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William P. Collins
Collins’ murder trial sidelined by ‘speedy trial’ arguments
A defense motion asserting that William P. Collins’ rights to a speedy trial have been violated, and that has pushed back the start of his first-degree murder trial for the foreseeable future. … more
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Arlington Soaring Wings Show Choir performs during the morning session of the annual Blair High School Show Choir Workshop last Saturday.
Soaring Wings Show Choir flies to Blair
The Arlington Soaring Wings Show Choir took part in the Blair Show Choir at Blair High School last Saturday. In two separate morning and afternoon sessions, 10 visiting schools and the Blair … more
New Washington County Supervisor Mike Mackie (far left) takes his Oath of Office from District Court Judge Zachary Blackman (center), along with returning boardmembers Kevin Brunhill, Steve Dethlefs, Register of Deeds Arron Hoden, and Supervisor Bob Frahm. The board named Dethlefs as chair and Frahm as vice chair at its Jan. 14 meeting.
Board of Supervisors' Mike Mackie sworn-in, along with returning members
David Boettcher
Man arrested in Arlington shootout released from hospital
David Boettcher, the alleged gunman in a shootout with Washington County Sheriff’s deputies on Jan. 6 in Arlington, could face life in prison after seven criminal counts were filed by the … more
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From left, Ethan, Jeff, Kelli, Neale, Laura, Morgan, Cameron Shaner and Cameron's wife Paige stand in front of a barn on the Shaner property that dates back to the 1880s and was built to house trotting horses.
Multigenerational farm families: An ongoing series
With their family’s agricultural roots in Washington County dating back to the 1800s, one might conclude that generations of the Neale Shaner family felt obligated to continue building on what … more
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Lowell and his father Bruce Kempcke lean on a tractor in a storage building at the family farm along Highway 91.
Multigenerational farm families: An ongoing series
Bruce Kempcke has plenty of his own memories from working on his family’s farm as a child. But, thanks to diaries kept by his mother, the Blair resident can take a trip down memory lane anytime … more
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William P. Collins
Collins’ murder trial delayed
The trial for Washington County murder suspect William P. Collins will not start Tuesday as originally planned. Instead, there will be a hearing on Thursday to determine if the Washington County … more
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Danny Anderson offloads corn into a grain wagon driven by Trevor Gnuse east of Arlington last October.
The calm after the storms
For as prickly and consequential as the first-half of 2024 was — with blizzards, tornados and floods battering Washington County — summer arrived with calm familiarity. A flag … more
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Storm flooding near Arlington in May 2024 was just a part of a wild weather spring.
The year that was: Weather news dominated first half of 2024
It is impossible to tell the story of the first half of 2024 in Arlington without touching on the deaths of Father Steven Gutgsell and Jordan Rishel. Gutgsell died from injuries after he was … more
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More than 250 people dined and partied at a special fundraising event at the Rybin Building on the Washington County Fairgrounds to celebrate the Roots to Wings on New Year's Eve.
Roots to Wings’ New Year’s Eve bash exceeds expectations
Roots to Wings kicked off its 10th anniversary with a New Year’s Eve party that had the town dancing through the night. More than 250 people dined and partied at a special fundraising … more
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Three damaged Washington County Sheriff's vehicles (left) were towed Monday night following an afternoon shoot-out in Arlington. The passenger of the Jeep Cherokee (right), David Boettcher, is alleged to have fired at sheriff's deputies following a traffic stop.
Alleged Arlington shooter once made meth in Blair
The alleged gunman involved in a shoot-out with Washington County Sheriff’s deputies in Arlington on Monday afternoon was convicted in 2014 of making methamphetamine in a mobile home park south … more
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Arlington traffic stop ends with officer-involved shooting
A Monday afternoon traffic stop in Arlington by a Washington County’s Sheriff’s deputy resulted in an exchange of gunfire with a man in the car, who was shot and rushed to a local … more
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William P. Collins
Suspect in murder of Fort Calhoun woman gets final pre-trial hearing
The alleged killer of Linda Childers, the 71-year-old Fort Calhoun woman who was murdered in August 2023, may have ordered the murder weapon, a crossbow, from Amazon. William P. Collins is … more
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Wearing Dress Blues, Marine Sergeant Ryan Crittenden presents a young man with presents at Reach Church during the Dec. 21st Toys for Tots giveaway.
Ensuring gifts for 800 Washington County children
Reach Church and the U.S. Marine Corps joined forces to host Washington County’s first-ever Toys for Tots Christmas Party on the Saturday before Christmas at Reach Church in Blair. The … more
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“It was a great experience to see ‘Gives Day’ in action," said Molly Dahlgren, the foundation's new executive director. "The teamwork is incredible, and it's an honor to work with not only this team but so many amazing organizations in our community."
Washington County Gives generates more than $200,000
The 2024 Washington County Gives 24-hour fundraising event to aid area non-profit organizations took in a record-breaking $204,758. By every measure, it was a landmark year. With 800 unique … more
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Sherone Stork serves goodies following the production of "Arrest These Merry Gentlemen." A wide variety of treats were available to guests compliments of many school families.
St. Paul's performance of Arrest These Merry Gentlemen
The students at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School performed the Christmas program "Arrest These Merry Gentlemen" last week. The play featured newspaper reporters Scoop, played by Molly … more
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William P. Collins
Court: Suspect in murder of Childers bought crossbow from Amazon
A police search of the cell phone of William P. Collins — the man charged with first-degree murder in the death of 71-year-old Linda Childers of Fort Calhoun on August 13, 2023 — … more
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Toni LeAnn Larsen
Arlington resident dies in Friday afternoon accident
Toni Larsen of Arlington died Friday night when the Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck she was driving lost control on Highway 30 due to icy road conditions, according to multiple news reports. … more
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The Arlington High School Choir joined with the High School Band in a rendition of "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin to conclude the High School Winter Concert.
Arlington High School band, choir celebrate the season
Arlington families gathered in the Arlington Village Park Satuday evening after an afternoon filled with Christmas melodies and excellent food.
Community Christmas feeling
Arlington events last Saturday included a holiday concert by the NE-brass-ka Brass Quintet, followed by a baked potato supper and then the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Arlington Village … more
Drivers wait in line to pick up grab bags and breakfast Wednesday morning in support of Joseph's Coat and the Washington County Food Pantry.
Supporting Joseph’s Coat
Wednesday’s chilly weather did not keep the crowds away from Christmas for the Coat, hosted by Joseph's Coat/Washington County Food Pantry, the early morning breakfast fundraiser. A final … more
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The 4,000-square-foot splash pad will be the focal point of Generations Park.
Generations Park is close to being ready to use
Blair’s first new park in more than 20 years is “substantially complete,” City Administrator Phil Green told the Washington County Pilot-Tribune last week. What remains before … more
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William P. Collins
Collins' murder trial set for Jan. 13
A trial date for the transient man accused of killing a Fort Calhoun woman has been set for Jan. 13. District Court Judge Bryan C. Meismer scheduled the jury trial for William P. Collins. He is … more
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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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