Blair High School’s (BHS) 148th commencement ceremony recognized and honored 165 graduating seniors Sunday, May 21 in the BHS gymnasium. Landen Oppliger welcomed not only his fellow … more

Coltin Bebensee, a decade-long law enforcement officer, was promoted to patrol sergeant by Sheriff Mike Robinson Friday afternoon in front of colleagues and family members. Bebensee worked for … more

The Arlington High School class of 2023 threw their caps in the air and cheered on as they finished their commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon in the Main Gym. The 53 senior Eagles received … more

Engineering firm approved for resolution During its regular meeting May 16, the Blair Airport Authority adopted resolution 2023-4, approving an engineering agreement for Olsson & Associates … more

To change things up this year, the Blair Police Department (BPD) and Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) celebrated National Peace Officers Memorial Week by starting with a Blue Light Vigil … more

An Omaha man was arrested after being found with a stolen vehicle following a car accident in Washington County. Michael Carter, 24, is charged with theft by receiving stolen property, a Class 4 … more

Memorial Community Hospital’s Auxiliary Board of Directors is pleased to announce six college scholarship recipients for the 2023-24 academic year. All recipients of a MCH Auxiliary Scholarship … more

Hastings College held its 137th Commencement on May 13. During the ceremony, the College awarded degrees to 211 undergraduates and seven Master of Arts in Teaching graduates. Graduates … more

An Iowa man arrested for sexually assaulting an underage girl in Arlington in 2019 was sentenced to two years in prison and 18 months probation Tuesday in Washington County District Court. … more

A Kennard man who was found with a machete in his vehicle during a traffic stop was sentenced to 10 months in jail and 18 months probation Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Christopher … more