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Washington County farmer Reynold Kubie would not recognize what Kubie Farms has become today. Reynold, who lived to be 92 years old, would often share stories with his son and daughter-in-law, … more
The 11th-annual Arlington Summer Sizzle took place Saturday with games, parades and competitions for families. A flag ceremony kicked off the all-day event, followed by slow pitch softball, a 5K … more
People started gathering underneath the five colorful tents scattered throughout Blair last weekend in search of explosive deals to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Washington County … more
The south bypass in Blair that will link Highway 75 and Highway 30 is nearing completion on time despite last spring’s stormy weather. T he official opening and ribbon cutting is scheduled … more
With the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations, safety is the No.1 aspect Blair Fire Chief Joe Leonard hopes residents follow among the festivities. Leonard said the county is not currently … more
Saying it’s time for the village to begin addressing the issue, Arlington resident Michael Dwyer encouraged members of the Board of Trustees to install a traffic calming device to reduce … more
LINCOLN -- More than 6,600 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. The following Washington County … more
FREMONT, Neb. -- Midland University is recognizing 504 students for their outstanding achievements in being named to the Spring 2024 Academic Awards list. Midland students were honored through four … more
The Missouri River was expected to crest near Blair at about 31.8 feet Thursday afternoon, which is more water than the river took on during the floods of 2019 but more than a foot less than the … more
The National Weather Service recorded the Missouri River near Blair cresting at 31.91 feet Thursday morning. The crest was 9 inches higher than in 2019 but remains about a foot shy of surpassing the … more
2004 (20 years ago): The voters of Washington County may have one less thing to decide in the November general election. The Washington County Board of Supervisors is looking at acquiring a … more
Some Park Board members and local volunteers including NE Master Naturalist Cathy Prettyman have renovated flower beds along Washington Street with native plants. Park Board members Betsy … more
Thursday's Memorial Community Hospital and Health System Lunch and Learn focused on the mental health and wellbeing of older adults. Led by registered nurse and Senior Life Solutions (SLS) … more
The following Fort Calhoun Jr/Sr High School students made the "A" honor roll in the second semester: Frederick James Altstadt, Jordan James Back, Peter Bahle, Audrey Luella Barthel, Tacey … more
The Fort Calhoun City Council approved an amendment to the city’s future Land Use Map June 17 at its regular meeting. Council member Andy Bowser voted against the amendment. The … more
A longtime journalism teacher at Blair High School, Bob Bair had many people come into his life, but he always made sure to keep in touch with them. Bair, 73, died Thursday from multiple … more
Officials started closing roads in Blair and Fort Calhoun Monday afternoon in response to rising waters from the swollen Missouri River. In Blair, officials shut down Fairview Drive east of … more
Blair’s Housing Advisory Committee overwhelmingly favors incentives for developers and builders to motivate them to add housing within the city, according to results of a survey released by the … more
More than 50 kindergartners through fifth-graders took part this week in Camp Invention at Arbor Park Elementary in Blair. The camp is a weeklong summer program created by the National Inventors … more
Grant Ruma of Fort Calhoun has always had an affinity for history and politics. So much so, that he has one big goal for his future: "I'm going to be president," he said at his home in Fort … more
Mobile, Ala. – Ruby Gutzmann of Blair traveled to Mobile, Ala., on Tuesday, June 18, to participate in the 67th Distinguished Young Women National Finals on June 27, 28 and 29 at the Mobile … more
The first ever Arlington Citizenship Award was given to Carie Sapp during Monday's regular Village Board meeting. Sapp was co-chair of the Arlington Dog Park, and is also a member of the … more
2004 (20 years ago): Blair resident Brook Matthews, 23, was crowned Miss Nebraska at the end of last Saturday's competition in North Platte. She will advance to the Miss America pageant in Atlantic … more
The Reach Church held its vacation Bible school last week and saw success with over 210 kids participating with over 100 volunteers running the program.   Throughout the week, … more
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