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Recently, the University of Nebraska extended the length of their contract with Athletic Director Trev Alberts. Additionally, the extension came with a bump in salary to $1.7 million per year, with … more
It's here again. Black Friday. That day when every retailer in the world solicits your shopping business. Black Friday is the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving and is considered the beginning … more
My favorite question to answer is, “What are you doing later?” Mainly because my answer stays the same — I don’t know, probably watching a movie with my cat. I have seen … more
My letter is not written to address politics over the war between Israel and Palestine. This letter addresses gun ownership and the dangers of government gun control and gun confiscation. Prior to … more
This week, Gov. Jim Pillen signed an order to end remote work for state employees, who will return to their offices by Jan. 2. Pillen's reasoning for this move is because "the COVID-19 pandemic … more
It should be easy to be thankful, living in the most prosperous nation in all of history, sharing freedoms and opportunities that our ancestors could hardly imagine. And I think Christians should … more
Roadrunners are a bird that looks like a scrawny chicken, but the two species that exist are actually members of the cuckoo family.  They are the most famous bird in the southwest United … more
Every year, Washington County goes above and beyond to honor its veterans with several programs and celebrations. Arlington, Fort Calhoun, Blair and Herman have honored veterans with their … more
Soft drinks include a variety of nonalcoholic beverages consumed all over the world as a way to quench one's thirst in a pleasant way.  The soft drink called Coca-Cola (aka coke) and its … more
There are some things I’ve witnessed that reveal people are not just desirous of hope, they are starving for it. This truth reveals itself in startling ways, one of which is violence … more
The Blair High School softball team went through a hard-fought season this year. Despite the team's runner-up finish during the NSAA Class B State Softball Championship game Oct. 16, there is no … more
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933. Halloween has come and gone. The spooky decorations will make way for Thanksgiving and Christmas … more
The long extinct saber-toothed tiger was a fierce predator that has become one of the most iconic animals of the ice age.   They are more accurately called saber-toothed cats (or … more
The Hamas-Israel war has alarmed and troubled us all. The atrocities committed against the Jews by Hamas militants when they launched a bloody invasion of southern Israel on Oct. 7 have shocked us. … more
Some new, positive expansion projects are on the horizon at the former Dana College campus. Lutheran Family Services and Angels Share president Ed Shada announced plans for the nonprofit to … more
The adrenal glands, also known as the suprarenal glands, are small, triangular-shaped glands that rest on top of both kidneys.  They are composed of an outer cortex and an inner part called … more
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A hot topic in our nation today is leadership. What is it? Who has it? How can it be recognized?  Having grown up in the 60’s, I saw the erosion of people’s confidence in the … more
After six months, Mike Rooks has officially returned as Gateway Developer's executive director, where he will undoubtedly continue to lead Washington County down a path of positive, needed … more
This month is home to several important awareness holidays, which we have seen celebrated throughout the county. October raises awareness to several different causes: breast cancer, bullying, … more
I don’t know if any of you dear readers have seen this social media trend, but lots of women have been asking the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire. Part of … more
As a news organization, we pride ourselves in writing quality, unbiased and truthful stories to share with the public we serve. During National Newspaper Week, it is even more imperative that we … more
The human body is supported and, in some cases, protected by a strong, but relatively light framework called the skeleton.  The skeleton not only provides an anchor for muscles but makes a mount … more
Proverbs 10:19-21 says : " Don’t talk so much. You keep putting your foot in your mouth. Be sensible and turn off the flow!When a good man speaks, he is worth listening to, but the words of … more
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