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Denise Cada, strategic director of the Washington County Food Pantry, was among those putting the finishing touches on the Joseph's Coat window display last week ahead of Wednesday's fundraiser.
Prepping for Christmas for the Coat
The window display at Joseph’s Coat on Washington Street in Blair was unveiled Tuesday, less than a week ahead of Wednesday’s annual Christmas for the Coat fundraiser. Christmas for … more
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Coordinator JoAnne Jones keeps the dessert table filled with wide selection of pie slices during the Blair Community Thanksgiving Dinner, where more than 800 meals were served.
Sharing a Thanksgiving Day meal
The Blair Community Thanksgiving Dinner served more than 800 meals, including 575 take out and delivery meals to shut-ins, the Good Shepherd Lutheran Community, the Washington County Sheriff's … more
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Kids love to toss snowballs during the annual Tannenbaum Festival, which was held last Thursday in Blair..
The festiveness of the Blair Tannenbaum
Steve Doolin, outreach pastor for Reach Church in Blair, is looking at some of the toys being collected for its Toys for Tots giveaway.
Reach Church bringing Toys for Tots to Washington County
For the first time, the Marines Corps will have a give-away spot for Christmas toys in Washington County.Reach Church in Blair is partnering with the Marines to be the host site for the give-away, … more
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The Blair Family YMCA has entered into a management agreement with the YMCA of Greater Omaha.
Blair Family Y enters management agreement with Y of Greater Omaha
The Blair Family YMCA’s board of directors has authorized a management agreement with the YMCA of Greater Omaha that will allow the two organizations to work together strategically through next … more
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This location, just south of the roundabout as you enter Blair from the south, is where an Omaha developer wants to build a 132-unit apartment complex called Blair Crossing.
City Council OKs redevelopment plan for Blair Crossing project
The Blair City Council approved a redevelopment plan for the proposed Blair Crossing apartment project at last week’s meeting. That is the first of two steps needed for the project to qualify … more
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It's not everyday that the news comes to you, but that's what happened on Friday afternoon when State Troopers arrested an unidentified man in Blair in the Enterprise Media Group parking lot.
Arrest made in Enterprise parking lot; Trooper’s car towed
State Troopers arrested a man in the Enterprise Media Group parking lot in Blair on Friday afternoon because of a warrant that was allegedly out for his arrest. State Trooper Brett Evans told … more
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Rob, a local veteran, asks Macksten Crittenden, a first grader, what a Marine is during his presentation at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Arlington.
Students from St. Paul's Lutheran School in Arlington honor veterans
Connor O'Malley, played by Kolby Tighe, experiences a nightmare.
Arlington High School's One Act will tug at the heartstrings
Arlington High School performs “A Monster Calls” this year as its annual One Act, and the cast and drama coaches say it will pull at the audience's emotions.   The play is a … more
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"Your generosity can have a lasting impact on our community," says Molly Dahlgren, executive director of the Washington County Community Foundation. "Together, we can continue this tradition of giving and make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors."
WCCF aims for $15 million in assets by year-end 2025
The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is excited to announce its ambitious goal of reaching $15 million in assets by the end of 2025. Currently, the foundation stands at $10 million … more
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The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign always plays an important role in helping those in need during the holiday season in Washington County and beyond. This year's campaign will start shortly.
Salvation Army looking for local volunteers for the holidays
With the holiday season fast approaching, local Salvation Army volunteers will soon start popping up around the county with their red donation buckets and people ringing handbells.   The … more
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Donations before FBLA went out to houses for collecting food.
Arlington FBLA donates over 2,700 pounds to food pantry
Arlington High School’s Future Business Leaders of America students hosted their annual “Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat” event in October. This event is a food drive for the … more
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Janna Holcomb at the start of her service in the Air Force.
Veterans Day Tribute
Janna Holcomb joined the military when she was just 17 years old.   She said she had originally joined the Air Force because she wanted the ability to go to school without putting a … more
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Fort Calhoun voters fill voting booths.
Nearly 9,000 Washington County residents voted in Tuesday's election
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Five of the six measures on Tuesday’s ballot were approved by Nebraska voters
Nebraska voters approved five of the six ballot initiatives at Tuesday’s election. Tighter restrictions on abortion, known as Ballot Measure 434, was approved by 55.3 percent of Nebraska … more
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Washington County voters overwhelmingly support Trump
A total of 8,812 voters in Washington County voted for President-elect Donald Trump in Tuesday’s general election. That number is 69 percent of all Washington County voters. In other … more
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Half of the County Board of Supervisors' room was full during last week's special evening meeting to discuss possible health insurance plans.
Board of Supervisors switches health insurance
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting last week to decide on an employee benefit plan for county employees. At the meeting, the board heard from the two health … more
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Three-vehicle Wash. Co. accident includes one fatality
On Monday afternoon, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigated a three-vehicle accident that included a fatality at the intersection of Highway 133 and County Road P26, according to a … more
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Dawson Wright mugshot
Sexual assault case moves to District Court
Editor’s note: This story contains details about sexual assault. The case of the Blair man who allegedly attempted to sexually assault his neighbor moved to District Court last week. … more
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A library patron holds up her potions she made at the event.
It’s Halloween time!
It’s Halloween time! From the Great Plains Communications Trunk or Treat and “potion making” at the Blair Public Library to Treat Street in Arlington, some seasonal events have … more
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The Blair Crossing apartment project, to be located at this location — just south of the roundabout at the entrance to Blair between Highway 30 and Highway 133 — passed another hurdle at Tuesday's Blair City Council meeting.
Proposed Blair apartment project clears another hurdle
The next step in building the first new apartments in Blair since 2000 took place Tuesday night when the Blair City Council approved a new plan for the project site and agreed to rezone the property … more
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Otte Blair Middle School had just about finished the day on Tuesday when the parent of a student arrived on campus and was arrested, causing a hold on students for a short period of time. This was the scene entering the entry way to the middle school about 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Story unfolds about arrest of Otte Middle School parent
Blair Police Department arrested an unnamed Otte Blair Middle School parent Tuesday afternoon after allegations of reckless driving and disturbing the peace.   At 2:57 p.m., BPD received a … more
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Lisa Schonhoff
District 3’s State Board of Education candidates
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lisa Schonhoff of Bennington and Bill McAllister of West Point are seeking to succeed incumbent State Board of Education member Patti Gubbels of Norfolk, who declined to seek … more
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Because of increased demand, the Washington County Food Pantry is going to need food donations totaling 12,000 to 13,000 pounds a month for the rest of the year, according to Strategic Director Denise Cada.
Food pantry more than doubles those served in last two months 
The number of people served at the Washington County Food Pantry has increased 30 percent year over year, including a 154 percent spike during the months of August and September, according to … more
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Miranda comes into play in Collins’ pre-trial murder hearing
The legal team for William P. Collins, who has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Fort Calhoun resident Linda Childers more than a year ago, revealed a new defense at a pre-trial … more
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