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Hugh and Jane Hunt recently awarded a $1 million gift to the Washington County Community Foundation. In addition to their $1 million gift, Hugh and Jane have pledged to mach another million dollars if the Foundation can raise that amount for the endowment by the end of the year.
Washington County Community Foundation receives million dollar gift
The Washington County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that it will receive a $1 million gift from Hugh and Jane Hunt. It is the largest single gift to the Foundation in its … more
Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue departments battled the fire for roughly 20 minutes on Thursday, Nov. 17.
None injured in fire at Kimberly Manor Apartments
Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue departments responded to the report of a fire at 2467 Nebraska St. at the Kimberly Manor Apartments shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday. … more
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Col. Janel Nelson was the keynote speaker at the Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Calhoun High School Friday morning.
Fort Calhoun celebrates annual Veterans Day ceremony
The annual Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Calhoun High School was held Friday in the gymnasium. The program, put on by SkillsUSA, featured many veterans in attendance, as well as students from … more
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The Blair Depot was a vital part of Blair's railroad history.
Blair opens for business
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories looking at Blair both past and present through the book “Blair the Town Beautiful” written by John A. Rhoades, former … more
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Blair area veterans stand at attention while the Blair High School choir performs the National Anthem at the BHS Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11.
'Shine upon all veterans'
Blair High School student Kym Dykstra put Veterans Day in the context of children of her generation. She said students may not know the extent of sacrifices necessary for service, but know the … more
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Arlington Public Schools hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday morning, and featured veterans from all branches in attendance.
Arlington celebrates Veterans Day
Though a few days early, Arlington Public Schools gathered in the high school gymnasium Wednesday morning to honor the veterans in the community and to teach students about Veterans Day. The … more
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Traci Earls, facility manger at Cargill, serves as a Lt. Colonel for the U.S. Army.
Earls lives her 'GI Joe dream'
Children can draw inspiration for their future careers from many places. Cargill facility manager Lt. Col. Traci Earls recalls being stricken, in particular, by a cartoon at a young age. … more
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Fr. John Schaefer was recognized with the Bishop's Cross on Friday, Oct. 28 at the Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska's Annual Council. From left to right: Bishop Scott Barker of the Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska, Schaefer's daughter Rebekah and her husband Nick, Fr. John Schaefer and his wife Margaret, and their son Daniel with his partner Amantha.
Longtime area priest awarded with Bishop’s Cross
On Friday, Oct. 28, Father John Schaefer was awarded with the Bishop’s Cross at the Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska’s Annual Council. “It was such a shock and surprise to me … more
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Blair native Maverick Harrold recently earned Honorable Mention at the Nebraska state division of the Music Teachers Association Young Artist Competition in October.
'A big, personal win'
After a 35-minute piano performance in front of a judge panel, Blair native Maverick Harrold felt like a winner. His performance was part of the Nebraska state division of the Music Teachers … more
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Blair High School senior Dominic Maggard works to attach a wheel on the Robotics II robot.
Robotics classes find footing at BHS
Blair High School senior Dominic Maggard laughed when asked if building a robot involves trial and error. “Oh yeah. I've rebuilt this about five times,” he said. “You kind of … more
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Arlington FBLA members run the Eagles Bank in School in conjunction with Two Rivers Bank. On Oct. 28, depositors lined up to earn a special spooky prize. In all, the tellers served more than 100 elementary students who deposited more than $630.
FBLA continues savings program
Students in Arlington have gotten a head start in saving funds as early as kindergarten. Arlington High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members have run the Eagles Bank in School … more
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Caden Saunders, Giana Slandered, Noah and Hudson Saunders, from left, stand with their treats in front of sign dedicated to Marty Shepard, who enjoyed distributing candy to trick-or-treaters at the Blair north fire station. Shepard passed away in September but the fire department continued the tradition in his honor.
A sweet tribute
For a decade or more, Marty Shepard was a staple at Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue's Halloween celebration. A dedicated supporter of the department, Shepard approached members with the idea to … more
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