Fort Calhoun Secondary Principal Nick Wemhoff added another degree and new title to his name on May 13. After nine years of studies, Wemhoff earned his doctorate of education from Doane … more

For 150 years, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Orum, situated at 19862 County Road 20. An open house to celebrate the 150th anniversary will take place June 11, starting with a 10 a.m. service. … more

For a little more than two years, Elizabeth Elliott told the stories of Washington County residents and shared her many years of writing experience with the county. Elliott, 46, died April 27 … more

Back on May 8, Scooter’s Coffee in Blair had a “Day of Giving,” with 100% of sales going to the Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter. On Wednesday, the proceeds were officially … more

Members of the Native Planters of Blair and Blair Horticulture Society brought out their shovels and gloves and planted several native plants at Black Elk-Neihardt Park Monday morning. As part … more

Louise Mencke was surprised with cake and ice cream and a chorus of "Happy Birthday" Monday afternoon in celebration of her 102nd birthday. Mencke and her friends, who play cards together every … more

Below are the Washington County Memorial Day services, slated for May 29: Blair Blair's Memorial Day service will take place at the Blair Cemetery beginning at 10 a.m. Arlington … more

Blair High School’s (BHS) 148th commencement ceremony recognized and honored 165 graduating seniors Sunday, May 21 in the BHS gymnasium. Landen Oppliger welcomed not only his fellow … more

The Arlington High School class of 2023 threw their caps in the air and cheered on as they finished their commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon in the Main Gym. The 53 senior Eagles received … more

To change things up this year, the Blair Police Department (BPD) and Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) celebrated National Peace Officers Memorial Week by starting with a Blue Light Vigil … more