In the span of just an hour Dec. 16, thousands of dollars collected by Washington County Cares and the Washington County Community Foundation had been given to area non-profits looking to better the community. more

Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue, Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department and the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to an accident on U.S. Highway 75 near County Road P47 Monday … more

Twenty-two children and their families walked, sometimes ran, around Walmart Tuesday night with Blair police officers during the annual Shop with a Cop. Hosted by the Blair Police Department's … more

Two buildings were unanimously approved to begin renovations at the Fort Calhoun Board of Education meeting Dec. 13. Board member Jon Genoways was absent. As part of a five- and 10-year … more

Though the annual event was cancelled last year, Fort Calhoun came together to spread holiday cheer Saturday during Christmas in Calhoun. From being read stories by Mrs. Claus, meeting Nikki's … more

The final tally is in and Washington County Gives collected $120,016 Nov. 30. It’s more than last year which brought in $109,624.  more

Instead of donating old furniture and other items in the alley behind the Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph's Coat Wednesday, people received one of 400 meals made for a monetary donation for … more

One goal following the completion of the Washington County Justice Center was to bring in other jurisdictions to the facility for training and touring purposes. This week, the jail was the host of … more

The annual Shop with a Deputy kicked off Wednesday evening at Walmart, and saw 12 families shop for toys, clothes and other necessities. The event is hosted by the Washington County Sheriff's … more

For 65 years, the Memorial Community Hospital and Health System's Auxiliary (MCH) members have joined together to collect funds to support Blair's hospital. Through several successful fundraising … more

The ground has been broken for a new, 10,420-square-foot retreat center at Camp Fontanelle.  more

Blair High School's activities director, Dan Hutsell, has resigned. more