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Fort Calhoun seniors Avery Quinlan, left, and Austin Welchert are two of the Pioneers' five returning starters from last year's playoff team.
Stepping up and in
After six seasons without a playoff berth, 15 seniors pushed and produced on the Fort Calhoun football program's journey back onto the Class C1 state bracket in 2021.This fall, though, those Pioneers … more
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Arlington golfer Sarah Rhea is the Eagles' lone returner in 2022.
Rhea returns on brand new AHS golf team
A lot has changed in a short amount of time for Arlington High School junior Sarah Rhea.“I started off my first year not knowing how to golf at all,” the Eagle said Aug. 12.Now, she's the … more
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Fort Calhoun Mayor and former OPD police sergeant Mitch Robinson presents a tribute for City Marshal Albert Suverkrubbe of the Fort Calhoun Police Department during the 2021 National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Robinson retired from OPD after a 30-year law enforcement career.
'It's the best job in the world'
After a 39-year career between four different agencies, Mitch Robinson has finished his longterm law enforcement career with the same admiration for the work as when he started. Robinson, who … more
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A FedEx driver was uninjured folllowing a rollover accident on County Road 37 and P26.
FedEx driver uninjured in rollover accident
Blair Fire and Rescue and the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident Wednesday afternoon near the 9000 block of County Road P26. A FedEx truck was … more
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Cora Westphalen, left, and Jemma Winterberg chat before their first day of school at Fort Calhoun Elementary School Thursday morning.
A fun-filled year
With "The Greatest School on Earth" as its theme, Fort Calhoun Elementary welcomed its students back to school Thursday morning. Teachers sported their new T-shirts representing the theme, and … more
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Total enrollment expected to increase at BCS
Blair Community Schools begins the 2023-24 school year Wednesday and early numbers indicate an increase in total enrollment. Total enrollment for the new school year was recorded at 2,184, up from … more
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Emma Shamburg leaps into the swimming pool on Aug. 9. The pool closed for the season following the Doggie Splash on Saturday.
A splashing success
The Blair Public Pool season wrapped up last weekend with temperatures fittingly nearing 100 degrees. Pool-goers in need of a cool down had one last chance to do so Friday before the pool … more
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The Blair softball team has an abundance of experience going into the 2022 fall season. The Bears have celebrated plenty of homers at home plate together through the years.
They're back
Depth.The Blair Bears have it.After returning eight letter winners and six starters a year ago, this fall's softball team brings back 12 players with letters and 10 with varsity starting experience. … more
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Seniors Hannah Stahlecker, left, and Cadie Robison are among the Arlington Eagles' top softball returners this fall.
AHS softball seeks 'top' of Class C this fall
Just like every August since 2019, Cadie Robinson and her Arlington High School softball teammates fixed-up their hair and posed for team pictures taken last Friday.“Last time,” the … more
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One vehicle was heavily damaged following a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 30 in Blair.
No injuries reported following Highway 30 accident
The Blair Police Department and Blair Fire and Rescue responded to a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 30 near Walmart. Officer Bob Leehy said a pickup truck was stopped in … more
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The County Board recommended a relocation plan for a road to accomodate the extended runway project at the Blair Executive Airport.
County Board approves 'Alternative B' for Blair Municipal Airport extension
After hearing opposition from neighbors and potential benefits from the City of Blair and Airport Authority representatives, the Washington County Board of Supervisors ultimately voted to approve its … more
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Gavin Oestrich is a senior project manager at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant, where his tasks range from xxxx
FCS project manager keeps workers safe during decommissioning
Editor's note: This is the seventh article of a multiple-part series looking at the every day lives of professionals in Washington County. Join the Enterprise staff once a month as they show a unique … more
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An irrigator spreads water over a corn field near Arlington on Aug. 9.
Waiting for the rain
As a hot, dry summer drags on, farmers may have to start having conversations with their insurance providers. Nate Dorsey, University of Nebraska Extension Educator for Washington County, said a … more
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Color and a logo has been added to midfield on the new turf at Krantz Field. Crews began laying the turf in late July and are nearing the end of the project. The new surface will be ready for the fall sports season.
Details added to Krantz turf
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This image shows the planned layout for the new Generations Park, located just north of the Blair Public Library and Technology Center in the Deerfield subdivision.
Generations Park efforts hit one year
A little more than a year ago, fundraising for Generations Park began. With grant fundraising goals met and private fundraising nearing its mark, work on the park could soon begin. Last August, … more
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The Blair volleyball team has three returning starters this fall, but five seniors overall. Front row, from left: Taylor Mostek, Peyton Ogle and Schuyler Roewert. Back row: Norah Cloudt, Abigail Schlachter, Natalie Reed and Ellia Klanderud.
On the court again
Coach Becca Mellema's Blair High School volleyball team started practice Monday morning.Coming off of their winningest season since 2002, the Bears started slow during that session, but rebounded … more
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Kyle Quinn, from left, Cade Podany and Kaden Foust will play important roles on the Arlington High School football team this fall.
Eagles get faster, stronger
Needing to replace much of its offensive production, the Arlington High School football team attacked the weight room during the offseason.“It really shows,” junior Kaden Foust said … more
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Kevin Willis, Washington County chief deputy sheriff, donated one of his Strategic Air Command Elite Guard uniforms to the SAC Museum in Ashland for a SAC Elite Guard display. Pictured with Willis is SAC Commander Kristen Thompson, who spoke during an unveiling ceremony Friday afternoon at the SAC Museum.
Willis SAC Elite Guard uniform on display at SAC Museum
From 1984 to 1987, Kevin Willis was part of a squad of individuals at the Strategic Air Command (SAC) that is still highly regarded today. Now sitting in a display at the SAC Museum in Ashland … more
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Lemon Fresh Day performs Aug. 3 at the Washington County Fair in Arlington.
Record rodeo highlights successful fair
A record night highlighted another successful Washington County Fair. The fair wrapped up last Wednesday night with the livestock auction and demolition derby. Fair board president Jason Cloudt … more
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Blair's Kenna Nielsen celebrates a safe slide across home plate Friday during The Freshman State Softball Tournament in Lincoln.
The Freshman
Blair softball players getting ready to start 10th, ninth and eighth grade joined forces last weekend for the The Freshman State Softball Tournament in Lincoln.Coached by high school seniors Ally … more
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The No. 42L car driven by Tim Lange, right, dumbs over Dillon Kunkel and the No. 7 car Aug. 3 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Kunkel climbed out of the car unscathed.
3 drivers win amid destructive demo derby
Three drivers earned wins, one car was overturned and another driver was transported to a Fremont hospital Aug. 3 during the Washington County Fair Demolition Derby.The man behind the wheel of the … more
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Auctioneer Kent Petersen talks with Zoe Wakefield who is showing her heifer at the WCF Livestock Auction Wednesday.
A show of hard work
This year's Washington County Fair Livestock Auction on Aug. 3 drew a record number of exhibitors, all of which are set to receive some hard-earned cash for their efforts. Jeff Warren, livestock … more
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Savion Austin, 14, tries on a pair of shoes at Reach Church's Pack the Park backpack and shoe giveaway at the Youth Sports Complex in Blair on Aug. 7.
'A heartfelt need'
For one afternoon, Reach Church put a community-minded spin on back-to-school shopping.  For the third year, Reach hosted its Pack the Park backpack giveaway at the Youth Sports Complex. … more
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Many kittens and cats have been coming in as strays or surrenders at the Jeanette Hunt – Blair Animal Shelter.
Shelter faces overpopulation, has needs for animals
Though the Jeanette Hunt - Blair Animal Shelter has been faced with overpopulation in both the cats and dogs, there has been a boom in adopting and fostering, as well as a large amount of community … more
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The Blair Family YMCA welcomed 16 new workout machines earlier this week. The machines combine to provide a full body workout.
New equipment arrives at Blair YMCA
The Blair Family YMCA celebrated the arrival of new workout equipment on Aug. 3. Sandy Christiansen, fitness and aquatics director, said the 16 new machines are a mix of Hoist and Free Motion … more
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