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The Arlington National Honor Society is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday from 7 a.m–1 p.m. at Arlington High School in the old gym, 709 N Ninth St. Donors are invited to sign up …
The Arlington Public Library celebrated the Leap Year Thursday with a pasta-making class in the Community Room. Led by new Arlington resident Rick Jones, the participants learned how to make …
2014 (10 years ago): A tradition is returning to Arlington High School. Twelve high school boys will take the stage at 7 p.m. March 17 and compete for the title of Mr. AHS while helping support …
Living well with chronic illnesses was the topic of discussion at Memorial Community Hospital and Health System's Lunch and Learn Tuesday afternoon. Coartney DiGiorgio, lead health educator for …
Kindergarten round-up was held at St. Paul Lutheran School on the evening of Feb. 20.  Children who are eligible to begin kindergarten in August were welcome to attend this orientation along …
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Former Blair Bear Luke Ladwig started for the Wartburg College Knights this past season. He and several more Washington County high school athletes continued their winter sports careers beyond the prep level.
Winter College Sports Roundup: Culmination of their work
While they once sunk baskets, pinned opponents and performed in Washington County, a number of Arlington Eagles, Blair Bears and Fort Calhoun Pioneers have extended their winter sports careers to the …
Infielder Tanner Kyllo reaches for a high throw to second base Tuesday during Arlington High School baseball practice at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The Eagles start the season today in Ralston.
Eagles set high goals
Arlington High School senior Andy Misfeldt routinely arrives first at the Washington County Fairgrounds for baseball practice. “Easily,” he said Tuesday. Before anyone else arrived, the …
Zam Driver Turned Writer: State boys basketball tourney goes final
I detailed a few Washington County connections to the NSAA Girls Basketball State Championships last week, so it only seems fair to talk about the boys tournament this week. At the end of Saturday …
The Pioneers' Grayson Bouwman goes up for a layup Thursday at Fort Calhoun High School.
NCC names all-conference boys basketball team
Fort Calhoun senior Grayson Bouwman headlined Washington County's inclusion on the recently released All-Nebraska Capitol Conference boys basketball team. The first-team captain averaged 19.5 points, …
Nick Mohan, left, and David Poe practice archery during a 2005 physical education class at Arlington High School.
Times Gone By: AHS takes part in 2005 national archery program
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. …
Arlington's Josh Hamre watches a shot through the rain during the 2023 season. The Eagle returns for his senior golf season this spring.
Hamre, Meehan and the Eagles prepare for golf season
It's not the home course, but Bell Creek Park did fine for the Arlington boys golf team. It's where the Eagles prepared for their spring season last week as River Wilds Golf Club staff get their …
Obituaries
Carolyn A. Herrmann, 80 years of Arlington, Neb., passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Fremont, Neb. She was born on May 9, 1943, in Hooper, Neb., to Harvey and Wilma (Panning) Stork. …
Marvin Duane Wohlers, 86 years of Arlington, Neb., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Nye Legacy in Fremont. Duane was born on April 26, 1937, to Albert “Pete” Sparks and …
Gerald D. Bradford, a proud military man, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Feb. 18, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born on July 14, 1941, in Fremont, Neb., to Lee and Meta …
Dianne Ross of Oklahoma City, OK passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 with her husband at her side. She was born June 26, 1942 in Arlington, Neb., to G. K. “Kenny” …
Aaron Paul Von Behren, age 51, of Fontanelle, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Born Oct. 6, 1972 to Dr. Paul and Linda Von Behren in Ames, Iowa. He graduated …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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