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A petition calling for the recall of Fort Calhoun Mayor Mitch Robinson has been organized.
Petition calling for recall of Fort Calhoun mayor moves forward
Organizers of a recall petition for Fort Calhoun Mayor Mitch Robinson have 30 days to gather signatures, which may trigger a second special election in the coming months for Fort Calhoun residents. … more
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Adam Branting
Column: Your chance to come up with some nicknames for the place you call home
A nickname says a lot about a person and even more about a community. The perfect sobriquet can define a person or place so much more effectively than their name ever could. It encapsulates the … more
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Arlington Post 71 American Legion Commander Steve Bremer presents WWII veteran Ted Martin with a medal and certificate signed by Gov. Jim Pillen honoring Martin for his service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Recognizing a local WWII veteran
Arlington Post 71 American Legion Commander Steve Bremer recently presented long-time Arlington resident Ted Martin with a Nebraska World War II Recognition Program medal and certificate signed by … more
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Downed power lines, like these along Highway 30 in Washington County west of the Elkhorn River, caused power outages long after the snow had started to melt.
Arlington slowly returns to normal after blizzard
It’s been more than a week since a blizzard dumped more than 9 inches of snow on parts of Arlington and Washington County. In the process, power poles snapped causing outages for much of … more
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Jaime Beister, with daughters Casey and Taylor, cut the ribbon at the entrance to their new home in Blair's West Valley neighborhood near Dana Village.
Habitat dedicates first two homes in West Valley subdivision
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha dedicated the first two homes on March 21st as part of a five-year, 10-home project planned for the West Valley subdivision near 24th and Nebraska streets in Blair. … more
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Ft. Calhoun gun range special election set for May 13
Fort Calhoun Mayor Mitch Robinson announced Tuesday that a special election to decide whether the City Council can proceed with discussion of a proposed Omaha Police Department gun range will be held … more
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Board of Education Treasurer Brian Laaker takes notes at a table discussion on the future of Arlington Public Schools at the March 11 community engagement meeting.
Communication one of the main topics at APS engagement meeting
One of the most talked-about items at last week’s Community Engagement Meeting, hosted annually by the Arlington Public Schools’ Board of Education, was a need to reinvigorate … more
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Music Man Harold Hill (Kolby Tighe) overhears salesmen in the train car talk about Hill's reputation as a boys band con man.
RESCHEDULED: High school production of 'The Music Man'
EDITOR'S NOTE: Because of continuing power outages that have forced the cancellation of school in Arlington, the high school production of "The Music Man" has been moved to March 28th at 7 p.m., … more
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“I respect [the] people’s right as the community to do those things, but I’m announcing right here, right now that I will not be resigning,” says Fort Calhoun Mayor Mitch Robinson. 
Fort Calhoun gun range issue heading to special election
A special election will be held to determine whether the Omaha Police Department will be allowed to build a gun range in Fort Calhoun. The Fort Calhoun City Council at its regular meeting Monday … more
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David Boettcher
Boettcher pleads not guilty in Arlington shootout
David Boettcher pleaded not guilty in Washington County District Court on Tuesday to eight felony counts stemming from his alleged involvement in a January shootout with Washington County … more
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Long-time shopper Joan Ward scans the shelves for Easter decorations at the newly renovated Joseph Coat thrift store in Blair last week.
Joseph’s Coat, food pantry upgrades give space a more inviting look
After 20 years, the main street home of Joseph’s Coat thrift store and the Washington County Food Pantry has a new look. Pantry President Fred Otte said a small army of board members, … more
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Celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday was quite literally a balancing act for those at the Arlington Public Library.
Celebrating a lifetime of Dr. Seuss
The Arlington Public Library had a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party on March 8 and March 10. The festivities included a shared story, birthday cake and the chance for everyone to come dressed as their … more
Luke Stevens ladles a batch of golden brown fish from the fryer at last Friday's fish fry at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fort Calhoun.
A Lenten season tradition
Each Friday during the Lenten season a host of volunteers serves approximately 1,000 or more meals to hungry customers at the annual St. John the Baptist Catholic Church fish fry in Fort Calhoun. … more
Community leaders gathered on March 6 at the Rybin Community Building on the Washington County Fairgrounds for the Washington County Community Foundation's 'Celebration of Giving' event.
Community celebrates WCCF’s ‘Gives’ success
The Washington County Community Foundation hosted a “Celebration of Giving” March 6 at the Rybin Community Building on the Washington County Fairgrounds. The event celebrated the … more
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Sandy Givens submits a 16-page list of signatures to Fort Calhoun City Clerk Alicia Koziol on Monday afternoon. The petition calls for a special election to require a public vote on a proposed Omaha Police Department gun range east of the Fort Atkinson State Historical Park.
Organizers launch recall effort against Fort Calhoun's mayor 
Opponents of a proposed Omaha Police Department firearms training facility on the outskirts of Fort Calhoun have launched two efforts to prohibit approval by the city’s elected officials. … more
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How do local schools decide when to take a ‘snow day’?
By Kevin Bumgarner - editor@enterprisepub.com The three public school districts in Washington County have sometimes reached different conclusions this year when deciding whether to cancel classes or delay the start of the school day because of … more
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Sen. Ben Hansen
Opinion: Lawmakers have a responsibility to regulate medical cannabis
In Nebraska’s 2024 general election, every legislative district saw a majority of voters support medical cannabis, with an average of 72% approval across all 49 districts. In response, I … more
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Organizers have submitted paperwork with the election commissioner to begin a recall effort of Fort Calhoun Mayor Mitch Robinson over his alleged support of the gun range plan.
Petition submitted calling for Ft. Calhoun gun range special election
On Monday, organizers in Fort Calhoun submitted a petition to the city clerk, saying they had more than enough signatures to trigger a special election on the topic of the proposed Omaha Police … more
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Lutheran Family Services has cut 13 employees "as a result of federal funding decisions." Shown here at a Dana College homecoming event, Chris Tonnigess, President & CEO of Lutheran Family Services, calls the funding cuts "devestating decisions."
LFS cuts staff in wake of federal funding freeze
Lutheran Family Services, one of Nebraska’s largest social service organizations, has cut 13 employees “as a result of federal funding decisions,” according to a statement from the … more
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Nearly 300 people attended a recent Fort Calhoun town hall meeting to hear a panel discussion on a proposed firearm training facility in Fort Calhoun. Since then, a petition drive has started that, if successful, would require a vote of the people before the city could go forward with the project.
Petition drive launched on proposed gun range in Ft. Calhoun
Organizers in Fort Calhoun have launched a petition drive that would require a special election to determine whether city officials can move forward on a proposed Omaha Police Department gun range … more
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The Cattlemen's Association contributed $5,000 to Arlington and $5,000 to Blair FFA programs for State FFA Convention expenses. Front row FFA members are, from left: Jayden Backman, Mac Tupa, Mason Stoddard, Luke Raymond, Aaron Fuchs, John Von Behren. Back row Cattlemen's Association members are Kurt Loseke, Rob Vogt, Randy Thompson, Clark Volk, Matt Nielsen, Stacy Meyer and Jen Arp.
Cattlemen's Association donates to FFA programs
Traffic in downtown Blair was lighter than normal on Wednesday morning, but those who were on the roads had smooth sailing.
Washington County endures mid-week blizzard; more snow headed our way
Forecasters were right this time. Blizzard conditions hit Washington County Tuesday evening, with rain turning to ice turning to snow and winds gusting as high as 60 miles an hour Tuesday … more
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William P. Collins
Collins will stand trial on first-degree murder charge
Washington County District Court Judge Bryan Meismer has denied a motion filed by William P. Collins’ defense team claiming that their client had been denied a right to a “speedy … more
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Source: National Weather Service
Early Tuesday morning, it was literally the calm before the storm
Nearly 300 people attended last Wednesday night's town hall meeting at the Northern Lights Venue to hear a panel discussion on a proposed firearm training facility for Fort Calhoun.
Proposed gun range: The plan, the need, the use, the location, the sound
Raucous crowd responds to OPD gun range presentation BY ADAM BRANTING reporter@enterprisepub.com Representatives of the Omaha Police Department, the City of Omaha and the Washington … more
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