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Budget, tax request approved The Arlington Village Board of Trustees unanimously approved its 2023-24 budget and final tax request Monday evening.  The village’s operating budget …
Student-athletes at Arlington High School will have the opportunity to play soccer this spring after members of the board of education voted unanimously to enter into an athletic co-op with Fremont …
The Arlington Public Schools Board of Education approved the district’s budget for the 2023-24 school year Monday evening.  Approval was unanimous. It followed separate budget and tax …
The second Junkin' Market Days was held Friday and Saturday at the Washington County Fairgrounds. More than 70 vendors selling homemade decor, snacks, clothes and other items welcomed guests in …
On Aug. 16, James Cheek of the village of Washington was awarded the American Legion Rider of Honor, the highest award one can receive in the American Legion Riders. This is a national award and …
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Bears finish 3rd at AHS golf's home tourney
The Arlington Girls Golf Invitational came with an unscheduled break about 2 hours into play Tuesday at River Wilds Golf Club. Rain forced the brief pause. “It was kind of surprising,” …
Zam Driver Turned Writer: Game-winning Huskers QB played C1 football
A Class C1 quarterback won a Nebraska football start in the year 2023. I've been asked to cool it on the h-word, so “heck yeah!” I thought those days were over, but Heinrich Haarberg …
Arlington softball team falls to 11-10
The Arlington High School softball team dropped to 11-10 Tuesday with a 9-1 road loss to the NEN Vipers in Wisner. The Eagles' Britt Nielsen hit a solo homer during the first inning, but the Vipers …
AHS volleyball wins set, loses 3-1
The Arlington High School volleyball team won its sixth set of the season Tuesday, but couldn't beat Louisville at home. The Lions improved to 6-5 with the 3-1 road victory, while the Eagles dropped …
Times Gone By: Korshoj Lumber team wins '94 bowling title
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. Marie …
Arlington JH football team falls to DC West
The Arlington junior high football team lost Tuesday's road game at Douglas County West, 32-7. The Eagles scored first, though, when eighth-grader Peyton Marfisi intercepted a Falcon pass and …
Obituaries
Eileen Marie (Bauermeister) Tjeerdsma, 61 years of age, died from liver cancer on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn. Eileen was born …
Andrew George Svendgard Jr, age 86, of Fremont, passed away Sept. 8, 2023 at Dunklau Gardens. Andy married Carol Lenon Oct. 13, 1973. She survives him. He is further survived by daughters Tami …
Betty June Scheer, April 1, 1943-Sept. 6, 2023. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. at the Little Creek Barn (Bruce Scheer’s Farm) 21281 CR 20, Arlington, Neb. …
Norbert Adam Cent passed away at the age of 85 Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 into the Lord’s arms at his home in Arlington. He was born in Harvey, Ill., on June 6, 1938 to Adam and Angie …
Gary L. Denison 69 of Blair, Nebraska passed away Wednesday Aug. 16, 2023 at his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1953, in Fremont to Duane and Arlene (Pawling) Denison. Gary grew up in Arlington, …
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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 …
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 …
Candidate Jim Pillen didn't speak to us (the public) before the election, and he still does not speak to us since the election. In the majority of the other statewide races this past November, …
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