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Fourth through sixth grade students across eight cities came together for a day of singing Saturday at Otte Blair Middle School.
Sing Around Nebraska is hosted by the Nebraska Choral Directors …
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1/23/24
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C.J. Heaton returned to Blair following his appointment as the new city public works director Jan. 9 at the Blair City Council meeting.
Heaton previously worked in the Parks Department in 2009, …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/23/24
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The annual Washington County Chamber of Commerce meeting was an emotional evening for those in attendance.
The event, held Thursday at the Rybin Building on the Washington County Fairgrounds, …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/17/24
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Whiteout conditions and heavy snow drifts took over Washington County and the metro area Thursday evening through the majority of the day Friday.
According to Meteorologist Dirk Petersen with …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/17/24
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An Omaha man was arrested after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement and allegedly trying to kill his partner with his vehicle near Fort Calhoun.
James Welchert, 43, is charged with …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/15/24
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Washington County was hit with its first snowstorm of the year Monday and Tuesday, accumulating around 4-6 inches during the two-day period.
Snow was forecasted for Thursday and Friday, and the …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/12/24
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"She didn't plant the seeds — what she did was create the earth."
This sentiment from Washington County Community Foundation President Milt Heinrich exemplifies the work completed by …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/9/24
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CASA of the Midlands, based in Fremont, has expanded its services to Washington County, and hopes to continue that growth in years to come.
CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/9/24
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Chief Joe Lager of the Blair Police Department (BPD) hopes to recruit and retain his department in the new year.
BPD saw several instances of rising offenses in 2023, but also some statistics …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/5/24
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A preliminary hearing was held Wednesday morning in Washington County Court in the case of Kierre Williams, who is accused of killing Fr. Stephen Gutgsell in December.
Williams, 43, is charged …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/3/24
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Blair musician Kirby Wendt has finalized his 12th and final album, "100 Words."
The album was recorded at Tesco Productions in Omaha.
Wendt released his first album in 2005. He has been …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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1/2/24
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Just like that, 2023 has come to an end.
Lots of top stories came out of Washington County in 2023 — from three first-degree murder charges, long-time-coming road projects, new leaders …
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1/2/24
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