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The first night of Summer Sizzle begins tonight, and will be filled with copious amounts of activities for families.
Summer Sizzle has been a celebration for the Arlington and Kennard …
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6/30/23
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Adopting a dog, cat or other animal is an exciting event in one's life.
Pets are wonderful companions, but also a time commitment and large responsibility, and these factors should be taken into …
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6/23/23
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Situated just east of Fort Calhoun is Fort Atkinson State Historical Park.
For decades, the park has enriched Washington County with its fascinating history and events for its many guests that …
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6/17/23
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Graduation is always a special moment in time.
It’s a time to celebrate more than a decade of learning, club activities, homecoming and prom, awards and competitions and athletic games.
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5/12/23
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For the last few months, the Washington County Museum has prepared for a big project to move the old Long Creek schoolhouse.
The school, currently located on Long Creek Lane west of Fort Calhoun …
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5/5/23
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The five Washington County volunteer fire departments — Blair, Kennard, Herman, Arlington and Fort Calhoun — are constantly on the move fighting grass and structure fires, assisting …
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4/7/23
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen apparently must consider himself a stealth governor.
Since taking office three months ago, he has not provided schedules for his day-to-day activities nor that of …
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3/31/23
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In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8, 1980, as National Women’s History Week.
After several states made a routine of declaring March as Women’s …
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3/17/23
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With the spring season upon us, many schools across the county are preparing for their performances and competitions in the fine arts realm.
Fine arts encapsulate visual art, theater and music, …
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3/10/23
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Two individuals who have made a huge impact on the Washington County community have recently accepted new positions elsewhere, and it's important to take time to focus on their achievements and all …
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3/3/23
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A major victory took place in Fort Calhoun as the Board of Education unanimously voted to move forward with the track and football field renovation plan at its Feb.13 meeting.
The plan includes …
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2/24/23
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Editor's note: Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Sun. The response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. It was written by veteran newsman …
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12/23/22
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The Memorial Community Hospital Auxiliary's Rummage Sale returns full-scale for the first time in two years.
The event, which has been a presence in the community for 60 years, was not held in …
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9/16/22
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