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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 History … more
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, … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
Over the last four years, Washington County has shown its generosity raising more than $270,000 during Washington County Gives. In 2020, this day of giving raised $109,824 for area nonprofits … more
Volunteers can be hard to come by. In today's busy world, so many things are vying for people's attention, whether it be their jobs, their children or other activities. Add in health concerns … more
Newspapers are still relevant. That's an important statement and one any community journalist takes to heart, particularly now as National Newspaper Week — Oct. 3-9 — wraps up. In a … more
As Washington County students return to school, some will be wearing masks and some will not. All three districts — Arlington, Blair and Fort Calhoun — elected to start the school year … more
Drivers headed to and from Omaha may notice some new additions along state Highway 133 — street lights. Within the last couple of weeks, crews have been busy installing these lights at three … more
The last two years haven't been easy on the Washington County Fair Board. In 2019, they faced record flooding that inundated the fairgrounds with several feet of water and damaged buildings just … more
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