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Gavin Oestrich is a senior project manager at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant, where his tasks range from xxxx
FCS project manager keeps workers safe during decommissioning
Editor's note: This is the seventh article of a multiple-part series looking at the every day lives of professionals in Washington County. Join the Enterprise staff once a month as they show a unique … more
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Asay
Man taken into custody following stabbing
A man was arrested for stabbing an individual at a Blair gas station Thursday night. Anthony Asay was taken into custody following a traffic stop after he left the scene. Capt. Travis Lyon of … more
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Omaha man sentenced to 90 days jail for resisting arrest
An Omaha man who drove while intoxicated and resisted during his arrest accepted a plea deal, was found guilty and sentenced to 90 days in jail Tuesday in Washington County District Court. … more
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Syles Jordan
Wisconsin man to serve one year for Lakeland robbery
A Wisconsin man involved in a robbery involving a firearm in Lakeland was sentenced to spend one year in jail Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Syles Jordan, 21, of Chippewa Falls, … more
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Omaha man sent to prison for fleeing law enforcement
An Omaha man who was arrested for leading police on a chase through Iowa and Nebraska accepted a plea deal, was found guilty and sentenced to 16 months in prison Tuesday during Washington County … more
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An irrigator spreads water over a corn field near Arlington on Aug. 9.
Waiting for the rain
As a hot, dry summer drags on, farmers may have to start having conversations with their insurance providers. Nate Dorsey, University of Nebraska Extension Educator for Washington County, said a … more
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Color and a logo has been added to midfield on the new turf at Krantz Field. Crews began laying the turf in late July and are nearing the end of the project. The new surface will be ready for the fall sports season.
Details added to Krantz turf
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This image shows the planned layout for the new Generations Park, located just north of the Blair Public Library and Technology Center in the Deerfield subdivision.
Generations Park efforts hit one year
A little more than a year ago, fundraising for Generations Park began. With grant fundraising goals met and private fundraising nearing its mark, work on the park could soon begin. Last August, … more
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Doggie Splash to take place at Blair pool
The Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter will host a Doggie Splash event Saturday afternoon at the Blair City Pool. From noon to 3 p.m., participants can bring in their dogs to play in the pool … more
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Joe Starita, a retired professor in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, talks to a group during his presentation of his book, "A Warrior of the People," a biography of Susan La Flesche, who was the first Native American doctor in America.
Speaker discusses Susan La Flesche biography
As part of Fort Atkinson's Living History, one speaker discussed how one woman became the first Native American doctor in America and made it her mission to care for people on the Omaha Reservation. … more
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The Fort Calhoun High School Cheer Team held a car wash fundraiser Saturday afternoon at the Fort Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department.
Cheer team raises $600 for school year
Despite the 100-degree day, the Fort Calhoun High School Cheer Team set up a freewill donation car wash Saturday afternoon to raise money for their various affairs during the school year. The … more
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Kevin Willis, Washington County chief deputy sheriff, donated one of his Strategic Air Command Elite Guard uniforms to the SAC Museum in Ashland for a SAC Elite Guard display. Pictured with Willis is SAC Commander Kristen Thompson, who spoke during an unveiling ceremony Friday afternoon at the SAC Museum.
Willis SAC Elite Guard uniform on display at SAC Museum
From 1984 to 1987, Kevin Willis was part of a squad of individuals at the Strategic Air Command (SAC) that is still highly regarded today. Now sitting in a display at the SAC Museum in Ashland … more
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Winnebago man wanted for criminal impersonation
A Winnebago man is wanted for giving a false name during a 2019 traffic stop in Blair. Curtis Kearnes, 43, is charged with criminal impersonation and possession of a controlled substance, both … more
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Planning Commission approves zoning change, lot merger for Cottonwood
The Washington County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval for a rezone and lot merger for Cottonwood Cove and Marina RV Resort Thursday at its regular meeting. The marina was … more
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Vacation Watch an important prevention tool for citizens, police
The Blair Police Department's Vacation Watch has served as a way to put Blair citizens at ease when they are away from their homes for a lengthy period of time. Vacation Watch is a longtime … more
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Lemon Fresh Day performs Aug. 3 at the Washington County Fair in Arlington.
Record rodeo highlights successful fair
A record night highlighted another successful Washington County Fair. The fair wrapped up last Wednesday night with the livestock auction and demolition derby. Fair board president Jason Cloudt … more
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Auctioneer Kent Petersen talks with Zoe Wakefield who is showing her heifer at the WCF Livestock Auction Wednesday.
A show of hard work
This year's Washington County Fair Livestock Auction on Aug. 3 drew a record number of exhibitors, all of which are set to receive some hard-earned cash for their efforts. Jeff Warren, livestock … more
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Savion Austin, 14, tries on a pair of shoes at Reach Church's Pack the Park backpack and shoe giveaway at the Youth Sports Complex in Blair on Aug. 7.
'A heartfelt need'
For one afternoon, Reach Church put a community-minded spin on back-to-school shopping.  For the third year, Reach hosted its Pack the Park backpack giveaway at the Youth Sports Complex. … more
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Guests at the 2022 Washington County Chamber of Commerce's Business and Brews look over the choices at the Two Rivers Bank booth on Aug. 4. Dozens of businesses and hundreds of thirsty patrons flocked to the St. Francis Borgia parking lot for the annual event that mixes beverages with local businesses.
Sippin' in the sun
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Valley man arrested for drug possession
A Valley man was arrested after being found with drugs in his vehicle during a traffic stop near county roads P30 and 29. Tyler Heston, 22, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, … more
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Rummage Sale returns, to be held at new venue
The Memorial Community Hospital and Health System Auxiliary's annual Rummage Sale is returning after two years. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 15 and 16, and Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. … more
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Many kittens and cats have been coming in as strays or surrenders at the Jeanette Hunt – Blair Animal Shelter.
Shelter faces overpopulation, has needs for animals
Though the Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter has been faced with overpopulation in both the cats and dogs, there has been a boom in adopting and fostering, as well as a large amount of community … more
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Staging for the pipeline relocation project to accomodate the construction of the Blair South Bypass is set up on a hill behind Walmart in Blair.
Pipeline relocation work begins
Work to relocate a natural gas line to accommodate the construction of the Blair South Bypass project is underway. Black Hills Energy said the company will relocate one mile of natural gas line … more
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The Blair Family YMCA welcomed 16 new workout machines earlier this week. The machines combine to provide a full body workout.
New equipment arrives at Blair YMCA
The Blair Family YMCA celebrated the arrival of new workout equipment on Aug. 3. Sandy Christiansen, fitness and aquatics director, said the 16 new machines are a mix of Hoist and Free Motion … more
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Ellia Klanderud, left, and Ashley Behnk paint their parking spaces at Blair High School on Aug. 2.
Paint to park
The back-to-school shopping list for 77 Blair High School (BHS) seniors included paint, brushes and a little extra sunblock. Starting last week, seniors had the chance to paint a parking spot in … more
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