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NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA Estate of MARJORIE A. DYAS, Deceased Estate No. PR 24-22 Notice is hereby given that on March 25, 2024, in the County Court of Washington …

NOTICE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA Estate of MARJORIE A. DYAS, Deceased Estate No. PR 24-22 Notice is hereby given that on March 25, 2024, in the County Court of Washington … more

4/4/24

NOTICE OF RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF FRIENDS OF THE BLAIR PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is FRIENDS OF THE BLAIR PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC. 2. The corporation is a public …

NOTICE OF RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF FRIENDS OF THE BLAIR PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is FRIENDS OF THE BLAIR PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC. 2. The corporation is a public … more

4/4/24

Sandra Renee Kook, 59

Sandra Renee Kook, age 59, of Omaha, Neb., passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023, with her son and other family at her side in Banning, Calif., where she resided with her aunt, Betty Bowman. … more

4/4/24

Blair junior Brynn Ray, right, chases down the ball as the Mustangs' Phoebe Barb, middle, and Kaitlynn O'Neil contend for it, too, March 27 at Omaha Concordia.

Athlete of the Week: Brynn Ray (April 3, 2024)

Nannen Physical Therapy Athlete of the Week Brynn Ray scored four goals last week, including three during a notable Blair girls soccer win against Elkhorn North. The junior forward was honored this … more

By Grant Egger - sports@enterprisepub.com | 4/3/24

Washington Street in downtown Blair has consistently heavy truck traffic for a variety of reasons. Here is the scene from last Friday afternoon.

Blair's downtown is a popular truck route for a variety of reasons

On average, 1,750 trucks a day drive down Washington Street in downtown Blair, according to the data from the most recent traffic study done by an Omaha-based consulting firm specializing in … more

By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com | 4/2/24

Retired teacher Gayle Haas of Aurora, Ill., will share "A Visit with Corrie ten Boom" at the Missouri River Area Women's Connection on Tuesday, April 9.

Historical speaker to present to Women's Connection

A woman with a flair for historical drama will portray Corrie ten Boom at the Missouri River Area Women's Connection on Tuesday, April 9. The connection meets at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church … more

4/2/24

Local student inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society

BATON ROUGE, La. — Caitlin Tobin of Blair was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Tobin … more

4/2/24

Blair student selected as strengths coach at UNL

LINCOLN — Kendra Loseke of Blair is one of 46 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students selected as new strengths coaches in the College of Business' Clifton Strengths Institute. Loseke is a … more

4/2/24

Loki, a pitbull, was trapped and brought back to the Jeanette Hunt-Blair Animal Shelter after escaping from his foster home in Missouri Valley.

Missing dogs found after weeks-long search

The Jeanette Hunt-Blair Animal Shelter welcomed back two missing dogs following weeks of searching multiple locations in and around Washington County. By March 21, both Tabby, a German shepherd, … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 4/2/24

Fr. Gutgsell scholarship fundraiser scheduled

St. John Paul II Classical Academy will honor one of its biggest supporters at an upcoming fundraiser dinner. On April 20, the school will host a scholarship dinner and silent auction at St. … more

By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com | 4/2/24

Blair sophomore Emma Ammon competes in the high jump Saturday during the Gary Dubbs Relays at Ralston High School. The Bears finished second in the girls' team standings.

Combined efforts

It took team efforts throughout Saturday at the Gary Dubbs Relays in Ralston. All team points were determined through relay and combined efforts, including those claimed by the Blair Bears. Coach … more

By Grant Egger - sports@enterprisepub.com | 4/2/24

The Eagles' Luke Sharp, left, dives back to the bag as Fort Calhoun's Alex Christensen nabs the pick-off attempt Thursday at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

Otte, Christensen lead FCHS past No. 10 Eagles

Senior pitcher Declyn Otte threw a complete game Thursday at the Washington County Fairgrounds, leading his Fort Calhoun baseball team past the Class C No. 10 Arlington Eagles. The right-hander … more

By Grant Egger - sports@enterprisepub.com | 4/2/24