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This illustration shows the route of a new south bypass from U.S. Highway 30 to U.S. Highway 75. The bypass is meant to reduce the number of semi trucks traveling through downtown Blair.
Work on Blair South Bypass to begin next week
The first phase of construction of the Blair South Bypass begins next week. Phase I of the project, which will construct a bypass from Highway 30 to Highway 75, will kick off as early as Jan. 9, … more
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Omaha man takes plea deal in child enticement case
A former janitor serving Otte Blair Middle School who was found to be in possession of nude photos from a minor, as well as sending a minor nude photos of himself, accepted a plea deal and was found … more
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The Toy Scout, Joel Magee, will be at the Holiday Inn Express in Blair on Jan. 5 and 6.
'Toy Scout' brings vintage toy expertise to Blair
Joel Magee can trace the start of his career as the Toy Scout to a G.I. Joe lunchbox. The career toy hunter never put much stake in vintage toys until he was at a flea market in Sioux City and … more
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The Long Creek School building, which is located along County Road P32 west of Fort Calhoun, was donated to the museum by Randy Truhlsen.
Head: Washington County Museum to move, restore former Long Creek School building
A piece of Washington County school history will soon be preserved as part of the Washington County Museum in Fort Calhoun. The Long Creek School building, which is located along County Road P32 … more
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A map shows the features proposed for the Easterseals Nebraska camp on the former Dana College campus.
Angels Share announces sale of Dana property for Easterseals camp
A major step forward was made in the future Easterseals respite camp at the former Dana College campus. On Dec. 29, Angels Share, owner of the Dana campus property, sold 65 acres to of the … more
Crews remove enclosures protecting auxiliary pumps on the Missouri River in Blair on Dec. 28. The pumps were removed because of rising river levels from an ice jam, which can be seen in the background.
Rising river levels cause city to pull auxiliary pumps
While the ice jam on the Missouri River posed little-to-no flooding threat, it did cause headaches for city officials. A nearly 20-mile ice jam, stretching from Blair to the Omaha area, formed … more
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An ice jam along the Missouri River near Blair has restricted water flow to utilities in Omaha and other communities along the river. This portion of the river is at the overlook at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge.
Missouri River ice jam poses no local flooding threat
An ice jam on the Missouri River near Blair isn't causing problems locally but communities downstream are starting to feel the effects. Paul Fajman, meteorologist with the National Weather … more
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A fire started around 12:30 a.m. at Critter Close-Ups in Herman Christmas day. Multiple fire departments responded, and it took around five hours to put out. Nine exotic animals were lost in the fire.
Critter Close-Ups building catches fire Christmas morning
Early Christmas morning, a fire broke out at Critter Close-Ups building in Herman, causing owner Jodi Osborne to not hesitate to run in and try and save her animals. Osborne was able to rescue … more
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The Hayden Place Development, which formerly contained Jimmy John's, Scooters and Anytime Fitness, will soon have new storefronts.
Plans in store for Hayden Place property
Great Clips won’t be alone much longer. Shawn Kralik, a dentist practicing out of West Point, purchased the Hayden Place property in July and has been in talks with several potential … more
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Blair preschoolers got in the holiday spirit on Dec. 19 with a cookie decorating party.
Festive fun and creative cookies
The Blair PTO last week sponsored cookie decorating parties for elementary students at Blair schools. Unfortunately, due to weather, the parties on Wednesday and Thursday were cancelled. They … more
The Arlington High School choir began their section with Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime" Tuesday at the winter concert.
Arlington Music Department performs winter concert
After a rescheduling due to winter weather, the Arlington Music Department held its winter concert for families and friends Tuesday evening in the main gym. The program featured many holiday … more
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Jordan Rishel was named the Washington County Community Foundation's Executive Director.
Rishel named WCCF executive director
The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) has announced the hiring of its new executive director. Jordan Rishel, most recently director of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, will … more
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