The bane of democracy, a society void of wisdom. 250 years of history and nothing is learned. A war, (1776), against the greed of a monarchy was the beginning of our democracy. A war, …
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9/2/22
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Kudos to the Blair Bears' staff and students
I would like to commend the staff and students of Blair Public Schools for the show of support at the football game.
What a beautiful field! It …
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9/2/22
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Thursday marked the beginning of September as Suicide Prevention Month.
The month is an annual effort of The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and mental health organizations to raise …
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Staff reports
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9/2/22
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A very slight chill is, or at least has been, in the air and students are back in school.
That means fall activities are underway.
The action began last week with softball. Cross-country, …
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8/26/22
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Pool season wrapped up in Blair last week. This summer marked the first in which the City of Blair – not the Blair Family YMCA – managed the pool. The change-up in management came following the YMCA's decision to not provide management services.
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8/19/22
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It's time to go to war with my cat.
Nearly two years ago, I took my then-skinny calico, Annie, off the streets. She lost her previous home in a fire and the owners never came back for her, so …
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By Greg Forbes - editor@enterprisepub.com
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8/16/22
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Reminders of Washington County cities' history are everywhere.
Some are more obvious and more celebrated than others but each one matters and deserves to be highlighted. The Washington County …
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8/12/22
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Letters to the Editor are an extremely valuable asset to newspapers and a celebration of what makes the industry unique.
They allow readers to express concerns about issues that directly affect …
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Staff reports
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8/5/22
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Washington County Fair week is a reminder of what makes rural Middle America special.
First, it brings all communities within the county together to celebrate the accomplishments of our youth …
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7/29/22
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Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free …
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By Brett Wesner, Chair, National Newspaper Association; president, Wesner Publications, Cordell, Oklahoma
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7/22/22
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Our homes are sacred.
We become comfortable with our surroundings, our neighbors and our neighborhoods after a while and those features are part of what makes a house a home. It's understandable …
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7/15/22
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In a time where education across the country is under a microscope for a number of reasons, transparency from districts is key.
It is a parent's right to know what is happening within the walls …
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7/8/22
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The Fourth of July is the pinnacle of summer celebrations.
People travel across the country for most of the week attending parties and firework shows. It's a time for togetherness and fun while …
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Staff reports
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7/1/22
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6/28/22
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In next week's Pilot-Tribune, you will notice a special section called “Generations.”
In our brand new Generations tab, we celebrate just some of the many long-time businesses that …
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6/24/22
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Who here needs a pep talk?
Everyone is doing the best they can. There’s so much to deal with in life and gas prices can be the least of troubles for many.
I, like many …
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By Elizabeth A. Elliott - news@enterprisepub.com
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6/21/22
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