Danny Anderson offloads corn into a grain wagon driven by Trevor Gnuse east of Arlington last October.

The calm after the storms

Storm flooding near Arlington in May 2024 was just a part of a wild weather spring.

The year that was: Weather news dominated first half of 2024

More than 250 people dined and partied at a special fundraising event at the Rybin Building on the Washington County Fairgrounds to celebrate the Roots to Wings on New Year's Eve.

Roots to Wings’ New Year’s Eve bash exceeds expectations

Three damaged Washington County Sheriff's vehicles (left) were towed Monday night following an afternoon shoot-out in Arlington. The passenger of the Jeep Cherokee (right), David Boettcher, is alleged to have fired at sheriff's deputies following a traffic stop.

Alleged Arlington shooter once made meth in Blair

Arlington traffic stop ends with officer-involved shooting

Local News

Suspect in murder of Fort Calhoun woman gets final pre-trial hearing

The alleged killer of Linda Childers, the 71-year-old Fort Calhoun woman who was murdered in August 2023, may have ordered the murder weapon, a crossbow, from Amazon. William P. Collins is …

Ensuring gifts for 800 Washington County children

Reach Church and the U.S. Marine Corps joined forces to host Washington County’s first-ever Toys for Tots Christmas Party on the Saturday before Christmas at Reach Church in Blair. The …

Washington County Gives generates more than $200,000

The 2024 Washington County Gives 24-hour fundraising event to aid area non-profit organizations took in a record-breaking $204,758. By every measure, it was a landmark year. With 800 unique …

St. Paul's performance of Arrest These Merry Gentlemen

The students at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School performed the Christmas program "Arrest These Merry Gentlemen" last week. The play featured newspaper reporters Scoop, played by Molly …

Court: Suspect in murder of Childers bought crossbow from Amazon

A police search of the cell phone of William P. Collins — the man charged with first-degree murder in the death of 71-year-old Linda Childers of Fort Calhoun on August 13, 2023 — …

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We're recognizing Nannen Physical Therapy Wrestlers of the Week this week. Kelise Krivohlavek, from left, Merritt Olberding and Jaxon Logan are representing their Washington County high school teams.

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2024-25 Athletes of the Week, Part 16

This past week felt like a big one for Washington County’s high school wrestlers. As a result, all of our newest Nannen Physical Therapy Athletes of the Week spend their winter seasons on the …

Members of the Blair YMCA Swim Team pose for a photo before Saturday's YMCA New Year Splash meet in Fremont.

Zam Driver Turned Writer: YMCA swim team makes 'New Year Splash'

The walk from my car to the Dillon Family Aquatics Center wasn't my favorite Saturday morning, but it was nice and toasty inside. The Fremont Area Swim Team (FAST) hosted its YMCA New Year Splash …

Sixth-grader Declan McCartney of Blair recently played all-star football games out of state on a FBU Team Nebraska squad.

Sports in Brief (Jan. 10, 2024)

3 Blair football players compete on FBU teams Blair eighth-graders Landry Larsen and Brock Warner, and sixth-grader Declan McCartney, recently tried out for and played on FBU Team Nebraska squads …

Westside tops Fremont swimmers

The Omaha Westside Warriors earned a pair of dual victories against the Fremont Tigers on Tuesday in the Dillon Family Aquatics Center pool. The Westside swimming and diving boys beat the Tigers …

Arlington boys beat Gross on the road

The Arlington High School boys basketball team won its second-straight game Tuesday, besting Omaha Gross on the road, 61-54. Coach Jake Polk's Eagles trailed 41-39 going into the final 8 minutes, but …

Arlington's Colton Harper, right, wrestles Logan View's Brad Bramlett during the Eagles' 2007 home tourney.

Times Gone By: AHS wrestling takes 4th at 2007 home tourney

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. Matt …

Blair High School wrestling seniors Ali Wheeler, from left, Jaslyn Raymond, Karlie DeWitt-Dodd, Jo Inget, Siena Smith and Riley Martin pose for a photo Friday with the 2 River Ruckus traveling trophy.

Senior Night Ruckus

The Blair High School girls wrestling coaches told their Bears they wouldn't have to practice Saturday if they swept through their 2 River Ruckus duals on Friday night. “And they asked me if …

Obituaries

June G. Meier, 93

June G. Meier, 93, of Arlington, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Nye Legacy in Fremont.

Bernadine “Bernie” F. Marshall, 79

Bernadine “Bernie” F. Marshall, 79, of St. Edward, NE passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Cloverlodge Care Center in St. Edward, NE.

James Michael Taylor, 76

James Michael Taylor 76 of Arlington, Nebraska, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home. He was born January 25, 1948, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Archie and Lucy (Bodenheimer) Taylor.

Patsy J. Walkenhorst, 88

Patsy J. Walkenhorst , 88, of Arlington, went to her heavenly home on December 14, 2024. Patsy was born in Fremont on Feb. 1, 1936, to John and Mary Hansen.

Jeffery Paul ‘Zepher’ ‘Wulfman’ Wulf, 70

Jeffery Paul “Zepher” “Wulfman” Wulf, passed away Nov. 11, 2024, surrounded by love in Blair, Nebraska, after a short but severe illness.

George “Bud” Elwood Gage Jr., 85

George “Bud” Elwood Gage Jr. of Meadowlakes, Texas, passed away after a short illness with dementia on November 13, 2024, at the age of 85. George was born on May 26, 1939, in Jonesville, New York, to George E. and Marion (Sisson) Gage. He grew up in Clifton Park, New York, where he graduated from Shenendehowa High School in 1958. He went on to further his education in Wildlife Management at Utah State University and graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor’s Degree.

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Letters

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Imagine you are a parent struggling to make ends meet, to pay for housing, clothing and food for your family. We all know, first hand, how expensive groceries are these days. Putting food on the …

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Gov. Pillen/Sen. Linehan pushed LB 753 through this spring — it provides tax credits to wealthy donors who give to private schools. While this sounds good, what the public needs to realize is …

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Thank you so much for your story on the Cook Family and their legacy of service. My maiden name is Cook, so the story caught my eye. I did a little research on Family Search.org and found that …

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I want to thank the Enterprise Media Group for the wonderful coverage of the Washington County Museum, located in Fort Calhoun, Neb. The museum, a part of the Washington County Historical …

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and The Bridge is hosting a few events to show our support for those who have been impacted by sexual assault and remind everyone that …

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Columnists

All about peat bogs

Peat bogs are found mainly in the boreal and temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere. They are especially found in Europe, Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia and Russia where there is a regular …

The life of poison dart frogs

Blue poison dart frogs are small, very bright blue amphibians that have royal blue limbs and a dark blue belly. There is an irregular pattern of small and large spots covering the head and …

All about the Bronze Age

There have been a number of historic events in the history of humanity, such as the Industrial Revolution, that have changed the direction and future of the human race. Our early human …

All about the Great Lakes

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 …

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Editorials

- Editorial: Sad day for Blair following rejection of sales-tax increase
  
  Gateway Development Corp. tried to tie together the fate of the two ballot questions facing Blair voters in Tuesday’s statewide primary …
- Editorial: Post-prom parties alive and well in Washington County
  
  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 …
- Editorial: Eppley Airfield project is important for Wash. Co.
  
  So Eppley Airfield is getting a $950 million renovation. That’s Omaha. Why should we care? For starters, most of us fly. And many of …
- Editorial: Nebraska Legislature should pass LB1269 during this session
  
  Like the majority of states — 38 to be exact — Nebraska has a “Stand Your Ground” law, sometimes known as the …
- Editorial: Community leaders host engaging meetings, hear from constituents
  
  Two meetings were held this week to hear from the community and gather ideas for future planning. Monday was the Arlington Public Schools' …

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2024-25 Athletes of the Week, Part 16

This past week felt like a big one for Washington County’s high school wrestlers. As a result, all of our newest Nannen Physical Therapy Athletes of the Week spend their winter seasons on the …

What's the most important issue facing you and your family in this November's election?

Editorial: Sad day for Blair following rejection of sales-tax increase

Editorial: Post-prom parties alive and well in Washington County

Editorial: Eppley Airfield project is important for Wash. Co.

Editorial: Nebraska Legislature should pass LB1269 during this session

Editorial: Community leaders host engaging meetings, hear from constituents