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For about 17 days, Blair City Council member and former Chief Deputy Washington County Sheriff Kevin Willis and a team of about a dozen Region IV Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) … more
Kennard Grace United Methodist Church has seen many generations of families walk into its doors during its 135 years of being open. The church is celebrating this milestone by holding a harvest … more
The Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department’s annual banquet was held to celebrate the yearly accomplishments of the department and its volunteer members. Held at the Blair Marina, the … more
For 150 years, Hillside Church of Blair has welcomed longtime and new churchgoers into its home to spread faith and worship. The church is celebrating its century-and-a-half Oct. 22 with … more
A semi driver was not severely injured after he lost control, causing the vehicle to veer into the shoulder and become jackknifed, near 25th and Fontenelle streets Thursday afternoon. The Blair … more
Orange and black filled the streets of Fort Calhoun all weekend during the annual homecoming celebration. Friday began the weekend as the Fort Calhoun High School homecoming parade led Pioneers … more
Dana College’s annual homecoming celebration was full of memories and a look into the near future of the campus’ long-going revitalization project. The two-day homecoming events … more
The Blair Police Department and Washington County Sheriff's Office is once again showing support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing their pink patches and driving in pink vehicles. The … more
In about one year's time, Jessica Kempcke's cancer diagnosis completely changed her outlook on life. Diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2022, Kempcke and her family worked hard to get through … more
Carl Lorenzen, who is one of many people instrumental in erecting the Veterans Tribute Plaza Memorial, was awarded the Veterans Award for Service at the Spirit of America Art Museum’s America's … more
Sixteen Arlington High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students participated in the Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) held at Midland University Wednesday. FBLA students across … more
A few updates were discussed regarding the Adams Street Plaza (corridor) project at the Fort Calhoun City Council regular meeting Monday evening. Phases four and five of the corridor include … more
In a milestone year, the 15th annual Arlington Community Church Fall Festival and Car Show will welcome the changing season Oct. 1. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature … more
A 7 year old boy has taken his love of reading and created unique stories he aims to share within his community. Barrett Landholm created several stories, which are now on display on the new … more
The 2023 Blair High School Homecoming Parade will be Friday beginning at 2:15 p.m. The parade route will begin at the high school, travel west on Park Street and then return to the high school … more
Unified Sports teams from Arlington, Blair, Fort Calhoun and Douglas County West converged and participated Thursday during Games on the Green at Bennington High School. The second annual event … more
A two-vehicle accident resulted in one fatality Sunday evening around 10 p.m. Ramon Gutierrez of Blair was killed due to the accident. According to a press release from the Washington … more
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held its public hearing for the proposed 2023-24 county budget Tuesday during its regular meeting. Supervisor Steve Kruger, chairman of the Finance … more
William Collins is now in custody at the Washington County Jail after being extradited from Galveston County in Texas. Collins arrived at the jail around 5:15 p.m. Thursday evening. … more
Last Wednesday, the Washington County Genealogical Society held its monthly meeting at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center. This month, Joann Slader and Merry Truhlsen presented on … more
Around 20 participants took part in the annual monarch butterfly tagging event at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday. Following a presentation by Supervisory Park Ranger Peter Rea,  the … more
The three-day Herman Days celebration saw many classic and a few new activities for residents to take part in. Friday kicked off the annual community tradition, with the community garage sale. … more
Long Creek School is moving along with its renovations. The school was moved to the Washington County Museum in May, and since then, various fixes have occurred at the schoolhouse as it … more
A varsity win on the newly-completed Fort Calhoun High School football field was just the cherry on top for the months-long construction project. The football field was replaced with a turf … more
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