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Picture a scene of police bursting through the door of a local newspaper office, and then they proceed to search the place and confiscate computers, hard drives and cell phones of reporters. … more
Barley is a member of the grass family and is a major cereal grain.  It is rich in many nutrients and provides some impressive health benefits. It was one of the first cultivated … more
An Omaha man was sentenced to a year in prison for distributing drugs in Blair Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Martez Downie, 20, pleaded guilty distributing a controlled substance, … more
“Question” is not a word that appears very much in the Bible, six times in the Old Testament and about three times that in the new but it is a very important function of Bible study. I … more
You’ll never believe this, but sometimes I don’t know what to write a column about. Between all of my other responsibilities, I often forget that it’s my time to shine. You … more
A recent public notice in the Pilot-Tribune newspaper last week revealed the salaries of everyone on the city of Blair payroll. It was an interesting read, revealing the city administrator as the top … more
"I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you." … more
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." (Proverbs 9:10) It hardly seems possible, but by the end of this month all the kids will be … more
Hedgehogs are small mammals living in many kinds of climates and terrains in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia.  Some 100 years ago settlers also introduced them to New Zealand.  … more
The first night of the Washington County Fair this year was dampened by a quick, yet heavy, rainstorm, but despite this, the annual activities continued on. A few more showers throughout the … more
A human body is composed of trillions of a number of different kinds of cells.  By applying carbon dating techniques to human DNA, scientists have determined that most of the cells in an … more
Paul begins his letter to the Colossians by thanking God for them. He thanks God for their faith in Jesus Christ, their love for other believers, and the shared hope they have that’s been … more
This Tuesday, the Fremont Area United Way held its 13th annual Hats Off To Literacy fundraiser at the Rybin Building at the Washington County Fairgrounds in order to support Imagination Library, … more
Gov. Pillen/Sen. Linehan pushed LB 753 through this spring — it provides tax credits to wealthy donors who give to private schools. While this sounds good, what the public needs to realize is … more
America's pastime remains Blair's and the community proves it each and every summer. Take, for example, today's baseball schedule. Blair Little League starts its second-straight weekend of … more
The lion has been admired throughout history as a symbol of courage and strength.  Until about 10,000 years ago (late Pleistocene), the lion was the most widespread large land animal after … more
Haggai calls for the people of Israel to “consider” their lives. He wants them to think about things to “reason together” over what they see and hear in the world around them … more
Thank you so much for your story on the Cook Family and their legacy of service. My maiden name is Cook, so the story caught my eye. I did a little research on Family Search.org and found that … more
I n one of the rare instances where sports news bleeds into, well, “news” news, a scandal within familiar Big Ten rival Northwestern's football program was reported by the Daily … more
When Pentecost Day arrived, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting. They saw … more
I want to thank the Enterprise Media Group for the wonderful coverage of the Washington County Museum, located in Fort Calhoun, Neb. The museum, a part of the Washington County Historical … more
According to a report by the Des Moines Register’s William Morris, which has been published in Enterprise Media Group's Iowa newspapers, “Gov. Kim Reynolds is settling three lawsuits from … more
The chimpanzee (chimp) is the ape most like a human and is considered to be the most intelligent of all the other animals on Earth.  Some 98% of their DNA is identical to that found in a … more
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