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The Blair Board of Education will make its first public presentation of next year's budget at 5 p.m. Monday at the Blair Community Schools Central Office, 1326 Park St.
Blair School Board plans budget presentation
Blair Community Schools has $400,000 less in property tax authority as it prepares its 2024-25 budget. But school board members were told at their meeting Monday night that they could access an … more
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Barges are shown making their way upstream on the Missouri River north of Washington County in this file photo. Barges could be part of a multimodal inland port in Blair if the project is approved by the state of Nebraska.
City of Blair to pursue inland port project
The Blair City Council unanimously voted to pursue an Inland Port Authority designation at its meeting Tuesday night, setting the stage for a potentially major economic development project. City … more
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Brad Earley, executive director of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, dropped off gift bags for new teachers in Fort Calhoun earlier this week.
Washington County Chamber presents gift bags to new teachers
Brad Earley, executive director of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, presented gift bags this week to new teachers in Blair and Fort Calhoun. Businesses that made donations included Autumn … more
Freshmen students wait in the commons area at Blair High School on their first day.
Blair freshmen return to class
Freshmen attended Blair High School on Wednesday for a freshman only day to become familiar with the high school and their classes. The first day for all Blair High School students was Thursday. … more
Omaha author Jodi Adams reads her book, "The Train Rolls On To The County Fair," to children and their parents Saturday at the Arlington Public Library.
Children's author visits Arlington Library, shares story
Children's author Jodi Adams included her Arlington Public Library audience in the reading of her third book Saturday morning. “And the train rolls on,” the youngsters excitedly said when … more
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The Blair Family YMCA could get $70,000 from the city of Blair if its 2024-25 budget is approved as presented.
City of Blair puts $70,000 for YMCA in next year’s budget
The Blair YMCA could get as much as $70,000 in new funding from the city of Blair if the proposed 2024-25 budget that city staff presented to Mayor Mindy Rump and City Council members on July 30 is … more
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Deborah Greenblatt sings and plays 19th-century tunes with a rural flavor on her five-string viola during a recent performance as the 'Fiddling Children's Poet' at Long Creek School House at the Washington County Museum.
The ‘Fiddling Children’s Poet’
Deborah Greenblatt wove music, words and poetry of the 19th century “Hoosier Poet” James Witcomb Riley during a recent “Fiddling Children’s Poet” performance at the Long … more
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Blair Mayor Mindy Rump, shown with her husband Marty, has made access to more types of housing one of her primary issues as mayor. The Rumps live in downtown Blair on top of the preschool business they own.
How the mayor wants to grow Blair’s housing market
Two weeks from now, the Blair City Council is expected to decide whether to move forward with new financial and nonfinancial incentives designed to attract more housing of various types and price … more
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Elijah Logan
Jury convicts Elijah Logan on all counts
Elijah Logan, the Council Bluffs, Iowa, man accused of entering a home in the 1000 block of Park Street in Blair in May of last year and killing Jordan Ely and injuring Samantha Ely, was found guilty … more
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A bird drawing created by Blair High School student Bethany Hagerdorn is displayed at Nannen & Harte Physical Therapy.
Businesses show support for Blair art students
Class may not start until later this month, but for some art students in Blair Community Schools their work has been circulating at local businesses as part of an art loan program. Art teachers … more
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Lisa Kelly has always described Blair Blue Community Transportation as more than a taxi service. After seven years in Washington County, she is closing up shop at the end of the month.
Washington County losing its taxi service
After seven years, Lisa Kelly’s Washington County taxi service will stop transporting passengers for hire on Aug. 31, effectively closing the doors of the only known taxi in the area. … more
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A rendering of The Lofts @ 1600, a redevelopment of the former Fernando's Cafe & Cantina on 16th and Washington Street in Blair.
The Lofts @ 1600 will include living space, upscale restaurant
Redevelopment plans are moving forward for the vacant Fernando's Cafe & Cantina at 16th and Washington Street in Blair.   Von Loh Development will replace Fernando's, which has been … more
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Mary Range and Chelsea Nignan visit with Nebraska Strong Recovery Project Staff at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch during its weather safety day last Saturday.
Skinny Bones gets calm day to talk about weather safety
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln tornado-chasing vehicle equipped with weather data gathering technology was among the most popular draws at the Weather Safety and Family Fun Day last Saturday at … more
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"We are very fortunate right now because we are right on main street," says Molly Dahlgren, the new executive director of the Washington County Community Foundation.
WCCF’s new executive director: ‘My goal is just getting us out there more’
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Washington County Pilot-Tribune recently talked to Molly Dahlgren, the new executive director of the Washington County Community Foundation. What follows is an edited version of that conversation. more
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Families began gathering last Saturday morning to take part in the back-to-school event called Pack the Park hours before the event opened to the public at 9 a.m. at the Blair Youth Sports Complex.
PHOTO GALLERY: Full house for Pack the Park
Saturday was a full house for Reach Church’s fourth-annual Pack the Park back-to-school event at the Blair Youth Sports Complex. The church was ready to give away name-brand shoes and … more
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Blair city staff made its first presentation to Mayor Mindy Rump and the City Council earlier this week for consideration of the 2025 fiscal budget.
Blair City Council gets first look at next year’s proposed budget
Mayor Mindy Rump and the Blair City Council listened to city staff explain the details of the city’s proposed 2024-25 budget at a special meeting Tuesday night. The 2½ hour … more
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Alexis Warner in foreground and Round Robin contestants show hogs in Round Robin showmanship competition Tuesday at the Washington County Fair.
PHOTO GALLERY: Washington County Fair finishes strong
August Ruwe of Blair rides a sheep Saturday during the Washington County Fair Rodeo's mutton busting event in Arlington. A large crowd watched the rodeo on the second night of the Washington County Fair, which continues through Wednesday.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 Washington County Fair
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Reach Church in Blair plans to giveaway shoes and school supplies to the first thousand kids who show up at its annual Pack the Park event Saturday at the Blair Youth Sports Complex. This was the scene from last year's event.
Pack The Park event will give away shoes, school supplies
Reach Church’s fourth-annual Pack The Park event plans to give away name-brand shoes and school supplies for 1,000 area students. The event is scheduled for Saturday between 9 a.m. and … more
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The Omaha Police Department is considering an as-yet-undisclosed site near Fort Calhoun for its outdoor shooting range. This shows the trail system that will run through Pioneer Park.
Omaha eyes Fort Calhoun area site for PD’s outdoor gun range
Some Fort Calhoun residents are concerned that the Omaha Police Department might be moving its outdoor gun range to an area near the city.   Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert set aside $19 million … more
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Judge Jason Cast talks with Carter Behnken, far left, Brooke Hilgenkamp, center, and Ethan Hilgenkamp during the Saturday Dairy Cattle Show Senior Showmanship Division at the Washington County Fair.
Washington County Fair draws good crowds to weekend events
Seasonally warm weather formed the perfect backdrop for the first three days of the Washington County Fair, when a total of 38 events went off without a hitch. The fair opened Friday night with … more
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WCB in Blair was littered with pig signs by the Blair FFA Booster Club as part of a fundraising effort.
Blair FFA uses 'litter' as fundraiser
Pigs took over some businesses and homes in Blair this summer. Sort of. The Blair Future Farmers of America Booster Club has been “littering” businesses and residencies around … more
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This will be the third Washington County Fair appearance for The Traynr Band, which calls Valley home.
Washington County Fair has something for everyone
After months of preparation and anticipation, the 2024 Washington County Fair starts Friday night with some great country music acts to get the party started before diving into its annual five-day … more
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A full gallery was on hand Tuesday night as officials with Metonic Real Estate Solutions make a presentation to the Blair City Council regarding plans for a $27 million apartment project called Blair Crossing.
Blair City Council approves incentives for $27M apartment project
The Blair City Council unanimously approved $300,000 in LB840 incentives for a proposed $27 million apartment complex that would be built on the south part of town at its meeting Tuesday night. If … more
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Harper and Peyton Greve look at jewelry while mom Lacy in background browses a clothes rack at Bra-Ta Boutique during last Saturday's Blair Sidewalk Sale.
Sales on the Sidewalk
Overcast skies with intermittent sprinkles were the backdrop for Saturday's annual Blair Sidewalk Sale, sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. more
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