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First Baptist Church had some water damage following the fire caused by a lightning strike Tuesday afternoon. The church will hold its services in the fellowship hall.
First Baptist Church looks to rebuild following fire
Following a lightning strike during a storm May 17, First Baptist Church is looking forward to a relatively quick recovery. The lightning strike developed into a fire atop the smokestack on the … more
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William Filows, 9, leaps over a moving obstacle course at the Blair Family YMCA Block Party on May 21.
Blair Family YMCA hosts Block Party
The Blair Family YMCA and Memorial Community Hospital teamed up Saturday for the annual Community Block Party and Healthy Kids Days. Guests enjoyed inflatable games, a grill out and more. more
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Resonance, which includes Blair grads Kori Archbold and Jesse Wohlman, performs at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha on May 22.
'It's a dream'
Blair grad Kori Archbold was determined not to let her love of live performances fade after college. The Blair elementary music instructor and 2001 Blair High School grad has found an outlet for … more
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Sage Peterson, who has worked at the Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter for close to a month, starts the day by checking the kittens and feeding the animals.
'If the shelter doesn't do it, who will?'
Editor's note: This is the fourth 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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Canoeing was one of the popular activities during the Arbor Park fifth grade outdoor education experiences at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. Pictured, from left, are Jennifer Schneider with her daughter, Sophia Schneider and Amiyah Robins. In background are Taylor Jensen, Zayden Gayer and Colton Collins.
The great (educational) outdoors
Nearly half a century ago, Blair fifth grade teacher Hazel Harris began bringing her students to DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge for a day of learning in the great outdoors. The trips eventually … more
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Arbor Park students pull together during the always popular Tug of War event at Fun Days on May 17.
PHOTO GALLERY: Fun Days at Blair elementary schools
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Multiple agencies responded to a single vehicle rollover on P33 north of P14 in rural Blair May 12.
Blair man dies from injuries sustained in May 12 rollover
The Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed a Blair man injured in a single vehicle rollover earlier this month has died. The sheriff's office identified the man as Kevin Mann, 70. According … more
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Nicholas Wayman gives the welcome address at Blair High School's Commencement Ceremony on May 15.
'Change the world'
Shortly after receiving their diplomas, the Blair High School Class of 2022 received a challenge from classmate Allie Dingfield. “Today, I challenge you, fellow graduates of Blair High … more
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Blair, Fort Calhoun and Kennard fire crews responded to a fire caused by a lightning strike at First Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon.
Church fire follows lightning strike
Blair, Fort Calhoun and Kennard fire departments responded to a fire at First Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. Connie Green, the church's secretary, said she heard and felt a strike of lightning … more
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Arbor Park students stand with hands over their hearts as Legion members incinerate a retired flag during a flag education class at Arbor Park May 11.
'Connecting generations'
Arbor Park Intermediate School principal Kyle Johnson couldn't help but smile as he watched his fifth graders carefully fold United States flags last week. Students, in pairs, walked through the … more
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The Blair High School Class of 2022 stands during processional at the school's 147th Commencement Ceremony on May 15.
PHOTOS: BHS Class of '22
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Washington Street was flooded with cars and vehicles of all makes, models and years May 14 for the first Blair Cruise Night of the year.
PHOTOS: Cruisin' through Blair
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Orlando Blair
Otte Blair Middle School janitor arrested for possession of child pornography, child abuse
A janitor at Otte Blair Middle School was arrested by the Blair Police Department for having sexually explicit photos of a student. Orlando Blair, 25, is charged with possession of child … more
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Gov. Pete Ricketts spoke with Novozymes employees on the occasion of the company's 10th anniversary May 10.
A decade of biofuel
A decade of work and continued expansion was the highlight of a 10-year anniversary celebration for Novozymes Tuesday. more
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Washington County Sheriff's deputy Shawn Thallas returned to patrol in April after a motorcycle crash in September.
'Like I never skipped a beat'
Washington County Sheriff's Deputy Shawn Thallas returned to patrol in April after nearly half a year recovering from numerous, serious injuries following a motorcycle crash in September. It … more
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Three injured in single vehicle rollover
Three adults were injured in a single vehicle rollover in rural Blair Thursday afternoon. Alex Judkins, road patrol sergeant with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, said a pickup carrying … more
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BCS Supt. releases statement on 'inappropriate communications' involving contracted individual, student
Blair Community Schools Supt. Randy Gilson sent a release to parents and guardians regaring a contracted individual who was "engaged in inapproporate communications" with an Otte Blair Middle School … more
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The Fort Calhoun High School class of 2022 gather for a group photo Saturday afternoon before the commencement ceremony.
FCHS Class of 2022
Fort Calhoun High School's class of 2022 motto reads as follows: "Our lives are before us, our pasts behind us, our memories are forever with us." The graduating class of 2022 exited the … more
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Fort Calhoun High School graduates turn their tassels following the presentation of diplomas Saturday afternoon during the commencement ceremony.
Photo gallery: FCHS 2022 graduation
The Fort Calhoun class of 2022 celebrated its commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon. more
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Volunteers from Omaha Public Power District, Habitat for Humanity and the Blair community work on several projects at Heith Inghel's home during Rock Blair on May 7.
Helping homeowners door by door
Blair resident Heith Inghels found words hard to come by as he watched nearly a dozen volunteers plant flowers, install new doors and mailbox posts and conduct landscaping projects at his house … more
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Blair High School senior Allie Dingfield recently earned a perfect 36 on her ACT and was named a National Merit Scholarship finalist.
Acing the ACT
Allie Dingfield felt good when she handed in her ACT test but the results showed she should have felt perfect. Dingfield, a senior at Blair High School, recently received a perfect 36 on her … more
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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 receives $400,000 grant
The Generations Park project recently received a major boost towards its goal in the form of a grant from the Nebraska Game and Parks. Aaron Barrow, Blair Assistant City Administrator, said the … more
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Three individuals are suspected of stealing a vehicle in rural Fort Calhoun on April 23.
WCSO releases photos of car theft suspects
The Washington County Sheriff's Office released three photos May 5 of individuals suspected of stealing a car in rural Fort Calhoun in April. Detective Sgt. Brian Beckman said he believes two of … more
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Patty Martin paints an owl rock. She paints many designs and leaves the rocks many places for people to enjoy.
Rocking the paint 
A person can find numerous rocks along their walking path of choice. But Patty Martin makes those rocks special. She paints rocks of multiple shapes and sizes and leaves them throughout the area.  more
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Haley Albertson, left, and Kathlyn Barta are the salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, for Fort Calhoun High School's Class of 2022. Commencement will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. in the high school gym.
Graduating Pioneers to walk the stage Saturday afternoon
Fort Calhoun High School will graduate its class of 2022 Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Katie Barta and Haley Albertson are the class valedictorian and salutatorian, … more
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