School's class of 2022 motto reads as follows: "Our lives are before us, our pasts behind us, our memories are forever with us." The graduating class of 2022 exited the … more
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Fort Calhoun High School graduates turn their tassels following the presentation of diplomas Saturday afternoon during the commencement ceremony.
Photo gallery: FCHS 2022 graduation
The Fort Calhoun class of 2022 celebrated its commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon. more
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Volunteers from Omaha Public Power District, Habitat for Humanity and the Blair community work on several projects at Heith Inghel's home during Rock Blair on May 7.
Helping homeowners door by door
Blair resident Heith Inghels found words hard to come by as he watched nearly a dozen volunteers plant flowers, install new doors and mailbox posts and conduct landscaping projects at his house … more
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Blair High School senior Allie Dingfield recently earned a perfect 36 on her ACT and was named a National Merit Scholarship finalist.
Acing the ACT
Allie Dingfield felt good when she handed in her ACT test but the results showed she should have felt perfect. Dingfield, a senior at Blair High School, recently received a perfect 36 on her … more
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This image shows the planned layout for the new Generations Park, located just north of the Blair Public Library and Technology Center in the Deerfield subdivision.
Generations Park receives $400,000 grant
The Generations Park project recently received a major boost towards its goal in the form of a grant from the Nebraska Game and Parks. Aaron Barrow, Blair Assistant City Administrator, said the … more
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Three individuals are suspected of stealing a vehicle in rural Fort Calhoun on April 23.
WCSO releases photos of car theft suspects
The Washington County Sheriff's Office released three photos May 5 of individuals suspected of stealing a car in rural Fort Calhoun in April. Detective Sgt. Brian Beckman said he believes two of … more
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Patty Martin paints an owl rock. She paints many designs and leaves the rocks many places for people to enjoy.
Rocking the paint 
A person can find numerous rocks along their walking path of choice. But Patty Martin makes those rocks special. She paints rocks of multiple shapes and sizes and leaves them throughout the area.  more
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Haley Albertson, left, and Kathlyn Barta are the salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, for Fort Calhoun High School's Class of 2022. Commencement will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. in the high school gym.
Graduating Pioneers to walk the stage Saturday afternoon
Fort Calhoun High School will graduate its class of 2022 Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Katie Barta and Haley Albertson are the class valedictorian and salutatorian, … more
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Water stands in a rain-soaked field north of Blair after the area received 1.2 inches of rain Monday into Tuesday.
Rain provides relief, more weather help needed for farmers
Nearly two inches of rain allowed farmers to breathe a sigh of relief but with water now on the ground, additional weather improvements need to follow. Bryon Miller, National Weather Service … more
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Firm Offer played at the spring alumni weekend hosted by the Fort Calhoun Community Schools Foundation Saturday night. The event also served as the grand opening for Northern Lights Venue.
Community gathers for Throwdown at the Hoedown
A two-day spring foundation event saw a murder mystery and a hoedown plus grand opening for Fort Calhoun graduates. Hosted by the Fort Calhoun Community Schools Foundation, the weekend featured a … more
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Classmates and friends of Jett Andreasen gathered at Otte Blair Middle School for a tree dedication and balloon release in his honor on May 1. Jett drowned at a private pool following a medical episode in September 2021. He was 13 years old and in 8th grade at the time. Community members began donating to a fund in Jett's memory, which was used to purchase a willow tree.
'Love, missed, remembered'
“You matter.” Those were the words Jett Andreasen's father, Tom, left for Jett's classmates following a tree dedication and balloon release at Otte Blair Middle School in his honor … more
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The fifth grade choir sang “Singin’ in the Rain” and “I Won’t Grow Up” during the Arbor Park Spring Sing 2022 held in the Blair High School gymnasium.
PHOTOS: Spring Sing 2022
Spring Sing 2022 was held in the Blair High School Gymnasium Tuesday. more
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Growing skills
Blair FFA and Agricultural Science students are getting their hands dirty readying for the annual Blair High School (BHS) Spring Plant Sale. more
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Four passengers were transported following a single-vehicle accident on County Road 51 and Acorn Lane Monday afternoon. The Washington County Sheriff's Office, Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue and Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene.
Reckless driving cause of overturned vehicle accident
Four passengers were transported to an Omaha hospital due to injuries sustained in a single-vehicle accident Monday morning on County Road 51 and Acorn Lane. The Washington County Sheriff's … more
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Principal Drew Wagner surrounded by Fort Calhoun students and faculty during a home coming reception in the gymnasium. Wagner who serves as 1st Sergeant with the Iowa Air National Guard returned home after a 6 month deployment in the United Arab Emirates.
'I'm so happy to be back'
Fort Calhoun Elementary principal Drew Wagner, who had been serving abroad at Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, returned to surprise students. more
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Kylee Nielsen has been a dispatcher in Washington County since 2015.
Answering the call 
During some of the scariest times in people’s lives, a call to 9-1-1 may be necessary. The dispatchers at Washington County dispatch answer calls, anywhere from domestic disturbances to fires, and some may even help with joyful emergencies such as the birth of a child.  more
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Scott Dippel, left, and Gil Bittner, co-owners of Northern Lights Venue, cut the ribbon to commemorate the grand opening of Northern Lights Venue on April 21.
'It's finally here'
Gil Bittner didn't need many words to describe the chance to open Northern Lights Venue's doors to the public for the first time. “It's finally here,” said Gil Bittner, a co-owner of … more
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The Blair High School concert choir performs during the District Music Contest held at Blair High School April 22 and 23.
BHS hosts District Music Contest
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Washington County firefighters respond to Burt County brush fire
The Fort Calhoun, Kennard, Arlington and Blair fire departments responded to a large brush fire in rural Burt County Saturday afternoon. The Burt County Sheriff's Office reports that resources are … more
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