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Lyric Greene shops with deputy Jack Dein during the annual Shop with a Deputy at Walmart Wednesday evening.
'You don't expect the help from others'
The annual Shop with a Deputy kicked off Wednesday evening at Walmart, and saw 12 families shop for toys, clothes and other necessities. The event is hosted by the Washington County Sheriff's … more
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Board members of the Memorial Community Hospital and Health System's Auxiliary decorated Washington County Bank for Christmas, and have been doing so for the last few years. Pictured from left, Vicki Janssen, Jan Quist, Leslie Watts, Pat Rogers, Mary Kempcke, Merri Misfeldt and Betty Rhoades.
MCH Auxiliary celebrates 65 years of support
For 65 years, the Memorial Community Hospital and Health System's Auxiliary (MCH) members have joined together to collect funds to support Blair's hospital. Through several successful fundraising … more
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Land is being prepared for the new Olson Retreat Center at Camp Fontanelle.
A dream 10 years in the making
The ground has been broken for a new, 10,420-square-foot retreat center at Camp Fontanelle.  more
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Dan Hutsell served as BHS Activities Director since July 2020 and resigned Monday.
Activities Director resigns
Blair High School's activities director, Dan Hutsell, has resigned. more
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Christmas trees fill the lots at Frosty's Pines.
Nationwide tree shortage not affecting Washington County
It’s the Christmas season and the time when many families hit the local tree farms for the perfect tree. Nationwide, a shortage of trees has the potential to disrupt those decoration plans due to climate changes and supply chain issues.  more
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An hourly drawing was held at Edward Jones during the middle of the day for Washington County Gives Tuesday. Pictured from left, Craig Heuton, Kyle Acre, Ryan Palmer, Don Sorensen and Jordan Rishel.
Washington County Gives surpasses 2020 numbers
After a record-breaking year in 2020 amidst a global pandemic, Washington County pushed through again and raised more than $100,000 during Washington County Gives on Giving Tuesday. As of … more
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The second floor of Blair City Hall, which was built by Peter Kiewit in 1912, houses a dance hall, which was a popular venue for dances, receptions, birthdays and other events before it closed around 2008. Now, there is an effort to reopen the dance hall.
'There's a lot of memories up there'
For Jesse and Jill Johnson, the fire hall — also known as the city hall auditorium — was the perfect place for their wedding reception. “It was nice to have it in Blair and all … more
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All five Nebraska senators made it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, including District 16 Sen. Ben Hansen. Pictured, back from left, Justin Wayne of Omaha, Dave Murman of Glenvil, Anna Wishart of Lincoln, Tom Brewer of Gordon and Hansen.
Physically, mentally challenging mountain climb complete
District 16 Sen. Ben Hansen and four other senators returned from their climb of Mount Kilimanjaro on Nov. 23 in time for Thanksgiving. Hansen said the trip was physically and mentally challenging.  more
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The City of Blair plans to sell the property west of 10th Street across from the new Dollar General distribution center.
City to sell land along 10th Street for development
The City of Blair will be accepting proposals for the purchase of land just west of the new Dollar General distribution center. Seven of the eight lots just west of the new 10th Street subdivision … more
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Blair Little League Royals pitcher Blayton Anderson, facing, catches a throw back to the mound by his catcher, Aiden Flynn, on July 1 at Wederquist Field.
Youth sports organizations encourage parental volunteerism
Editor's note: This article is the fourth of a seven-part series looking at volunteer organizations around Washington County and the challenges they face with finding help. The stories will be … more
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Santa and Mrs. Clause visited with children following the Fort Calhoun Christmas tree lighting and parade of lights Saturday evening.
Kicking off the holiday season
Fort Calhoun officially entered into the Christmas season with its annual tree-lighting ceremony Saturday evening. Starting out with the parade of lights, residents in ATVs and golf carts … more
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Jase Hemminger, left, and Simeon Stangl enjoy a plate of food at the Washington County Homeschoolers' annual Friendsgiving event Monday at Abiding Faith Baptist Church.
Homeschooling 'friendsgiving' brings families together
A large community luncheon showed the importance of friendship during Thanksgiving. The Washington County Homeschoolers hosted its second annual "Friendsgiving' on Monday afternoon at Abiding … more
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