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David Boettcher, the alleged gunman in a shootout with Washington County Sheriff’s deputies on Jan. 6 in Arlington, could face life in prison after seven criminal counts were filed by the … more
With their family’s agricultural roots in Washington County dating back to the 1800s, one might conclude that generations of the Neale Shaner family felt obligated to continue building on what … more
Bruce Kempcke has plenty of his own memories from working on his family’s farm as a child. But, thanks to diaries kept by his mother, the Blair resident can take a trip down memory lane anytime … more
The Blair Ovation Show Choir debuted its new 2025 "Fortune Teller" show during the Blair Show Choir Workshop at Blair High School last Saturday. In two separate morning and afternoon sessions, … more
The trial for Washington County murder suspect William P. Collins will not start Tuesday as originally planned. Instead, there will be a hearing on Thursday to determine if the Washington County … more
About 400 youngsters and family members took part in the first-ever Noon Year's Eve party at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center on Dec. 31st. During the late morning event, guests made … more
Betty Megrue has lived in Washington County her entire life, including more than the last 70 years in the same house in Blair. She will be 100 years old later this month. The Washington County … more
The alleged gunman involved in a shoot-out with Washington County Sheriff’s deputies in Arlington on Monday afternoon was convicted in 2014 of making methamphetamine in a mobile home park south … more
Custom homebuilders Nate and Kiley Huber are planning to build a food and spirits gathering spot on Washington Street that could help transform Blair’s downtown. The project, called The … more
A Monday afternoon traffic stop in Arlington by a Washington County’s Sheriff’s deputy resulted in an exchange of gunfire with a man in the car, who was shot and rushed to a local … more
When Holly Kubicek, 10, first started ice skating, she tied her own skates when the other kids used help from there parents. “There's an art to it, right?” Angie Kubicek said Dec. 24, … more
The Blair Airport Authority held a public hearing last week designed to outline the reasons it needs to acquire about 25 acres of privately owned land bordering the airport. Separately, the … more
As the holiday season comes to a close, there are still several things we want to share with readers. We have combined the essence of those events  into one last potpourri of holiday images. … more
An object lesson in money management for 15 Blair High School and middle school special needs students provided a little holiday cheer for some area kids. And puppies, too. For more than 20 … more
The alleged killer of Linda Childers, the 71-year-old Fort Calhoun woman who was murdered in August 2023, may have ordered the murder weapon, a crossbow, from Amazon. William P. Collins is … more
Reach Church and the U.S. Marine Corps joined forces to host Washington County’s first-ever Toys for Tots Christmas Party on the Saturday before Christmas at Reach Church in Blair. The … more
A house fire and vehicle accident near the Blair Executive Airport on Christmas Day made for a busy afternoon for local emergency services. Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue responded to a call at a … more
With the opening of a downtown office in Blair, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Realtor Libby Long promises a state-of-the-art experience for buyers and sellers. Using artificial intelligence, … more
Scenes from the Blair fifth-graders' recent holiday concert. It featured students from Arbor Park and Deerfield Elementary School. more
The 2024 Washington County Gives 24-hour fundraising event to aid area non-profit organizations took in a record-breaking $204,758. By every measure, it was a landmark year. With 800 unique … more
The Fort Calhoun Community Schools Board of Education approved two items related to salaries of the superintendent and teachers at its regular meeting on Dec. 9.   The first was the … more
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