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Election of officers approved The Fort Calhoun Community Schools Board of Education elected its officers for 2024 during its regular meeting Jan. 8 Kelli Shaner was absent from the meeting. … more
Public Works director appointed The Blair City Council unanimously voted to appoint Charles “CJ” Heaton as the city’s newest public works director Jan. 9 at its regular … more
Whiteout conditions and heavy snow drifts took over Washington County and the metro area Thursday evening through the majority of the day Friday. According to Meteorologist Dirk Petersen with … more
An Omaha man was arrested after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement and allegedly trying to kill his partner with his vehicle near Fort Calhoun. James Welchert, 43, is charged with … more
Washington County was hit with its first snowstorm of the year Monday and Tuesday, accumulating around 4-6 inches during the two-day period. Snow was forecasted for Thursday and Friday, and the … more
"She didn't plant the seeds — what she did was create the earth." This sentiment from Washington County Community Foundation President Milt Heinrich exemplifies the work completed by … more
CASA of the Midlands, based in Fremont, has expanded its services to Washington County, and hopes to continue that growth in years to come. CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special … more
Brooke Hilgenkamp of Arlington was one eight Nebraska Dairy ambassadors to earn a $1,000 educational scholarship from Midwest Dairy. At the beginning of last year, Nebraska high school juniors, … more
Jessica Marlow of Arlington has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2023 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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: … more
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. … more
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 … more
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