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The Blair Airport Authority held a public hearing and received information regarding the potential budget from Rod Storm, Blair Executive Airport manager and Blair City Administrator.
Airport board hosts budget hearing
The Blair Airport Authority could approve its Fiscal Year 2023 budget Monday. The board on Aug. 16 held a public hearing and received information regarding the potential budget from Rod Storm, … more
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Fort Calhoun Mayor and former OPD police sergeant Mitch Robinson presents a tribute for City Marshal Albert Suverkrubbe of the Fort Calhoun Police Department during the 2021 National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Robinson retired from OPD after a 30-year law enforcement career.
'It's the best job in the world'
After a 39-year career between four different agencies, Mitch Robinson has finished his longterm law enforcement career with the same admiration for the work as when he started. Robinson, who … more
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A FedEx driver was uninjured folllowing a rollover accident on County Road 37 and P26.
FedEx driver uninjured in rollover accident
Blair Fire and Rescue and the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident Wednesday afternoon near the 9000 block of County Road P26. A FedEx truck was … more
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Cora Westphalen, left, and Jemma Winterberg chat before their first day of school at Fort Calhoun Elementary School Thursday morning.
A fun-filled year
With "The Greatest School on Earth" as its theme, Fort Calhoun Elementary welcomed its students back to school Thursday morning. Teachers sported their new T-shirts representing the theme, and … more
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Total enrollment expected to increase at BCS
Blair Community Schools begins the 2023-24 school year Wednesday and early numbers indicate an increase in total enrollment. Total enrollment for the new school year was recorded at 2,184, up from … more
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Emma Shamburg leaps into the swimming pool on Aug. 9. The pool closed for the season following the Doggie Splash on Saturday.
A splashing success
The Blair Public Pool season wrapped up last weekend with temperatures fittingly nearing 100 degrees. Pool-goers in need of a cool down had one last chance to do so Friday before the pool … more
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One vehicle was heavily damaged following a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 30 in Blair.
No injuries reported following Highway 30 accident
The Blair Police Department and Blair Fire and Rescue responded to a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 30 near Walmart. Officer Bob Leehy said a pickup truck was stopped in … more
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The County Board recommended a relocation plan for a road to accomodate the extended runway project at the Blair Executive Airport.
County Board approves 'Alternative B' for Blair Municipal Airport extension
After hearing opposition from neighbors and potential benefits from the City of Blair and Airport Authority representatives, the Washington County Board of Supervisors ultimately voted to approve its … more
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Gavin Oestrich is a senior project manager at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant, where his tasks range from xxxx
FCS project manager keeps workers safe during decommissioning
Editor's note: This is the seventh article of a multiple-part series looking at the every day lives of professionals in Washington County. Join the Enterprise staff once a month as they show a unique … more
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An irrigator spreads water over a corn field near Arlington on Aug. 9.
Waiting for the rain
As a hot, dry summer drags on, farmers may have to start having conversations with their insurance providers. Nate Dorsey, University of Nebraska Extension Educator for Washington County, said a … more
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Color and a logo has been added to midfield on the new turf at Krantz Field. Crews began laying the turf in late July and are nearing the end of the project. The new surface will be ready for the fall sports season.
Details added to Krantz turf
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This image shows the planned layout for the new Generations Park, located just north of the Blair Public Library and Technology Center in the Deerfield subdivision.
Generations Park efforts hit one year
A little more than a year ago, fundraising for Generations Park began. With grant fundraising goals met and private fundraising nearing its mark, work on the park could soon begin. Last August, … more
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Kevin Willis, Washington County chief deputy sheriff, donated one of his Strategic Air Command Elite Guard uniforms to the SAC Museum in Ashland for a SAC Elite Guard display. Pictured with Willis is SAC Commander Kristen Thompson, who spoke during an unveiling ceremony Friday afternoon at the SAC Museum.
Willis SAC Elite Guard uniform on display at SAC Museum
From 1984 to 1987, Kevin Willis was part of a squad of individuals at the Strategic Air Command (SAC) that is still highly regarded today. Now sitting in a display at the SAC Museum in Ashland … more
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Lemon Fresh Day performs Aug. 3 at the Washington County Fair in Arlington.
Record rodeo highlights successful fair
A record night highlighted another successful Washington County Fair. The fair wrapped up last Wednesday night with the livestock auction and demolition derby. Fair board president Jason Cloudt … more
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Auctioneer Kent Petersen talks with Zoe Wakefield who is showing her heifer at the WCF Livestock Auction Wednesday.
A show of hard work
This year's Washington County Fair Livestock Auction on Aug. 3 drew a record number of exhibitors, all of which are set to receive some hard-earned cash for their efforts. Jeff Warren, livestock … more
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Savion Austin, 14, tries on a pair of shoes at Reach Church's Pack the Park backpack and shoe giveaway at the Youth Sports Complex in Blair on Aug. 7.
'A heartfelt need'
For one afternoon, Reach Church put a community-minded spin on back-to-school shopping.  For the third year, Reach hosted its Pack the Park backpack giveaway at the Youth Sports Complex. … more
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Many kittens and cats have been coming in as strays or surrenders at the Jeanette Hunt – Blair Animal Shelter.
Shelter faces overpopulation, has needs for animals
Though the Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter has been faced with overpopulation in both the cats and dogs, there has been a boom in adopting and fostering, as well as a large amount of community … more
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The Blair Family YMCA welcomed 16 new workout machines earlier this week. The machines combine to provide a full body workout.
New equipment arrives at Blair YMCA
The Blair Family YMCA celebrated the arrival of new workout equipment on Aug. 3. Sandy Christiansen, fitness and aquatics director, said the 16 new machines are a mix of Hoist and Free Motion … more
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Ellia Klanderud, left, and Ashley Behnk paint their parking spaces at Blair High School on Aug. 2.
Paint to park
The back-to-school shopping list for 77 Blair High School (BHS) seniors included paint, brushes and a little extra sunblock. Starting last week, seniors had the chance to paint a parking spot in … more
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No serious injuries were reported following a single-vehicle accident near county roads 29 and 26 Wednesday afternoon.
Three juveniles involved in single-vehicle accident
The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded to a single-vehicle accident near county roads 26 and 29 Wednesday afternoon. Two males and one … more
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Frank Krejci
'We wouldn't be where we are now'
Angels Share president Ed Shada had never met Frank Krejci before he saw Krejci's advertisement for land available on the former Dana College Campus in 2017. Krejci, a prolific Omaha developer, … more
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Workers secure a section of the new field turf at Krantz Field to the surface on July 29.
Ready for showtime
A cool, breezy morning last Friday and new field turf at Krantz Field made it hard to not think about football season. Installation of Krantz's new turf began on July 29. Crews unrolled strips … more
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Kathryn Picton gets ready to show her alpaca during the 4-H Companion Animal Show Tuesday at the Washington County Fair.
PHOTOS: 2022 Washington County Fair
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This year's Rodeo Queen contestants are, from left, Austyn Flesner, Cassidy Arp and Shaylie Bussen.
Who will it be?
When the Granite and Marble Interiors Rodeo action heats up Saturday and Sunday at the fair, one honoree will be in the middle of it. Three candidates ventured to the Washington County … more
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Stephanie Clifton is the new executive director for Carter Place Senior Living.
'I feel right at home here'
Shortly after being hired as the new executive director of Carter Place Assisted Living, Stephanie Clifton made it her goal to become integrated into the community. Since 1992, Clifton has … more
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