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Melanie Rightsell is organizing a card drive for her son, Ryan Lemaster, pictured, who turns 34 on Jan. 30. He has been placed in a nursing home for care of medical issues related to epilepsy.
Cards for Ryan
A Blair man is in need of some birthday cheer and a simple card will go a long way. Melanie Rightsell put out a post on Facebook earlier this month asking for the Blair community to send her … more
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Crews remove enclosures protecting auxiliary pumps on the Missouri River in Blair on Dec. 28. The pumps were removed because of rising river levels from an ice jam, which can be seen in the background. The pumps will be replaced for standby use in case the ice jam south of Blair lets up and water levels once again require auxiliary pumping.
Ice jam holds steady
Nearly a month after it was first detected, the ice jam on the Missouri River near Blair has held steady. Following sustained sub-zero temperatures around Christmas, a 20-mile ice jam formed … more
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Ben Hansen asks for his fellow senators’ votes for him to lead the Nebraska Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Lincoln.
Legislative lookahead
Just a couple weeks into the 2023 Nebraska Legislative Session, Sen. Ben Hansen, Blair, has noticed an emotional start. With bills on hot-button, divisive issues such as abortion, voter I.D. and … more
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The shelter house at Black Elk Neihardt Park provided a scenic overlook to take in the snow storm that fell over Blair Wednesday into Thursday.
Just missed again
Heavy, quickly-accumulating snow was the forecast for Wednesday into Thursday for the metro area. But thanks to warmer-than-expected conditions, snow totals in the area accumulated to just .1.5 … more
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Hundreds of residents gathered inside, and outside, the Blair Public Library and Community Center's meeting room to listen to and share thoughts and concerns about the proposed Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations Thursday evening.
Dozens share opposition to proposed Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations
Note: Additional comments and info regarding the meeting will be published in a longer story in Tuesday's Pilot-Tribune. The Washington County Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and Keith … more
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One vehicle involved in an accident at 19th and Lincoln streets Thursday afternoon was damaged in the front and required a tow.
Two vehicles involved in 19th and Lincoln accident
The Blair Police Department and Blair Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at 19th and Lincoln streets Thursday afternoon. Sgt. Trevor Wittrock said one vehicle failed … more
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Snow totals could reach 1 ft.
Heavy, quickly-accumulating snow was the forecast for Wednesday into Thursday for the metro area. The winter weather storm has been on the National Weather Service’s radar for about a … more
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Pictured is the future land use map of Washington County, which was created in August 2019 when the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations drafts were first being reviewed.
Planning and Zoning Administrator discusses upcoming joint meeting
The Washington County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are getting ready to present and hear concerns from the public at its joint public hearing Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Blair … more
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Jim Sandvold is sworn in as a new Blair City Council member on Jan. 10.
Sandvold fills vacant Ward 3 council seat
Blair's newest city councilman is new to council service but comes with a lifetime of Blair knowledge. Blair mayor Mindy Rump appointed Jim Sandvold to the vacant Ward 3 Blair City Council seat … more
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Blair High School Ovation Show Choir performed during the morning and afternoon stage shows at the Blair Show Choir Workshop on Saturday
A storm of enthusiam
The Ovation Show Choir at Blair High School is gearing up for the spring competition schedule with a twist on traditional show choir performances. Vocal director Patrick Hays said the show choir … more
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Area volunteer fire departments battle a County Road 15 and P32 in Arlington in April.
'Everybody helps everybody'
Despite a warm, dry spring and summer, the Arlington Volunteer Fire Department was "fortunate" to not see many fires in its district, said Chief Dan Douglas. In total, the department, which has 28 … more
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From left, Brian Laaker, Cassie Flesner and Jason Arp take the oath of office at the start of Monday’s Arlington Board of Education meeting.
Arlington Public Schools Board of Education roundup - Jan. 9
Community engagement meeting set, survey planned At its monthly meeting Monday evening, the Arlington Public Schools Board of Education finalized the date and time for its next community … more
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The Blair Hospital – a precursor to Memorial Community Hospital and Health System – was established in 1890 by the Washington County Benevolent Association. In 1917, Mrs. Emma Washburn, RN, bought the facility, opening for business in May of that year in the former East School building at Eighth and Grant streets.
Washburn cared for Blair’s sick as hospital’s owner, operator
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories looking at Blair both past and present through the book “Blair the Town Beautiful” written by John A. Rhoades, former … more
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Storm announces retirement as City Administrator
A search committee has been formed to find a new city administrator for the City of Blair. The Blair City Council approved the formation of a search committee to find a replacement for Rod … more
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Tara Herber watches daughter Emery Herber take a bite out of her decorated cookie. Charlotte Siemer sits to their right.
Better late than never
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The Fort Calhoun Fire Department responded to 365 calls for service in 2022, with 280 of those being medical-related.
Fort Calhoun fire department sees busy 2022
The Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue Department has grown in call volume steadily every year, and 2022 was no different. Fire chief Dan Mallory said the department ran 365 calls in 2022, 24 more … more
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The Blair Volunteer Fire Department and Blair Police Department responded to a fire that broke out in the 800 block of North 12th Street in July.
'We'll just keep working away'
For several years, the Blair Volunteer Fire Department has seen an increase in response calls for fire and medical. In 2022, there were 1,147 calls BVFD responded to, 96 more than 2021. Of … more
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Genesis Ann Stangl was born at home to Ben and Lesley Stangl of Fort Calhoun at 1:48 p.m. on Jan. 1.
Fort Calhoun couple welcomes 7th baby on New Year's
One Fort Calhoun couple grew their family with the birth of their seventh child on New Year's Ben and Lesley Stangl welcomed their daughter, Genesis Ann Stangl, at 1:48 a.m. at their home in … more
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This illustration shows the route of a new south bypass from U.S. Highway 30 to U.S. Highway 75. The bypass is meant to reduce the number of semi trucks traveling through downtown Blair.
Work on Blair South Bypass to begin next week
The first phase of construction of the Blair South Bypass begins next week. Phase I of the project, which will construct a bypass from Highway 30 to Highway 75, will kick off as early as Jan. 9, … more
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Orlando Blair
Omaha man takes plea deal in child enticement case
A former janitor serving Otte Blair Middle School who was found to be in possession of nude photos from a minor, as well as sending a minor nude photos of himself, accepted a plea deal and was found … more
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The Toy Scout, Joel Magee, will be at the Holiday Inn Express in Blair on Jan. 5 and 6.
'Toy Scout' brings vintage toy expertise to Blair
Joel Magee can trace the start of his career as the Toy Scout to a G.I. Joe lunchbox. The career toy hunter never put much stake in vintage toys until he was at a flea market in Sioux City and … more
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The Long Creek School building, which is located along County Road P32 west of Fort Calhoun, was donated to the museum by Randy Truhlsen.
Head: Washington County Museum to move, restore former Long Creek School building
A piece of Washington County school history will soon be preserved as part of the Washington County Museum in Fort Calhoun. The Long Creek School building, which is located along County Road P32 … more
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A map shows the features proposed for the Easterseals Nebraska camp on the former Dana College campus.
Angels Share announces sale of Dana property for Easterseals camp
A major step forward was made in the future Easterseals respite camp at the former Dana College campus. On Dec. 29, Angels Share, owner of the Dana campus property, sold 65 acres to of the … more
Crews remove enclosures protecting auxiliary pumps on the Missouri River in Blair on Dec. 28. The pumps were removed because of rising river levels from an ice jam, which can be seen in the background.
Rising river levels cause city to pull auxiliary pumps
While the ice jam on the Missouri River posed little-to-no flooding threat, it did cause headaches for city officials. A nearly 20-mile ice jam, stretching from Blair to the Omaha area, formed … more
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An ice jam along the Missouri River near Blair has restricted water flow to utilities in Omaha and other communities along the river. This portion of the river is at the overlook at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge.
Missouri River ice jam poses no local flooding threat
An ice jam on the Missouri River near Blair isn't causing problems locally but communities downstream are starting to feel the effects. Paul Fajman, meteorologist with the National Weather … more
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