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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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Vehicles lined up along Colfax Street and through the Recycling Center building Friday Afternoon to drop off household hazardous waste products.
Saying 'goodbye' to household hazardous waste
Papio Missouri Valley Natural  Resources District sponsored and Cargill hosted the first Household Hazardous Waste collection day in Washington County in the last three years last Friday. … more
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Dust and dirt billow as Jarett and Tim Andersen recently harvest soybeans east of Kennard.
Lack of rain not harming the harvest, but it is causing other problems
It’s been about three weeks since the last rainfall in Washington County.   To be exact, the county’s last rainfall occurred on Sept. 24 with 0.2 inch. This may not seem like … more
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The 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band percussionists play authentic reproductions last Sunday at Ft. Atkinson State Historical Park.
And the band played on
Last Sunday, the 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band took part in the last weekend of Living History festivities at Ft. Atkinson State Historical Park for 2024. In addition to living history, the … more
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Alumni and choir sing the school song "Hail Dana" at the conclusion of the Dana Homecoming ceremony Saturday afternoon.
Weather was warm, spirits high for Dana’s annual homecoming
Dana College Homecoming events last Saturday included the annual meet and greet with coffee and kringle and other pastries at the Danish American Archive and LIbrary on Washington Street.   … more
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Collins’ pre-trial hearing to continue Oct. 25
Judge Bryan Meismer heard evidence presented by murder suspect William P. Collins’ team and testimony from Sgt. Ryan Hinsley in court earlier this week.   Both parties have been given … more
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Kierre Williams
District Court delays Williams’ pre-trial motion
This week’s pre-trial hearing for murder suspect Kierre Williams, who is accused of killing Fr. Stephen Gutgsell of Fort Calhoun last December, has been delayed until Oct. 25. While the … more
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This is the former Mutual of Omaha building as shown from the east side. A company called Design Plastics plans to occupy the space and use it as a plastics injection molding facility to make dental parts. It plans to hire 50 to 75 local people.
Dental works company one step closer to moving to Blair
Lads Blair LLC was granted a conditional use permit Monday night by the Blair City Council that will allow the entity to purchase the former Mutual of Omaha building south of town and convert it into … more
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Here is a scene from last year's Arlington homecoming parade, which was also held on a Sunday evening followed by a pep rally.
Arlington preps for homecoming
Arlington High School kicks off homecoming week this Sunday with the Arlington Athletic Booster Club sponsoring a parade and pep rally.   Arlington’s homecoming game takes place on … more
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William Paul Collins
Hearings scheduled for two men accused in separate Fort Calhoun murders
William Collins and Kierre Williams, the two men facing first-degree murder charges related to the killings of Linda Childers and Rev. Stephen Gutgsell, have separate hearings scheduled on Sept. 30 … more
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