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Following a lightning strike and fire in May, First Baptist Church is in the process of rebuilding in the older building. Connie Green, the church's secretary, said the church is expected to be repaired by the end of the summer.
First Baptist Church rebuilding following fire
First Baptist Church has slightly more work ahead in order to repair the main part of the building. The church was damaged following a fire caused by a lightning strike May 17. The smokestack … more
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Craig man pleads guilty to protection order violation
A Craig man who was in contact with a person whom had two protective orders against him accepted a plea deal and was found guilty Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Christopher … more
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The Midwest Early Corvette Club presented checks to several entities. Pictured, from left: Jordan Rishel with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Midwest Early Corvette Club Chairman Doyle Eicher, Michelle Birkel with the Southeast Community College, Denise Cada with the Washington County Food Pantry, Blair Police Chief Joe Lager and Kelly Johnson with Blair Radio..
Corvette Club makes donations
Chairman Doyle Eicher presented money raised at the event to several organizations and presented them a check Tuesday.  more
A map shows three proposed options for a road relocation project of County Road 35 to accomodate the expansion of the runway at the Blair Municipal Airport.
Blair Airport Authority continues discussion on road relocation
Following a lengthy discussion at last week's Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Blair Airport Authority welcomed additional comments and questions regarding a future runway … more
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'Have fun, be conscientious'
With firework sales and discharge legal within Blair city limits, common sense is the name of the game. Firework sales and legal discharge hours began today, Friday, at 8 a.m. Hours for sale and … more
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Will Abler of Real Reptiles shows off a small alligator to a group of kids at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center Tuesday.
Reptiles at the library
Things got wild at the library Tuesday. Will Abler of Real Reptiles brought everything from frogs to albino boa constrictors to a large group of kids at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center. more
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Fort Calhoun native Katie Benson was appointed as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District (Douglas County).
Fort Calhoun native appointed district judge
A Fort Calhoun native has been appointed as a district court judge. Katie Benson, now of Omaha, was appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial … more
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The driver of a blue SUV had a few non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle accident on 17th and Front streets Thursday afternoon.
One injured in Blair accident
One person was injured following a two-vehicle accident on 17th and Front streets Thursday afternoon in Blair. The Blair police and fire department responded to the accident at around 3:40 p.m. … more
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FCCS Board of Education roundup
Policies approved Several existing and newer policies were unanimously approved by the Fort Calhoun Community Schools Board of Education June 13 at its regular meeting. The following … more
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Winnebago woman pleads guilty to amended charge
A Winnebago woman who was found with drugs in her vehicle during a traffic stop in Blair accepted a plea deal and was found guilty June 14 in Washington County District Court. Precious Stewart, … more
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Addie Gochenour, left, and Cherri Yost make clay figurines Wednesday during a kids' art class at The Art Room. Yost, an art instructor and educator, teaches anyone from toddlers to adults at The Art Room, and said she wants all her students to embrace their creativity.
'It's important to create'
Editor's note: This is the fifth 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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The Longhorn Bar in Fort Calhoun will be under new ownership, following Jeanne Knight's last day Monday. Pictured from left, owners Ralph and Sandy Givens, who sold the restaurant to Jeanne in 2011; Knight; and new owners Linda and Andy Faucher.
Longhorn Bar welcomes new owners
A new generation of ownership will take over the Longhorn Bar in the upcoming weeks. Andy and Linda Faucher will be taking over the reigns from Jeanne Knight, who has owned the restaurant since … more
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Elkhorn man arrested for third DUI
An Elkhorn man was arrested for driving while intoxicated near Kennard on June 13. Bernard Cummings, 63, is charged is driving under the influence with two prior convictions and refusal to … more
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Washington County Board of Supervisors roundup, June 14
Roads Dept. items approved The Washington County Board of Supervisors voted against one resolution and unanimously approved another June 14 at its regular meeting. Supervisors Jay Anderson, … more
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Omaha man takes plea deal in DUI case
An Omaha man who was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Fort Calhoun accepted a plea deal and was found guilty June 14 in Washington County District Court. Jeffrey Wrubel, 52, pleaded … more
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WCSO tackling underage drinking
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is implementing a new program aimed at stopping underage drinking and having consequences for adults who provide alcohol to minors. Sheriff Mike Robinson … more
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'Wait and see'
With gas prices at all-time highs in Nebraska, city officials are keeping a cautious eye on gas budgets while remaining at the top possible level of service. As of June 17, according to AAA, the … more
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The National Goat Board Association judged these goat carcasses at Blair Meat Market for 4-H students.
Goats among us 
For youths raising goats for commercial sale throughout the country, a registered stock show in Grand Island brings them together for competition. Part of that competition came to Blair.  … more
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Sheriff's Office touches on road rage incidents
With an increase of road rage incidents in the county, some of which have lead to potentially dangerous situations, the Washington County Sheriff's Office has several pieces of advice for the public. … more
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Young and inexperienced mountain bike riders participated in a variety of games designed to teach and practice mountain bike riding skills at the Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League's Try Out Mountain Biking event at Black Elk Neihardt Park on June 18.
A mountain of fun
Whether they zoomed down the hills at Black Elk Neihardt Park or took the turns easy, all children were welcome to give mountain biking a go Saturday. The Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League … more
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Classic cars make their way down Washington Street in Blair during the Washington County Traveling Show and Shine Car Cruise Night on June 16.
Cruisin' Washington County
Classic cars gathered at Olsen Auto before departing on a relaxed drive through Washington County on June 16. The Washington County Traveling Show and Shine hosted its first of two car cruises … more
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The County Board heard possible plans for an extension of the Blair Executive Airport from Blair City Administrator Rod Storm Tuesday at its regular meeting.
Blair airport runway expansion discussed at County Board
The Blair Airport expansion was met with many questions from supervisors and neighbors Tuesday at the Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting. Rod Storm, the City of Blair's … more
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Papillion man sentenced 11 months jail time for theft
A Papillion man who stole more than $11,000 worth of catalytic converters was sentenced to 11 months in jail Tuesday in Washington County District Court. William Wiese, 35, pleaded guilty to theft … more
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Lucas Wilcox
Herman man sentenced 5-12 years incarceration in assault case
A Herman man who assaulted a woman was sentenced to a minimum of 5 and maximum of 12 years in prison Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Lucas Wilcox, 31, pleaded no contest to … more
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Iowa man sentenced 270 days in jail for multiple charges
A Manchester, Iowa, man who used another individual's identity and had drugs in his car during a traffic stop accepted a plea deal, was found guilty and was sentenced to two concurrent 270-day jail … more
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