Dear editor, As veterans, sons and daughters of veterans, and spouses of veterans, we encourage everyone to hold a special place in your heart for the parents, siblings, spouses, and friends of … more

Government public meetings generally are not well attended. That's true in Washington County and elsewhere. But when a hot-button topic or issue hits the agenda for a city council, school board or … more

Dear editor, I have owned a construction business for nearly 25 years. It has been a good honest living with a lot of hard work. We have struggled for several years to try and get people to work … more

As we work through the month May, I want to give a couple of updates from the last few weeks. My priority bill, LB 644, has advanced from the first and second round of debate and will be heading to … more

It’s amazing how nature can bring people together in the community, such as the night last week that the rainbow appeared in Washington County and beyond. more

This week, fans across the globe celebrated “Star Wars Day” on Tuesday, May 4 — “May the 4th Be With You.” Undoubtedly, the “holiday” brings many to think … more

Earlier this year, the Blair Airport Authority made its No. 1 priority known — extending the runway at the Blair Municipal Airport. The airport authority wants to extend the runway to 5,500 … more

Nearly one out of three adults will develop a disease called shingles at some point in their lives. It is more common in older adults and in people who have weakened immune systems due to … more