This is a scene from the Blair Dance Center's recent Holiday Magic performance at First Lutheran Church in Blair. The event raised $1,200 for teh Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter thanks to the proceeds …
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12/20/24
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In a specially called meeting Thursday night, the Blair City Council has authorized the city to terminate its contract with MC Wells, the contractor that was supposed to be installing a 30-inch water …
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By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com
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12/19/24
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A police search of the cell phone of William P. Collins — the man charged with first-degree murder in the death of 71-year-old Linda Childers of Fort Calhoun on August 13, 2023 — …
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BY ADAM BRANTING
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12/19/24
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Toni Larsen of Arlington died Friday night when the Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck she was driving lost control on Highway 30 due to icy road conditions, according to multiple news reports.
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12/15/24
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The new Blair City Council was seated at Tuesday night’s meeting, with Brent Clark and Kent Long joining Holly Hafer, Rick Paulsen, Frank Wolff, Kevin Willis, James Letcher and Kirk Highfill.
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By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com
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12/12/24
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The Blair Area Community Band presented its annual holiday concert last Sunday at Blair High School. The band was joined on stage again this year by the Blair Area Community Choir, and the jazz band …
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12/12/24
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Wednesday’s chilly weather did not keep the crowds away from Christmas for the Coat, hosted by Joseph's Coat/Washington County Food Pantry, the early morning breakfast fundraiser.
A final …
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12/11/24
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Blair’s first new park in more than 20 years is “substantially complete,” City Administrator Phil Green told the Washington County Pilot-Tribune last week.
What remains before …
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By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com
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12/10/24
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Last Wednesday, Rick Stratman decided to take a different route from his home in DeSoto Hills to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he works for Miller Electric.
And one …
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By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com
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12/10/24
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The Blair High School Treble, Bass A cappella and Concert Choirs performed a range of seasonal selections, from serious to light-hearted, during the Winter Vocal Music Concert in the Lele Neve …
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12/10/24
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A trial date for the transient man accused of killing a Fort Calhoun woman has been set for Jan. 13.
District Court Judge Bryan C. Meismer scheduled the jury trial for William P. Collins. He is …
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BY ADAM BRANTING
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12/10/24
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Using mysticism and metaphor, the Fort Calhoun High School Drama Club’s presentation of “Rue” on Dec. 8 in the school gym is set to be an exploration of longing, fear, panic and …
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BY ADAM BRANTING
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12/8/24
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Plans are in the works to create a public art space in Blair on the back side of the police station in the alley between 17th and 18th streets, according to city staff and the project’s lead …
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By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com
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12/8/24
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The window display at Joseph’s Coat on Washington Street in Blair was unveiled Tuesday, less than a week ahead of Wednesday’s annual Christmas for the Coat fundraiser.
Christmas for …
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By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com
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12/8/24
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A light snowfall helped make the Nov. 30 tree-lighting festival in Fort Calhoun seem even brighter. Families enjoyed cookies and cocoa provided by the Washington County Sheriff's Department, and they …
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12/8/24
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The Otte Blair Middle School students committed their trash talk to poster paper for the annual staff-versus-students volleyball game, so teacher Kristi Rasmussen felt it was only fair to get her …
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By Grant Egger - sports@enterprisepub.com
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12/3/24
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The Blair Community Thanksgiving Dinner served more than 800 meals, including 575 take out and delivery meals to shut-ins, the Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, the Washington County Sheriff's …
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12/3/24
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Pioneers Overcoming Peer Pressure (POPP) held its annual lock-in earlier this month. A total of 160 Fort Calhoun High School students attended the event, according to Guidance Counselor and POPP …
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11/26/24
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For the first time, the Marines Corps will have a give-away spot for Christmas toys in Washington County.Reach Church in Blair is partnering with the Marines to be the host site for the give-away, …
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By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com
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11/26/24
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The Blair Community Schools Board of Education will be getting three new members when current terms end on Jan. 9. In addition, current member Ginger Fredericksen, who was going to be rotating off …
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By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com
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11/19/24
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The Blair Family YMCA’s board of directors has authorized a management agreement with the YMCA of Greater Omaha that will allow the two organizations to work together strategically through next …
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By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com
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11/19/24
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Blair Public Library honors veterans with current exhibit
Walking into the Blair Public Library & Technology Center’s exhibit space, the walls are covered with information and maps, …
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BY BECCA HUMMEL
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11/19/24
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The Blair City Council approved a redevelopment plan for the proposed Blair Crossing apartment project at last week’s meeting. That is the first of two steps needed for the project to qualify …
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By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com
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11/19/24
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