The snowstorm, which is expected to drop  nearly a foot of snow in some locations Monday is causing some places to close or limit services. The Washington County Courthouse will be closing at … more

People anxious to see a movie at the Blair 3 Theatre will still have to wait, but there is no fear that the theater won't reopen after closing down in Marchbecause of the coronavirus pandemic. more

It was neck and neck for the first baby of the new year at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System (MCH&HS). The first two babies of the new year arrived minutes apart on Jan. 15. more

A Fremont man who violated his three-year probation for a 2017 burglary received an extra year of probation Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Nathan Gomez, 29, admitted to violating a … more

A Blair man who was found with drugs during a home search was sentenced to 18 months probation Tuesday in Washington County District Court. John Thompson, 40, pleaded no contest to the amended … more

A man who was found with drugs during a traffic stop was sentenced to 10 months in jail Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Gage Stricklett, 26, pleaded guilty to possession of a … more

Board makes runaway extension priority The Blair Airport Authority's No. 1 priority is extending the runway at the Blair Municipal Airport. During its regular meeting Tuesday, the board … more

Another Washington County resident has died as a result of COVID-19, the Three Rivers Public Health Department reported Tuesday. The resident was a man in his 70s. That brings Washington … more

Terrill Martin stood and watched in disbelief Wednesday morning as firefighters from three different departments worked to put out a fire in the house he had purchased only eight months … more

The Blair VFW Post 1251 honored its Police Officer of the Year. Commander Denny Webb presented the award to Detective Joshua Hathaway during a special ceremony Friday at the Blair Police Department. more