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Fort Calhoun native Katie Benson was appointed as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District (Douglas County).
Welcome to Benson's court
Katie Benson wasn't always interested in law, but found her calling shortly after undergrad to pursue her lifelong career. Benson, a Fort Calhoun native who graduated from Fort Calhoun High School … more
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Families lined up for free backpacks from Reach Church at Pack the Park last year. Reach will once again offer Pack the Park on Aug. 7 at the Blair Youth Sports Complex.
Shoe giveaway added to this year's Pack the Park
This year's Pack the Park will once again provide hundreds of area children with new backpacks and school supplies, but an exciting twist has been added. On Aug. 7, Reach Church will host Pack the … more
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Positive cases shown for the Three Rivers Public Health Department area since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID check-in
A slight decrease of COVID-19 cases is being reported in the Three Rivers Public Health Department area. In a seven-day period, ending June 30, the three-county area saw 67 new cases, down from … more
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Progress continues on the new Holiday Inn Express in Blair. The hotel is expected to open in early- to mid-August.
Mid-August opening expected for Blair Holiday Inn Express
Blair's newest hotel is nearing completion. Deven Patel, regional manager for Sai Properties, said the Holiday Inn Express, 1933 Holly Street, is expected to be completed by mid-August “at … more
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Pioneers junior Sam Brewer slides into second base June 29 during a camp session in Fort Calhoun.
Sliding through summer
Weekday morning Fort Calhoun High School softball camp sessions brought the Pioneers back together on their home field last week.“It's, like, familiar, I guess,” junior Sam Brewer said. … more
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Patricia Bentsen, a Blair resident, spent almost 50 years as an ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) sponsored missionary in Madagascar. Wednesday afternoon, Bentsen shared her experience with a group of about 20 visitors at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center.
Blair resident shares story of 50-year Madagascar missionary journey
For 50 years, Blair resident Patricia Bentsen spent her time as a nurse and missionary in several parts of Madagascar. Along with multiple items collected over the years that Bentsen shared with … more
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A map shows the features proposed for the Easterseals Nebraska camp on the former Dana College campus.
City, Easterseals partner for grant
The City of Blair recently agreed to apply for a significant loan on behalf of Easterseals Nebraska for its new camp on the former Dana College campus.  In June, Easterseals announced plans … more
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Blair Little League A's Trace Stratman, from left, Drake Jennings, Donovan Maggio and Tyce Larsen celebrate their Major League division tournament title Tuesday at Wederquist Field.
Celebrating titles
Drake Jennings laid down the game-ending tag at third-base Tuesday, capping a night of Blair Little League Baseball tournament title games with an A's celebration.The infielder's team won the Major … more
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Arlington Junior Legion base runner Darren Olson, right, races around third base toward home Monday at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Post 71 Juniors top Lakeview in league tourney
A 2-0 first inning lead was just the start for a Arlington Junior Legion baseball team beginning Ralph Bishop League (RBL) Tournament play.The Post 71 Eagles scored six more runs Monday at the … more
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Washington County 4-H students take in a workshop about babysitting. Washington County Extension, along with other area groups and organizations, offer summer activities to keep students sharp and engaged while they wait for the new school year to begin.
Summer education and entertainment sharpen minds
A little education and engagement during the summer can mean a lot when the new school year begins. Blair Community Schools and area organizations each summer offer a wide array of educational … more
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The Blair Volunteer Fire Department and Blair Police Department responded to a fire that broke out in the 800 block of North 12th Street Thursday afternoon. Though the fire is still under investigation, police suspect it could have been caused by fireworks.
Shed fire quickly extinguished by BVFD
The Blair Volunteer Fire Department and Blair Police Department responded to a fire that broke out on a residential fence and shed Thursday afternoon in the 800 block of North 12th Street. The … more
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Former Blair Bear Auggie Rasmussen earned a Division I roster spot at Illinois State with his play over two years at Iowa Western.
College Baseball/Softball Roundup: Taking their bases
Illinois State baseball coach Steve Holm was pleased to be adding former Blair Bear Auggie Rasmussen to his Redbirds roster.“Auggie comes to us from junior college powerhouse, Iowa … more
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