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An emotional Bob Coffey receives a standing ovation after being honored as a distinguished alum at the Dana College Homecoming awards ceremony on Oct. 1.
'Forever grateful'
The Dana College Homecoming festivities included a mixture of celebrations of the past and the future. Alumni from all years flocked to Blair for the annual gathering on the hill. The event … more
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The 2022 Blair Homecoming Court candidates are, from left: (front row) Cailey Anderson, Hayen Bosanek, Norah Cloudt, Taylor Hanson, Kaitlyn Johnson and Tessa Villotta; and (back row) Cole Christensen, Sergio Dominguez, Kamdon Hansen, Dane Larsen, Seagan Packett and Shea Wendt. The King and Queen will be crowned at the coronation ceremony following the homecoming parade Friday, Oct. 7.
Blair Homecoming Court
Gregg Miller, left, is retiring after 39 years of service with the United States Postal Service, most of which has been spent in Blair. The Blair post office honored Miller with a reception on Sept. 30.
Miller retires after 37 years with postal service
For 37 years and two days, Gregg Miller saw the growth of the community from his service with the United States Postal Service. Spending most of his career with the Blair post office, Miller … more
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Day two of search for missing Blair man includes river search
An Endangered Missing Advisory has been activated to determine the whereabouts of Ryan Lemaster,  of Blair.The Blair Police Department is attempting to locate Lemaster, a 33-year-old male, … more
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A large crowed gathered on Sept. 26 to hear presentations made by the Blair, Arlington and Fort Calhoun school districts, Washington County and the City of Fort Calhoun regarding an increase in property tax requests. Following the presentations, the public had the opportunity to voice comments and concerns regarding the increases.
Public hearing for property tax increases draws dozens of objections
“Frustrated,” “angry” and “tired” were words commonly used by dozens who showed up to a public hearing regarding increased tax asking from five local entities. … more
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Black Hills Energy recently completed work to relocate a natural gas pipeline to accomodate the Blair South Bypass project.
Black Hills Energy completes pipeline relocation project
Work to relocate a natural gas pipeline to accommodate the Blair South Bypass project has been completed. In July, Black Hills Energy announced it would relocate one mile of natural gas line … more
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Kirk Highfall was sworn in as the new Ward 4 Councilman for the City of Blair on Sept. 27.
Kirk Highfill appointed as Ward 4 Councilman
The City of Blair has a new councilman to represent Ward 4. Blair Mayor Rich Hansen appointed Kirk Highfill to fill the seat left vacant following the death of Marty Shepard on Sept. 4. Highfill … more
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Each screening took just a few minutes, with three kids being screened at a time.
Blair Lions Club, SightFirst team up to provide vision screenings
On Monday and Tuesday, the Blair Lions Club provided vision screenings to kids in preschool through grade five. Partnering with the Lions Club foundation called SightFirst, which is a part of … more
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The Fort Calhoun Fire Department, Fort Calhoun Knights of Columbus and Boy Scouts Troop 114 are hosting a fundraiser for Matt Smith, who suffered a stroke in February. Pictured are, from left: (front row) Stetson, Dusty and Matthew Smith; and (back row) Courtney, Vicki and Matt Smith.
Helping a neighbor in need
Following a life-altering stroke in February, Matt Smith has had many individuals come together to support him and his family. The owner of Smithers Custom Lawn Care and Landscaping and a Fort … more
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The proposed layout of the Blair Executive Airport.
Airport FBO presents potential projects for airport grounds
The Blair Airport Commission reviewed a preliminary mock-up of an updated airport layout. Tim Hauder, with SkyWerx, the Fixed Base Operator for the Blair Executive Airport, presented a proposed … more
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Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch in Blair was named the Reader's Digest Best Pumpkin Patch in Nebraska for 2022.
Skinny Bones earns nod as Nebraska's best pumpkin patch
A Washington County favorite has been named a Nebraska must-see. Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch, 3935 NE-133, was named the 2022 Reader's Digest Best Pumpkin Patch in Nebraska for the second time in … more
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A gun range is being proposed by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Federal Bureau of Investigations and Omaha Police Department, who are eyeing a more than 30-acre lot on County Road 34 near the solar power plant.
Law enforcement agencies look to Fort Calhoun for gun range
Residents voiced their concerns regarding a proposed tri-law enforcement gun range during the Sept. 19 Fort Calhoun City Council meeting. The council unanimously approved a leasing agreement … more
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