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Mary H. Simpson of Blair was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List at Mount Marty University in Yankton, S.D.
The Dean's List Honoree at Mount Marty University is defined as a …
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1/5/24
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Chief Joe Lager of the Blair Police Department (BPD) hopes to recruit and retain his department in the new year.
BPD saw several instances of rising offenses in 2023, but also some statistics …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/5/24
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A preliminary hearing was held Wednesday morning in Washington County Court in the case of Kierre Williams, who is accused of killing Fr. Stephen Gutgsell in December.
Williams, 43, is charged …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/3/24
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Blair musician Kirby Wendt has finalized his 12th and final album, "100 Words."
The album was recorded at Tesco Productions in Omaha.
Wendt released his first album in 2005. He has been …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/2/24
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Change order approved
A change order increase from Aspen Equipment Co. in the amount of $11,470.44 for adding a stainless steel tailgate spreader to a Mack dump truck for the Washington County …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/2/24
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Just like that, 2023 has come to an end.
Lots of top stories came out of Washington County in 2023 — from three first-degree murder charges, long-time-coming road projects, new leaders …
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1/2/24
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Bogart Nomad describes his newest book, "The Prodigal Dad," based in Flair, Neb., as a "love letter to a great town."
Nomad, a former youth minister at First Lutheran Church in Blair, has …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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12/29/23
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Many Nebraskans woke up Christmas morning to a light snowfall, which continued on and off the following day.
Clint Aegerter, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Valley, said …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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12/29/23
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In a news release sent by Washington County Board of Supervisors' Steve Dethlefs, the chairman announced former supervisor and current Washington County Community Foundation executive director Jordan …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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12/28/23
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As the Blair Public Library staff welcomes the new year, the popular Spice Club is returning with the first session Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the library meeting room.
With so many …
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12/28/23
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The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester.
Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 …
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12/28/23
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Did you know that every Nebraska Extension office across the state has a board of county residents, approved by the County Board of Supervisors, to serve as advocates, community voices, and leaders …
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12/28/23
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More than 1,100 students graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha Dec. 15 at the Baxter Arena during winter commencement.
Below is the list of Washington County graduates:
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12/26/23
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2003: The needs of farmers, concerns over vandalism and the possible residential development of land along County Road 37 led to an enthusiastic discussion regarding a proposal to close the road. …
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12/26/23
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After a long tenure on the bench and a lifelong law career, District 6 Judge John E. Samson is ready to enter into retirement.
Originally from Falls City, Samson moved to Blair when he was in …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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12/26/23
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Arbor Park and Deerfield PTO hosted "Cocoa, Cookies and Cards” parties for students and family members on the last day of school Thursday morning.
While enjoying the treats the kids and …
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By Joe Burns - photos@enterprisepub.com
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12/26/23
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Pay application approved
The Fort Calhoun City Council unanimously approved the pay application in the amount of $4,740.16 to Sand Creek Construction Company for the Adams Street Plaza Group B …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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12/22/23
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A La Vista man turned himself in to the Washington County Jail Dec. 11 to serve a 90-day sentence after being found guilty of felony child abuse.
Christopher Hill, 46, was found not guilty of …
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12/22/23
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A 17-hour standoff in West Point came to an end as an arrest of a Blair man was made Dec. 15. Troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team made the arrest.
The suspect, James Hynes, 70, of …
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By Mike O'Brien - West Point News
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12/22/23
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Many were in attendance Wednesday evening for a town hall hosted by Washington County Sheriff Mike Robinson at Northern Lights Venue in Fort Calhoun. During the meeting, the sheriff, Mayor Mitch …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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12/21/23
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2023 was a strong year for Washington County Gives.
At the annual Washington County Community Foundation's presentation of funds for the Washington County Gives recipients, it was announced that …
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12/19/23
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Parishioners and community members said their farewells to the late Fr. Stephen Gutgsell on Sunday during a service at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Gutgsell, 65, died Dec. 10 from …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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12/19/23
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LiveSchool presented to board
The Fort Calhoun Community Schools Board of Education heard a presentation from HAL coordinator and current sixth grade teacher PJ Mallette on the LiveSchool …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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12/19/23
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No school, teacher in-service day added to ’23-24 calendar
The Blair Community Schools Board of Education at its December meeting on Dec. 11 moved to amend the current school year calendar …
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By Greg Forbes for the Pilot-Tribune
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12/19/23
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