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Volunteers helped to place dozens of flags along the Arlington Cemetery grounds prior to the Memorial Day ceremony.
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day in Washington County
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Cargill donated $100,000 to the Blair Family YMCA as part of its annual giving week. From left: JB Scherpelz, Pete Stoddart, Maggie Smith, Aaron Matson, Sandy Christiansen, Jason Christiansen and Brandon Palmer.
YMCA receives $100,000 donation from Cargill
The Blair Family YMCA is receiving an update to its aquatics area after 20 years, and received assistance to do so with a $100,000 donation from Cargill Tuesday afternoon. Brandon Palmer, CEO of … more
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Chief Deputy Sheriff Kevin Willis, left, retired Wednesday, and celebrated with a plaque, handed by Sheriff Mike Robinson, and a get-together with family and friends at the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Willis retires after 26-year law enforcement career
One of the most important principles in Kevin Willis' life is to serve others. "I really hope in the end that I made enough little difference that it's a big difference," he said. "You never … more
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Dale Olson, third from left, cuts the ribbon at Camp Fontanelle Friday morning, officially opening the Olson Lodge, named after himself and his late wife, Fern.
Camp Fontanelle hosts ribbon cutting ceremony at Olson Retreat Center
The Olson Retreat Center is officially open for campers and guests who visit Camp Fontanelle. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Friday morning, in front of Camp Fontanelle employees, … more
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Nick Wemhoff, Fort Calhoun secondary principal, received his doctorate of education from Doane University on May 13. Pictured with Nick are his family: wife Amy and children Wyatt and Gwen.
Nick Wemhoff receives doctorate of education
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
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Immanuel Church of Orum will celebrate its 150th anniversary June 11 with an open house, 19862, County Road 20.
Immanuel Lutheran Church of Orum to celebrate 150th year
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
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Elizabeth Elliott was hired in 2019 as the assistant editor of the Washington County Enterprise and Pilot-Tribune. She also was the editor of the Arlington Citizen.
Former assistant editor was 'inquisitive and excellent storyteller'
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
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Scooter's Coffee in Blair presented a check in the amount of $5,388.63 to the Jeanette Hunt Blair Animal Shelter on Wednesday morning. Pictured, from left to right: Havilynn Oudeman, Cici Vaughn, Izabella Zuhlke, Mikenna Zuhlke, Michelle Merrigan, Cheryl Stevens (shelter board treasurer), Rachel Preissler (shelter manager) and Jenny Eriksen (shelter board president).
Scooter’s Coffee makes donation to Jeanette Hunt Blair - Animal Shelter
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
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The Native Planters of Blair group planted many native plants at Black Elk-Neihardt Park Monday morning.
Blair planters install native plant garden at Black Elk-Neihardt
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
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Louise Mencke celebrated her 102nd birthday Monday afternoon with her friends in her playing card group.
Blair resident celebrates 102nd birthday
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
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Larry Kusek, commander of Fort Atkinson American Legion Post 348, named several soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan in August.
Washington County Memorial Day services
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
Hats off and congratulations to the Blair graduating class of 2023. BHS celebrated their commencement Sunday afternoon in the gym.
BHS honors 2023 graduating class
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
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