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The 2024-25 school year calendar approved by the Blair Community Schools Board of Education at the end of a specially called meeting Monday night pushes back the start date by a week for grades K-8, … more
The number of restaurants, retailers and entertainment options for people living in Blair surfaced as a topic of considerable conversation during the most recent meeting of the city’s Housing … more
The annual “Salad Safari and talent showcase” will be presented by the Fort Calhoun High School Instrumental Music Department this coming Sunday, April 21. This popular event will begin … more
Blair High School senior Ruby Gutzmann recently won the District of Nebraska Optimist Essay contest based on a theme of “Optimism: How It Connects Us." Gutzmann was awarded a $2,500 … more
“We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us …” I John 3:16 It is no small thing to name Jesus the one who willingly and lovingly gives his life. It is a dramatic … more
Two new officers were recently sworn in by Mayor Mindy Rump at the April 9 Blair City Council meeting. Joshua Bayly and Justin Jorgensen are both first-time law enforcement officers. They will … more
In some parts of the country, the high school rite of passage known as the post-prom party is no more. A victim of the COVID closure culture and rising costs, among other things, fewer communities … more
One of the very important and significant natural treasures of North America that many people don't think about or recognize are the Great Lakes.  The Great Lakes are a series of five large … more
In his new judgeship role, Zachary Blackman hopes to continue learning and growing in his law career. Blackman was appointed as the new Sixth Judicial District Court judge by Gov. Jim Pillen, … more
FREMONT --- Fifty high school juniors from across the area were honored during the 2024 Midland University Outstanding High School Leaders Ceremony & Luncheon, which took place on April … more
The 108 th Legislature’s Second Session has come to an end and with it, the combination of two years worth of work. Thirteen of the 26 bills that I introduced found support of the Unicameral … more
The Blair High School baseball team got back on track on Senior Night. Before celebrating Tanner Jacobson, Nate Wachter, Brady Brown, Dylan Swanson, Blaine Rosenbaum and J'Shawn Unger, coach John … more
Despite the threat of storms overhead for much of the day, the Arlington and Fort Calhoun baseball programs demonstrated patience with their second meeting ahead on the evening's schedule. As a … more
The Blair boys soccer team had its opportunities Monday during a scoreless, shootout loss to 2-9 Norris. Even when they played into the wind, coach Curt Scott's Bears (6-5 overall) produced shots on … more
April Marie Ward died April 8. She was just 34 years old. The standout Blair Special Olympics ramp bowler earned first in Lincoln just days before she passed, leaving behind her mother, Trina Ward, … more
The Class B No. 7 Blair girls soccer team battled until the end at No. 2 Norris on Monday evening. The 10-1 Titans, however, claimed the 0-0 match with a 4-3 shoutout victory. The loss dropped coach … more
The Blair High School tennis team was supposed to open its week Monday and Tuesday with scheduled duals against Ralston and Waverly. Instead, the Bears only played once due to a weather cancellation. … more
Arlington, Blair and Fort Calhoun were set to play 18 holes at River Wilds Golf Club on Tuesday, but weather concerns postponed the Bennington Badgers' tournament to today. The first tee time is 9 … more
Fort Calhoun senior Grayson Bouwman headlined Washington County's inclusion on the recently released Omaha World-Herald All-State basketball teams. The Morningside University recruit earned … more
Editor's Note: “A Look at Times Gone By” is an in-depth look at weekly Times Gone By entries compiled since 2015. These articles represent the history of Washington County sports. The … more
Teresa Linnea Kisicki was born to Arlyn “Ole” Olson and Victoria L. Strand at Oakland Memorial Hospital on Sept. 24, 1970. She passed away on April 14, 2024, at Arbor Care Nursing Home in … more
Washington County Board of Supervisors The Board met in regular session at 3:08 pm on Tue, April 9, 2024 in the Supervisor’s meeting room at the courthouse in Blair, Nebr. Present: Chairman Steve … more
Board of Education Special Meeting April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm Blair Central Office 1326 Park Street, Blair NE 68008 Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State … more
SMITH PAULEY LLP 3555 Farnam Street Suite 1000 Omaha NE 68131 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Rydec Vending, LLC, with its designated office located at 3114 Golden Eagle Circle, Blair, NE 68008 gives notice … more
Washington Co Board of Equalization The Board met in regular session at 3:00 pm on Tue, April 9, 2024, in the Supervisor’s meeting room at the Courthouse in Blair. Present: Chairman Steve Dethlefs, … more
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