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Blair Library begins Summer Reading sign up
The Blair Public Library and Technology Center began its sign-up for Summer Reading Monday. Titled "Read Beyond the Beaten Path," Summer Reading will begin June 6 and run through July 22, during … more
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Fort Calhoun City Council roundup, May 16
Museum event street closing The Fort Calhoun City Council unanimously approved to close 15th and Monroe streets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 9 for an event hosted by the Washington County Museum … more
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Vigil planned for Maddie Everitt
The Fremont community is holding a candle light vigil for Maddie Everitt tonight. Guests are invited to wear neon, light a candle and say a prayer for Maddie and her family. The vigil … more
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William Filows, 9, leaps over a moving obstacle course at the Blair Family YMCA Block Party on May 21.
Blair Family YMCA hosts Block Party
The Blair Family YMCA and Memorial Community Hospital teamed up Saturday for the annual Community Block Party and Healthy Kids Days. Guests enjoyed inflatable games, a grill out and more. more
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Resonance, which includes Blair grads Kori Archbold and Jesse Wohlman, performs at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha on May 22.
'It's a dream'
Blair grad Kori Archbold was determined not to let her love of live performances fade after college. The Blair elementary music instructor and 2001 Blair High School grad has found an outlet for … more
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Area groups have planned Memorial Day services for Monday, May 30.
Memorial Day services planned throughout area
Memorial Day is less than a week away and area groups are ready to host their annual services. All area services will be held on Memorial Day, May 30. The public is invited to attend any … more
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Retiring Deerfield art teacher Shelley Schoby says goodbye to the students in her very last art class on the last day of school on Friday.
School's out!
School is officially out for summer. Throughout the week, students celebrated the end of the year with Fun Days, special classes at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, track and field days and … more
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Two injured in head-on collision early Sunday
Two individuals were injured in a head-on crash on Highway 30 early Sunday morning. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said an SUV, driven by an adult female, was traveling west on … more
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Mary Donahoe, a para-professional for special education at Fort Calhoun Jr/Sr High School, will retire after a total of 30 years. Donahoe had previously retired a few years back before returning to the school.
Donahoe looks forward to second retirement
After a couple years in retirement, Mary Donahoe decided to return once again to the classroom to teach special education students. Donahoe has been a para-professional for a total of 30 years. … more
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Jill Shields, a math teacher at Fort Calhoun Jr/Sr High School, will retire after 25 years.
Shields 'very lucky' to teach in Fort Calhoun
Jill Shields originally became a civil engineer before starting her longtime career in teaching, with the majority of that time being at Fort Calhoun High School. Shields has taught math for 25 … more
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Jane Jackson has been a special education teacher at Fort Calhoun High School for 23 years, and will retire at the end of the school year.
Jackson finds 20-plus teaching career 'rewarding'
For 23 years, resource teacher Jane Jackson has enjoyed "sending kids out to be good citizens" after graduating from Fort Calhoun High School. Jackson said she found it was "time" to retire. … more
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Sage Peterson, who has worked at the Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter for close to a month, starts the day by checking the kittens and feeding the animals.
'If the shelter doesn't do it, who will?'
Editor's note: This is the fourth 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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Barb Moriarty has been the food director at Fort Calhoun High School for six years, and will retire following the end of the school year.
Moriarty 'grateful' for service in Fort Calhoun schools
Barb Moriarty was hired as the food service director for the district six years ago, and enjoyed serving the students energy to get them through the school day. "I like to get to know (the … more
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Cindy Smith opened Jiffy Shop at 301 Main St. in Herman.
Mini-mart opens in Herman 
The Jiffy Shop Convenience Store and Eatery opened at 301 Main Street in Herman May 13.  more
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This illustration shows the route of a new south bypass from U.S. Highway 30 to U.S. Highway 75. The bypass is meant to reduce the number of semi trucks traveling through downtown Blair.
Update given on Blair South Bypass project
Felsburg Holt and Ullevig, the company contracted by the City of Blair for the Blair South Bypass project, has provided an updated time table and location of detours. The new Blair South Bypass … more
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Fire fighter Mike Buttery assists a student in leaving the smoke trailer through an open window at Arbor Park. The smoke trailer helps students practice what to do if they encounter smoke in their homes.
Students learn smoke safety
The Blair Volunteer Fire Department brought the smoke safety trailer to Arbor Park on May 17 to let students practice how to safely navigate a smoky house.  more
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Canoeing was one of the popular activities during the Arbor Park fifth grade outdoor education experiences at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. Pictured, from left, are Jennifer Schneider with her daughter, Sophia Schneider and Amiyah Robins. In background are Taylor Jensen, Zayden Gayer and Colton Collins.
The great (educational) outdoors
Nearly half a century ago, Blair fifth grade teacher Hazel Harris began bringing her students to DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge for a day of learning in the great outdoors. The trips eventually … more
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Arbor Park students pull together during the always popular Tug of War event at Fun Days on May 17.
PHOTO GALLERY: Fun Days at Blair elementary schools
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Changes may soon come to the City of Blair's tree ordinance to curb the misuse of the city's brush pile.
City looks to crack down on misuse of brush pile
An update to the City of Blair's tree ordinance could implement fines for unauthorized disposal at the city brush pile. Located south of the Blair Recycling Center, the tree pile offers a place … more
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Two practice loops planned for Black Elk
Two new mountain bike features will soon grace the grounds at Black Elk Neihardt State Park in Blair. Brent Fullmer, Trails Have Our Respect (THOR), said construction is readying on a prairie … more
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Multiple agencies responded to a single vehicle rollover on P33 north of P14 in rural Blair May 12.
Blair man dies from injuries sustained in May 12 rollover
The Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed a Blair man injured in a single vehicle rollover earlier this month has died. The sheriff's office identified the man as Kevin Mann, 70. According … more
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Nicholas Wayman gives the welcome address at Blair High School's Commencement Ceremony on May 15.
'Change the world'
Shortly after receiving their diplomas, the Blair High School Class of 2022 received a challenge from classmate Allie Dingfield. “Today, I challenge you, fellow graduates of Blair High … more
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Blair, Fort Calhoun and Kennard fire crews responded to a fire caused by a lightning strike at First Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon.
Church fire follows lightning strike
Blair, Fort Calhoun and Kennard fire departments responded to a fire at First Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. Connie Green, the church's secretary, said she heard and felt a strike of lightning … more
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Event venue CUP approved for Big Red Barn
After buying the Big Red Barn in 2016, the Ridenoures wanted to share their space with the community. "It's a historical monument to the county and Blair, and we knew that was an important thing … more
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Fort Calhoun Board of Education roundup, May 9
ELA, science presentations Two teachers presented to the Fort Calhoun Community Schools Board of Education May 9 at its regular meeting. Sarah Gross spoke about English/language arts curriculum … more
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