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Goldenrod tractors visit Arlington

Aronia berry festival returns to Arlington

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Reconsidering Professional Learning Community meeting times

For several years, Arlington Elementary students have had a late start on Friday mornings, while staff use the time in a professional learning community.

Students clean up Camp Fontanelle

Each fall St. Paul's Lutheran School students and staff plan a Community Service Day to practice and encourage Christian service to others.

Students fill newborn gift bags

Seventh- and eighth-graders from St. Paul's Lutheran School in Arlington helped Wendy Hilgenkamp and her daughter Hannah, fill and load gift bags at school Sept. 24.

DLR Group, Boyd Jones give construction updates

Construction and renovations at Arlington Public Schools are progressing, according to representatives of DLR Group and Boyd Jones who shared updates with the APS Board of Education at their regular meeting Monday.

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Arlington drops home football game to Boys Town

After falling behind Boys Town 21-0 Friday, the Arlington football team finally got on the board 27 seconds before halftime.The Eagles' defense had earned a rare first-half stop, setting up the …

Eagles qualify 2 XC teams for state meet

Members of the Arlington cross-country team will tell you that Michaela Curran's voice carries.But it wasn't just the coach's encouragement that pushed the Eagles to two team qualifications for the …

Eagles, Pioneers earn All-NCC softball honors

Six Arlington Eagles and six Fort Calhoun Pioneers were recognized recently with the release of the All-Nebraska Capitol Conference softball teams.The Eagles' Hailey Brenn and Cadie Robinson were …

High School Volleyball Roundup (Oct. 18, 2021)

Bears sweep Omaha Benson on roadFor the first time since 2013, the Blair High School volleyball team has eight wins during a single season.The Bears earned their noteworthy victory Thursday at Class …

Friday Football Update: FCHS improves to 6-2, while Eagles fall

After the Blair High School football team fell to Ralston on Thursday night, Fort Calhoun and Arlington split their Friday night games.The Pioneers routed Omaha Concordia 57-7 to improve to 6-2, …

7th-, 8th- and 9th-grade Football Photos

Junior high and freshman football teams from Fort Calhoun, Arlington and Blair competed in home games Tuesday evening. The junior high Pioneers played Logan View, the junior high Eagles faced West …

Friday Football Previews: Pioneers focus on reaching playoffs 7-2

The Fort Calhoun football team is 5-2.The Pioneers want to get to 7-2 before the end of the regular season, which is down to its final two dates. The first is 7 p.m. today at Omaha Concordia (0-7 …

Obituaries

Eldon Gnuse, 73

Eldon "Al" Gnuse, 73, was born Jan. 24, 1948, to parents, Edward and Meta (Scheer) Gnuse and passed away Oct. 10, 2021, in Lincoln. Al was raised in Arlington with his 3 brothers. He graduated …

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.

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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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Hilarious ‘Venom’ sequel lacks firepower

Three years after the eccentric “Venom” offended and captivated audiences with its unique humor, the anti-hero film is back for more in “Venom: Let There Be Carnage.” A …

Ignore the noise, most people are good

It’s impossible to deny that our world has terrible people, and tragic events that occur every day. But, you know what? I don’t think it’s nearly as bad as people online (and in the …

Small, but mite-y

Arachnids are a large group of arthropods that includes spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. The term mite is a term commonly used to refer to a group of insect-like organisms. Mites are among …

Thanks for coming to work today

We’ve all probably experienced this type of situation recently. You pull up to your favorite restaurant, ready to walk in and have a relaxing dinner, and the sign on the door says “Sorry, …

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- Newspapers are relevant
  
  Newspapers are still relevant. That's an important statement and one any community journalist takes to heart, particularly now as National …
- 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 …

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Friday, Oct. 15, 2021

Arlington drops home football game to Boys Town

After falling behind Boys Town 21-0 Friday, the Arlington football team finally got on the board 27 seconds before halftime.The Eagles' defense had earned a rare first-half stop, setting up the …

What kind of candy do you give out at Halloween?

Newspapers are relevant

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