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Pigs took over some businesses and homes in Blair this summer. Sort of. The Blair Future Farmers of America Booster Club has been “littering” businesses and residencies around … more
After months of preparation and anticipation, the 2024 Washington County Fair starts Friday night with some great country music acts to get the party started before diving into its annual five-day … more
The Blair City Council unanimously approved $300,000 in LB840 incentives for a proposed $27 million apartment complex that would be built on the south part of town at its meeting Tuesday night. If … more
Overcast skies with intermittent sprinkles were the backdrop for Saturday's annual Blair Sidewalk Sale, sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. more
Rev. Dr. Doug Griger wasn’t always going into full-time Christian ministry. Initially, he was going to be an accountant, he told the Washington County Pilot-Enterprise, because he figured … more
The Blair City Council is scheduled Tuesday night to consider incentives being requested by the developer of a proposed 132-unit apartment complex that would be located immediately south of the … more
[HEAD]United Way holds fundraiser for Imagination Library   By JUSTIN DIEP EMG Summer Intern   Imagination Library, a program started by singer-songwriter Dolly … more
The Washington County Fair won't start until this Friday, but news has already been made. During the recent Washington County Fair appreciation dinner, members of the Cargill Cares Council … more
At its final scheduled meeting, Blair’s Housing Advisory Committee agreed to a series of financial and nonfinancial incentives that it will be asking the Blair City Council to approve next … more
The first weekend of every month, from May through October, reenactors gather at Fort Atkinson to help bring history alive. July’s reenactment is always special, and this year even more … more
The Blair Community Schools Board of Education approved student fees for the 2024-25 school year and reaffirmed the existing parental involvement policy at its meeting Monday night. Fees … more
Road work on Eighth, Ninth, 11 th and Dodge streets in Arlington will affect parade preparation come Washington County Fair time. That area, which was previously used as a staging area and the … more
Pet lovers in Blair scored a victory of sorts Tuesday night when the City Council amended an ordinance so that residents can now permanently house four dogs or four cats. Previously, Blair … more
A preliminary review of the events that led to the July 3 water boil advisory for the residents of Blair and Kennard indicate that the likely culprit was stagnant water from the large water main that … more
Despite wet weather conditions in May and June, construction at Generations Park in Blair is still on schedule to be completed in November. Assistant City Administrator Aaron Barrow said … more
Those taking part in community festivities in Washington County last Thursday and Saturday to celebrate Independence Day had great weather to get outside. In Blair, people gathered in the stands … more
The Blair City Council is scheduled to get an update on last week's boil water advisory from City Administrator Phil Green at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. The city of Blair gave an … more
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has authorized the city of Blair to issue an "all clear" declaration and immediately end the required "boil water advisory," the city of Blair … more
The case of an 18-year-old Blair High School graduate charged with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of Ezra Sinkiawic in Omaha will move forward in Douglas County District … more
The 2024 Washington County flooding event has subsided significantly since last week. Washington County highway supt. Dave Kruger said a lot of the waters near County Road P51 and south of … more
Imagination Library has garnered 300 participants since its debut last year. As part of the Fremont Area United Way's Hats Off To Literacy, Imagination Library, created by singer-songwriter … more
The city of Blair's water system tested positive for E.coli, announced city administrator Phil Green Thursday evening. A boil advisery was issued in the city of Blair and village of Kennard. … more
“Get bigger or get out,” is how David Ruwe, a fourth-generation farmer in Washington County, describes his approach to the business. David and his son Billie carry on the Ruwe family … more
Washington County farmer Reynold Kubie would not recognize what Kubie Farms has become today. Reynold, who lived to be 92 years old, would often share stories with his son and daughter-in-law, … more
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