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Fort Calhoun native Katie Benson was appointed as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District (Douglas County).
Welcome to Benson's court
Katie Benson wasn't always interested in law, but found her calling shortly after undergrad to pursue her lifelong career. Benson, a Fort Calhoun native who graduated from Fort Calhoun High … more
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Families lined up for free backpacks from Reach Church at Pack the Park last year. Reach will once again offer Pack the Park on Aug. 7 at the Blair Youth Sports Complex.
Shoe giveaway added to this year's Pack the Park
This year's Pack the Park will once again provide hundreds of area children with new backpacks and school supplies, but an exciting twist has been added. On Aug. 7, Reach Church will host Pack … more
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Positive cases shown for the Three Rivers Public Health Department area since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID check-in
A slight decrease of COVID-19 cases is being reported in the Three Rivers Public Health Department area. In a seven-day period, ending June 30, the three-county area saw 67 new cases, down from … more
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Progress continues on the new Holiday Inn Express in Blair. The hotel is expected to open in early- to mid-August.
Mid-August opening expected for Blair Holiday Inn Express
Blair's newest hotel is nearing completion. Deven Patel, regional manager for Sai Properties, said the Holiday Inn Express, 1933 Holly Street, is expected to be completed by mid-August “at … more
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Patricia Bentsen, a Blair resident, spent almost 50 years as an ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) sponsored missionary in Madagascar. Wednesday afternoon, Bentsen shared her experience with a group of about 20 visitors at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center.
Blair resident shares story of 50-year Madagascar missionary journey
For 50 years, Blair resident Patricia Bentsen spent her time as a nurse and missionary in several parts of Madagascar. Along with multiple items collected over the years that Bentsen shared with … more
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A map shows the features proposed for the Easterseals Nebraska camp on the former Dana College campus.
City, Easterseals partner for grant
The City of Blair recently agreed to apply for a significant loan on behalf of Easterseals Nebraska for its new camp on the former Dana College campus.  In June, Easterseals announced plans … more
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Washington County 4-H students take in a workshop about babysitting. Washington County Extension, along with other area groups and organizations, offer summer activities to keep students sharp and engaged while they wait for the new school year to begin.
Summer education and entertainment sharpen minds
A little education and engagement during the summer can mean a lot when the new school year begins. Blair Community Schools and area organizations each summer offer a wide array of educational … 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 Thursday afternoon. Though the fire is still under investigation, police suspect it could have been caused by fireworks.
Shed fire quickly extinguished by BVFD
The Blair Volunteer Fire Department and Blair Police Department responded to a fire that broke out on a residential fence and shed Thursday afternoon in the 800 block of North 12th Street. The … more
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Blair man pleads guilty to threatening to kill wildlife officer
A Blair man who made threats against a federal wildlife officer accepted a plea deal and was found guilty in federal court Tuesday morning. Cody A. Cape, 23, pleaded guilty to threatening to … more
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Ira Nathan speaks to a group at the Florence Mill in Omaha Thursday evening about his journey to learn about his family's history and Nathan's Lake, located neaer Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County.
'Ancestors deserve to be remembered'
One man's curiosity about obtaining his family history has opened many doors and uncovered many stories about his ancestors. Ira Nathan, a Scottsbluff native, spoke to a group Thursday evening … more
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Kari Hernandez and her daughter, Emma, ready the tent ahead of the opening of Wild Willy's Fireworks on June 24.
Firework sales blast off in Blair
This weekend, hundreds flocked to brightly colored tents throughout Blair with the hopes of finding explosive deals. June 24 marked the first day of legal firework sales and discharges in the … more
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Fireworks will light up the night sky at the former Dana College campus on the Fourth of July in Blair.
Firework show returns to Blair
Blair Celebrations is ready to wow with its annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Connie Green, an organizer for Blair Celebrations, said the show will once again be held on July 4 at … more
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Volunteers organize some of the nearly one thousand pounds of food donated to the Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph's Coat on June 23 as part of its Pack the Pantry food drive.
'Neighbors helping neighbors'
The Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph's Coat received a major boost to help a growing number of families in need. From June 23 to 25, the food pantry held a special Pack the Pantry event, … more
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McGovern String Band banjo player Daren Blythe and Kelly McGovern perform at Bluegrass at the Depot Sunday afternoon.
Fiddlin' at the Depot
The Depot at Lion's Park on Sunday hosted  three bluegrass bands and a youth fiddle contest.  People packed the park to take in the sights and sounds of the  afternoon.  more
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Following a lightning strike and fire in May, First Baptist Church is in the process of rebuilding in the older building. Connie Green, the church's secretary, said the church is expected to be repaired by the end of the summer.
First Baptist Church rebuilding following fire
First Baptist Church has slightly more work ahead in order to repair the main part of the building. The church was damaged following a fire caused by a lightning strike May 17. The smokestack … more
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A map shows three proposed options for a road relocation project of County Road 35 to accomodate the expansion of the runway at the Blair Municipal Airport.
Blair Airport Authority continues discussion on road relocation
Following a lengthy discussion at last week's Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Blair Airport Authority welcomed additional comments and questions regarding a future runway … more
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Will Abler of Real Reptiles shows off a small alligator to a group of kids at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center Tuesday.
Reptiles at the library
Things got wild at the library Tuesday. Will Abler of Real Reptiles brought everything from frogs to albino boa constrictors to a large group of kids at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center. more
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Fort Calhoun native Katie Benson was appointed as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District (Douglas County).
Fort Calhoun native appointed district judge
A Fort Calhoun native has been appointed as a district court judge. Katie Benson, now of Omaha, was appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial … more
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The driver of a blue SUV had a few non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle accident on 17th and Front streets Thursday afternoon.
One injured in Blair accident
One person was injured following a two-vehicle accident on 17th and Front streets Thursday afternoon in Blair. The Blair police and fire department responded to the accident at around 3:40 p.m. … more
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Addie Gochenour, left, and Cherri Yost make clay figurines Wednesday during a kids' art class at The Art Room. Yost, an art instructor and educator, teaches anyone from toddlers to adults at The Art Room, and said she wants all her students to embrace their creativity.
'It's important to create'
Editor's note: This is the fifth 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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Young and inexperienced mountain bike riders participated in a variety of games designed to teach and practice mountain bike riding skills at the Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League's Try Out Mountain Biking event at Black Elk Neihardt Park on June 18.
A mountain of fun
Whether they zoomed down the hills at Black Elk Neihardt Park or took the turns easy, all children were welcome to give mountain biking a go Saturday. The Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League … more
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Students in the Barreras Family Farm STEAM camp tour through the Blair Meat Market locker as part of an animal science course.
'A whole new world'
A tour through a butcher shop and a lesson in catapult construction sound like different worlds but for a weeklong camp at Barreras Family Farm, the combination makes total sense. Beginning on … more
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The Blair High School Band recently celebrated the addition of eight new tubas as part of a fundraising effort by the Blair Fine Arts Boosters.
Blair Fine Arts Boosters completes new tuba project
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Brooke Johnsen, a junior at Fort Calhoun High School, earned a national gold medal from the Scholastic Art Awards, alongside one New York Life Award Thursday at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Johnsen was awarded for her painting "Remembering Our Love," which was created to honor her late grandfather.
Fort Calhoun junior earns national art award
A personal art piece has earned Brooke Johnsen several accolades. Johnsen, a junior at Fort Calhoun High School, created her painting, "Remembering Our Love," to celebrate the life of her … more
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Fort Calhoun High School senior Tilden Nottlemann, right, applies a tourniquet to Anna Mallory during the Stop the Bleed class at FCHS on June 7.
Stop the Bleed program aims to educate civilians on first aid
Fort Calhoun students took a unique form of summer school last week. On June 7, junior high and high school students gathered at Fort Calhoun High School for the Stop the Bleed program. Stop the … more
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