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The updated City of Blair logo to be placed on the water tower, which will be repainted later this year.
Adjustments to city logo approved
The City of Blair logo will receive a facelift. The Blair City Council approved changes to the city's logo at its July 26 meeting. The adjustments include nods to the city's history and the … more
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Eric Smith's drone photos will be placed in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame as Nebraska’s Big Rodeo of Burwell was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class of 2022 July 16. .
Right place, right time
Sometimes it pays to be in the right place at the right time.  For Eric Smith, it resulted in two drone photos that will be displayed in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Co.  more
The highlighted area shows where the Black Hill Energy pipeline relocation will take place to accomodate the construction of the Blair South Bypass.
Gas line relocation project to accommodate bypass begins
Work began last week to relocate a natural gas line to accommodate the construction of the Blair South Bypass project. Black Hills Energy said the company will relocate one mile of natural gas … more
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Emme Dunklau, 8, paints the swine barn during the Washington County Fair clean-up day at the fairgrounds on July 24. Volunteers helped spruce up the grounds ahead of the Washington County Fair, which begins Friday with a concert by Pecos & The Rooftops. For a complete guide to the fair, check out the Washington County Fair preview section in this issue of the Pilot-Tribune.
Ready for fair time
Washington County Extension, Washington County Fair and 4-H representatives teamed up Sunday to clean up the fairgrounds ahead of the Washington County Fair, which begins Friday.  more
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The Veterans Tribute Plaza Committee is looking to revamp itself and add new members to help guide a capital campaign for improvements and additions to the plaza.
Veterans Tribute Plaza Committee looking for new members
Upgrades and improvements are planned for the Veterans Tribute Plaza in Blair and the committee is looking for new members to help make them a reality. Carl Lorenzen, Veterans Tribute Plaza … more
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Molly Wattenbach, 4, runs through a sprinkler fed by a firehose near Lions Park on July 21. The Blair Volunteer Fire Department hosted two fire hydrant parties throughout town to both provide fire hydrant training for firefighters and a way for children to cool down from the 90-plus degree temperatures.
BVFD shares fire hydrant fun
The Blair Volunteer Fire Department opened the hydrants when temps neared 100 degrees last week. Children were invited to splash around and were treated to ice cream and popsicles afterwards.  more
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Hutsell
Update: Former Blair AD pleads not guilty to charges
A former Blair High School activites director was indicted on six counts related to child pornography in the U.S. District Court of Nebraska July 19. Daniel Hutsell is charged with three counts of … more
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Rhett Ashmore got a little red nose as a prize at the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus in Arlington Tuesday.
Under the Big Top
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus came to Arlington Tuesday. more
River and Kathryn McIntosh. Kathryn is dealing with an enlarged heart.
'That's helped me through everything'
Born and raised in Blair, Rivers Restaurant owner Kathryn McIntosh, discovered she had an enlarged heart and how the community of Blair comes together. more
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Lee Anderson, Fort Calhoun, stands in front of thousands of wheels of Comte cheese at Fort de Saint Antoine in France.
Anderson's Comte quest
Ask Fort Calhoun resident Lee Anderson 20 years ago where he'd be at in life now and no way would the answer include “Certified Cheese Professional touring France.” But for a week … more
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Children dance and sing along to the String Beans at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center on July 19. The String Beans were last weekly program at the library for this year's summer reading program, which wraps up Friday.
String Beans bring the sillies to Blair library
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Sandra Wigdahl volunteered with the Danish American Archive and Library for several years.
'It takes volunteers like Sandra'
A big part of the Danish American Archive and Library is missing with the death of Sandra Wigdahl on July 9. more
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Blair Community Schools Director of Operations Tom Anderson speaks at an open house event last year for the newly renovated Blair HIgh School industrial arts center. Anderson, who has been with the district for 28 years, will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
Anderson to retire from BCS after 28 years
Tom Anderson's decision to retire wasn't an easy one but one he wanted to make at the right time. “I wrote in my retirement letter that I want to be young enough to start my second … more
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Visitor amble along fences and cattle panels displaying over 150 quilts off all shapes and sizes.
Colors aplenty at Wolfe Country Quilt Show
Over the past ten years, the Wolfe Country Quilt Show and Garden Walk, hosted by Teri and Doug Wolfe, has become a southwest Washington County summertime tradition. The event has been held on the … more
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The main control room at the justice center has increased monitoring ability, safety and effeciency for employees at the Washington County Justice Center.
'A facility we're proud to share'
A little more than a year into its service, the new Washington County Justice Center has provided a boost of efficiency and morale for both jail inmates and employees. On July 8, 2021, the … more
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Zack Tucker, is Head of Proteins Operations with Project ASAP at Novozymes.
Project ASAP moving fast  
Driving down by Industrial Drive, people may have noticed a large crane sitting on the campus of Novozymes. Known as Project ASAP, the building is coming along quickly.  more
Washington County Deputy Jeff Baker practices safely exiting a patrol vehicle and approaching a building during the sheriff's office's active shooter training Tuesday at Arlington High School.
Sheriff's Office holds active shooter training
The Washington County Sheriff's Office held its first of two mandatory active shooter trainings Tuesday at Arlington High School. Led by Sgt. Alex Judkins, all deputies and administration … more
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The Welchert house is on the move to Gene Dunn's property along County Road P41 in rural Fort Calhoun. Seventeen Welchert children were raised in the home.
'A good way to grow up'
Seventeen children in one house sounds like a movie plot but for the Welchert siblings, it was simply known as “childhood.” “For us it was normal,” Jeanne Knight, the 12 … more
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Cameras will soon be installed at the Blair Recycling Center to overlook the free brush pile.
Blair council approves security cameras for brushpile
Cameras will soon be installed at the free brush pile at the Blair Recycling Center.  The Blair City Council voted unanimously to accept a bid from SEI for $9,100 to install two new security … more
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Nebraska Daughters of American Colonists State Regent Kathy Ocasio, left, and Anne Reim, State Vice Regent, read a rededication pledge for the Steamboat Bertrand marker at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge on July 9. The DAC and DeSoto employees conducted a rededication ceremony for the marker in honor of its 50th anniversary.
'Where nature meets history'
Fifty years ago, The Nebraska Society Daughters of the American Colonists (DAC), the Nebraska State Historical Society and DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge teamed up to commemorate the sinking, … more
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Soybean and corn plants continue to grow in rural Washington County on July 7.
'We're on our way'
Growing season is off to a good start in Washington County but rain is needed for continued success. “Things are looking good for the conditions we are experiencing right now,” Luan … more
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The storefront of the Telbasta Store in rural Arlington is taken down on July 8. The original store was constructed in the 1880s.
'It's had a good run'
The Telbasta Store carries different meanings for customers who shopped at the historic country store in rural Washington County. To some, it's where they purchased their wedding dresses while for … more
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Martin Agena, Facilities Coordinator Specialist; Joel Kelley, Reliability and Maintenance Manager; Nate Brue, Lead Craftsman; Derek Conrad, Lead Maintenance Craftsman and Suzanne Gates, Environmental Compliance Specialist, help Novozymes in many ways.
On the job at Novozymes 
Things are always growing at Novozymes in Blair. The Project ASAP agreement in Blair is the biggest investment in the biocampus since the joint venture of Vermaris between Evonik Industries and Royal DSM was completed for $200 million. more
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A lot on JoAnn Drive has been targeted for 16 single family attached units. The proposal has drawn concerns regarding costs and practicality from neighboring residents.
Blair Planning Commission recommends CUP for duplexes
An Omaha developer's plan to build a series of duplexes on JoAnn Drive was once again met with concern and skepticism by multiple potential neighbors. At the July 5 Blair Planning Commission … more
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A 22-year-old male was transported to the Memorial Community Hospital and Health System following a single-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon near Kennard.
One transported following single-vehicle accident
A 22-year-old man was transported following a possible medical episode resulting in a single-vehicle accident near county roads 26 and 29 Tuesday afternoon. The Washington County Sheriff's Office, … more
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