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The Hornets Book Club learning about water availability in different parts of the world..
Walk for Water
When Brianna Ayer read “A Long Walk to Water” last fall, she had no idea how the book would change her life and the lives of students and parents in the Blair-based homeschool group of … more
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Part of the Fort Calhoun trails system will run through Pioneer Park, located at Eighth and Monroe streets.
Fort Calhoun City Council approves trail extension agenda items
The Fort Calhoun City Council unanimously approved several items in relation to the third and fourth phases of the trail extension project at its regular meeting May 20. Council member Bob … more
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Derek Panner played Ren in "Footloose" for Blair High School's musical this year. Singing "Almost Paradise" alongside Penner is Bailey Domann as Ariel.
Blair actor headed to New York
Since he was a young child, Blair High School 2024 graduate Derek Penner has always loved to perform. "I was putting on puppet shows when I was a little kid and dragging my siblings into doing … more
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Judy Boyd laid a wreath honoring MIA and POWs and read an account of her father, Private William Boyd's experience as an MIA and POW during World War II.
PHOTOS: Washington County Memorial Day 2024
Memorial Day ceremonies pictured in Blair, Fort Calhoun, Arlington, Kennard and Herman Monday. more
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This tree at Ralph Steyer Park in Blair was uprooted during Friday morning’s severe weather.
UPDATE: Initial damage assessment comes in for Friday morning’s storms
Cleanup from the latest round of storms to hit Washington County began bright and early Friday morning. Power in Blair and Arlington started coming back on around 1 p.m. Friday afternoon. Fort … more
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A fallen tree near 19th and Grant streets following Friday morning's storm.
Early Friday storm causes power outages, tree damage
As day broke on Friday morning, OPPD was reporting that nearly 7,000 customers in Washington County remained without power. But the daylight was more than enough to show signs of the damage from … more
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Arlington High School graduates throw their caps in the air at the conclusion of graduation Sunday afternoon.
Eagles fly the nest
The Arlington High School class of 2024 officially celebrated its graduation Sunday inside the main gymnasium. Sixty graduates made up the class of 2024. The class speakers were … more
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Blair High School seniors turn their tassels during the 2024 graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon.
PHOTOS: Blair High School class of 2024
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Flood waters pictured in Arlington Tuesday morning.
Update: Tuesday storms cause flooding around county
Tuesday morning's flash flooding has caused a road closure in Arlington. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, state Highway 30 is closed at First and Elkhorn streets in … more
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Principal Drew Wagner fist bumps students on his return home following deployment in UAE in April 2022.
Fort Calhoun Elementary principal reflects on 12-year career
Drew Wagner's philosophy is leaving a place better than when you found it. Wagner, who has been principal of Fort Calhoun Elementary for 12 years, officially resigned from his position at the … more
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The Blair High School Summa Cum Laude class of 2024 graduates, from left: Caleb Funk, Ruby Gutzmann, Sean Jensen, Katelyn Kramer, Abigail Lundberg, Claire Mann and Connor Wayman.
Blair, Arlington students to graduate Sunday
Blair and Arlington high schools will host their graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon. Both schools' ceremonies will take place at 1 p.m. Blair High School class of 2024 The class … more
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Cindi and Tom Randall vote at First Lutheran Church Tuesday morning.
Election update: Blair voters say no to local sales tax hike
Voters in Blair decided to continue funding the LB840 economic development program for another 10 years, based on unofficial results from Tuesday’s state primary election. But those same voters … more
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Voters fill out ballots in Arlington.
Early voters in Blair split on sales tax issue
Early voters in Blair were almost evenly split on the issue of whether to add a half-cent sales tax to purchases made in the 68008 ZIP code to help fund residential and transportation infrastructure, … more
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Kianna Opal
Update: Kianna Opal makes first court appearance
An 18-year-old Blair resident made her first appearance in court Tuesday after being arrested in connection with a stabbing death in Omaha on Sunday. Kianna Opal is being charged with … more
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A group of 33 English teachers from Pakistan, through a grant for the University of Nebraska at Omaha's International Program’s Center for Afghanistan Studies, visited Blair High School Thursday to tour the facilities and learn about the different offerings in the school district.
Pakistani teachers visit Blair High School
Through the University of Nebraska at Omaha's International Program's Center for Afghanistan Studies, 33 Pakistani English teachers were able to travel to Blair to meet students, tour the building … more
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Louise Mencke pictured at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Community garden, where she often visits. The longtime Blair resident is celebrating her 103rd birthday Tuesday.
Blair resident celebrates 103rd birthday
A longtime Washington County resident, Louise Mencke said she’s had a “busy life.” Mencke celebrates her 103rd birthday May 14. Mencke grew up in the country in Washington … more
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Kianna Opal
Blair resident arrested in connection with Omaha homicide
Blair resident Kianna Opal, 18, has been arrested by the Omaha Police Department on allegations of criminal homicide in connection with the Sunday morning death of Omaha resident Ezra Sinkiawic, a … more
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Katie Ferrari takes role with the city, resigns from Blair City Council
Katie Ferrari resigned from the Blair City Council on Wednesday after accepting the city’s newly created position of nonlawyer assistant, which was authorized by the City Council during Tuesday … more
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Greg and Karen Warren, who live on County Road 32, have a crowd of racing pigeons who returned to their home after the building that held the pigeons was blown away following the April 26 tornado.
Warren residence hit hard by tornado
What Karen and Greg Warren remember about the afternoon of April 26 is running down to the basement and holding onto each other amongst the roaring sounds of the tornado and the pitch black darkness. … more
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Relief center coordinator Erika Cada said pallets of water, clothing and emergency supplies of all kinds have been provided by individuals, small businesses, Walmart and other large corporations relief agencies such as Heartland Hope Mission in Omaha..
Resources available for residents affected by April 26 tornado
Following April 26's tornado that left hundreds of Washington County residents without homes, there are several ways people can receive assistance locally or federally. Steve Dethlefs, … more
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Primary elections slated for Tuesday
With the primary elections just around the corner, there are a few notable items Washington County Election Commissioner Barb Sullivan wants voters to know. One of the biggest changes this year … more
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County Roads Dept. announces road closures
The Washington County Roads Department will have several road closures, one of which begins Monday. The following list details the locations, scheduled closure dates, detours and the description … more
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The Easterseals camp property looking southwest toward Highway 91.
Easterseals wants Blair camp open by 2026
The conversion of the former Dana College campus in Blair into the renamed and repurposed Dana Village already has hit a couple of important milestones this year, with the most recent being the … more
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Fort Calhoun High School graduates gather following commencement Saturday afternoon.
Pioneer class of 2024
Featuring its largest graduating class so far, Fort Calhoun High School welcomed its 2024 seniors for one last time Saturday afternoon for graduation. Sixty-eight Pioneers walked the stage … more
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The Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department displays a large flag on 16th and Washington streets during Cruise Night Saturday.
Cruise Night brings thousands to Blair Saturday evening
Saturday featured perfect weather for the fifth-annual Blair Cruise Night, and both drivers and onlookers turned out to enjoy the sights and sounds of the spectacle that was started by Matt Saunders … more
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