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APS board approves on a budget, tax levy

The Arlington Public Schools Board of Education presented its budget proposal for 2021-22 at a public hearing Monday. No one spoke at the public hearing.

Arlington Public Schools Board of Education roundup, Sept. 13

Arlington Public Schools Supt. Dawn Lewis addressed a contract with Roots to Wings that was presented to the Arlington Public Schools Board of Education on Monday.

Fontanelle Orchards under new ownership

Apples are getting ripe for the picking and this season is a brand new start for Sara Welchert. Welchert purchased Fontanelle Orchards in June from Tim Vie who owned the operation for 30 years.

Grandparents hit the halls in Arlington

The halls and classrooms of Arlington Elementary School were a mix of young and old on Sept. 10 for the grandparents' day celebration.

Fall at the Farm

The community is once again invited to Dale and Nancy Hilgenkamp's aronia berry farm, 7538 County Road 15, in Arlington for Fall at the Farm.

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County teams excel at Blair XC Invitational

Blair Bears, Arlington Eagles and Fort Calhoun Pioneers stirred up dust Thursday during the Blair Cross-Country Invitational.The dry course covered 5-kilometers with two big loops around BHS' …

Arlington hosts softball tourney, finishes 4th

The Class C No. 7 Arlington softball team finished 1-2 Saturday during its home tournament at the Two Rivers Sports Complex.The Eagles won their opener, but lost back-to-back games to Tekamah-Herman …

No. 1 Pierce tops AHS football, 58-13

The Class C1 No. 1 Pierce football team doubled Arlington in offensive yards and more than quadrupled it on the scoreboard Friday night, 58-13.The Eagles managed 218 yards on the road, but the …

AHS volleyball goes 1-2 at Stanton tourney

The Arlington volleyball team fell to 6-5 Saturday with a sixth-place showing at a Stanton tournament.The Eagles went 1-2 with a three-set victory against Hartington Cedar Catholic sandwiched between …

Eagles, Bears compete with Wolves at Fremont Golf Club

Coach Jason Wiese and his two Arlington High School golfers hosted Blair and Elkhorn North on Thursday for a nine-hole triangular at Fremont Golf Club.Kaylie Erwin led the host Eagles in eighth …

FRIDAY UPDATE: Pioneers win, Eagles lose to No. 1 Pierce

The Fort Calhoun and Arlington High School football teams played unbeaten foes Friday night.The Pioneers picked up a 45-35 win at Raymond Central, while the Eagles lost at Class C1 No. 1 Pierce …

Great Plains Youth Football Photos

An Arlington youth football team squared off against Fort Calhoun last Saturday on the Eagles' home field.

Obituaries

David Ladehoff, 77

David L. Ladehoff, age 77, of Arlington, passed away, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at Nebraska Medical Center surrounded by his family. David was born July 27, 1944, at West Point to Rueben and Ella …

Jolynn Reed, 68

Jolynn Sue (Crawford Hasenauer) Reed, 68, of Arlington, passed away on Aug. 11, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha peacefully with her children by her side. She was born on July 3, 1953, in …

Ronnie Hilgenkamp, 68

Ronnie D. Hilgenkamp, age 68, of Arlington, Nebraska passed away Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at his home. He was born May 2, 1953, in Fremont to Gilbert and Verna (Hoegermeyer) Hilgenkamp. He grew up at …

Janet Lang, 88

Janet W. Lang, age 88, of Arlington, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. She was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Blair, to Alfred and Mildred (Hendricksen) Enger. Janet was …

Marilyn Otto, 94

Marilyn Otto, of Arlington, died April 25, 2021. She was born December 28, 1926. Moser Memorial Chapel is in charge of services.

Robert Leland Gnuse, 78

Robert (Bob) Leland Gnuse, age 78, of Arlington, passed into Jesus’ arms April 23, 2021. His heart — full of construction blueprints, bowling strikes, bass choir parts, and quiet, helpful …

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It's not political, it's personal

Dear editor, “During the first round, it seemed almost everyone was on the same page. We all did whatever we had to to get through it. Now that the majority of Americans are vaccinated, …

An unwanted landing

On Friday, Aug. 6, we experienced a helicopter landing on top of a refueling truck nearly 100 feet in our drive. The truck driver did not ask permission to use our private property for business …

Remember the real reason for Memorial Day

Dear editor, As veterans, sons and daughters of veterans, and spouses of veterans, we encourage everyone to hold a special place in your heart for the parents, siblings, spouses, and friends of …

Nebraska didn't join Texas election lawsuit

Dear editor: I am writing as a point of needed clarification. Over the preceding months, there have been repeated stories and letters to editors with incorrect understanding. Nebraska did not join …

Blair church thanks supporters

The Blair Congregational United Church of Christ thanks you! We want to thank our community for its generous support of our bell restoration fundraiser! While planning our 2020 …

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You get an AD and you get an AD!

It’s quite unique that the three major universities in our state all had to hire new athletic directors within just a few months of each other. Nebraska obviously swiped Trev Alberts away from …

Sea slugs — from small pools to the deep sea

The phylum Mollusca is one of the largest of all animal groups. It includes such animals as snails, clams, oysters, squids and octopuses. Sea slugs are a very close relative of snails …

Back to school: Packing a healthy lunch

It’s officially that time of the year, back to school. Packing lunch for your kiddos every day can be quite the grueling task. Not only does it take time and planning, but there’s always …

The mystery behind the Loch Ness Monster

The Loch Ness Monster is an old and enduring myth of Scotland that has evolved into a world-wide phenomenon. The idea of such a monster has inspired books, TV shows and films, and it sustains a …

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- Do your part to have a safe school year
  
  As Washington County students return to school, some will be wearing masks and some will not. All three districts — Arlington, Blair and …
- Lights a needed safety feature on Highway 133
  
  Drivers headed to and from Omaha may notice some new additions along state Highway 133 — street lights. Within the last couple of …
- Washington County Fair a big draw
  
  The last two years haven't been easy on the Washington County Fair Board. In 2019, they faced record flooding that inundated the fairgrounds …
- Blair, Washington County fortunate to have MCH
  
  Last week, Burt County lost its only hospital as MercyOne closed its doors in Oakland. Low in-patient and emergency room volume were cited as …
- Have a safe and considerate Fourth of July
  
  Fireworks will light up the night sky on the Fourth of July. And likely, the days leading up to the holiday. Fireworks sales began last week. …

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Friday, Sept. 17, 2021

County teams excel at Blair XC Invitational

Blair Bears, Arlington Eagles and Fort Calhoun Pioneers stirred up dust Thursday during the Blair Cross-Country Invitational.The dry course covered 5-kilometers with two big loops around BHS' …

Do you think the city should take a look at problematic intersections in Blair?

Do your part to have a safe school year

Lights a needed safety feature on Highway 133

Washington County Fair a big draw

Blair, Washington County fortunate to have MCH

Have a safe and considerate Fourth of July