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The suspect allegedly engaged in a standoff with Omaha Police, Nebraska State Patrol and the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office is now facing additional charges in Washington County. Jason … more
One of the goals following the opening of the Long Creek Schoolhouse was to create educational classes for students to experience what life was like in a one-room school. This summer, the … more
Following one of the driest Mays Washington County saw in 2023, this past month was recorded as one of the wettest months in county history.    Rain gauges across the county … more
With most disaster  relief  agencies gone, the First Lutheran Church will soon be the only organization open to assist victims of the Arbor Day tornado.    Erika Cada, … more
On April 26, in a matter of minutes, many lives in Washington County were changed following an F-3 tornado that struck the area in the late afternoon. In total, more than 400 Washington County … more
2014 (10 years ago): Parents in the Arlington community in need of childcare will soon have another option. During its regular meeting Monday nights, the Arlington Public Schools Board of Education … more
Molly Dahlgren has been named the new executive director of the Washington County Community Foundation. She is currently marketing manager and foundation director for Memorial Community Hospital … more
An Arlington High School student was arrested for allegedly breaking into Arlington High School and causing up to $5,000 in damage during an attempted senior prank. Noah Bechtel, 18, is charged … more
Sunday, June 16 marks the 70th anniversary of ordination of Pastor Bob Kocher. His congregation, Salem Lutheran, in Fontanelle, will celebrate this milestone with a festive 9:30 a.m. worship … more
Jason Davenport, the person who allegedly took part in an officer-involved shooting Thursday night in Omaha, was taken into custody Friday morning after a standoff in Kennard. The area off … more
When Brianna Ayer read “A Long Walk to Water” last fall, she had no idea how the book would change her life and the lives of students and parents in the Blair-based homeschool group of … more
LINCOLN --- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 3,566 degrees during commencement exercises May 3, 17 and 18. The following students from Washington County received degrees during … more
2014 (10 years ago): A Union Pacific Railroad bridge over Bell Creek east of Arlington is continuing to pose problems for adjacent property owners. Two family properties were flooded earlier this … more
St. Paul's Lutheran School in rural Arlington had its preschool-eighth grade Spring Program in conjunction with a Live Auction to raise money for Playground Updates and Stage Lighting, Dessert … more
The Arlington Community Church is hosting Vacation Bible School June 3, 4 and 5 from 6–8 p.m. The theme this year, according to the church, is Kingdom Builders: " Building a Kingdom united … more
Memorial Day ceremonies pictured in Blair, Fort Calhoun, Arlington, Kennard and Herman Monday. more
Cleanup from the latest round of storms to hit Washington County began bright and early Friday morning. Power in Blair and Arlington started coming back on around 1 p.m. Friday afternoon. Fort … more
The Arlington High School class of 2024 officially celebrated its graduation Sunday inside the main gymnasium. Sixty graduates made up the class of 2024. The class speakers were … more
One of the key, and final, elements to the 20-year Veterans Tribute Plaza Memorial project was installed Friday morning. Former Dana art professor Milt Heinrich designed a sculpture, titled … more
Tuesday morning's flash flooding has caused a road closure in Arlington. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, state Highway 30 is closed at First and Elkhorn streets in … more
At its regular meeting Monday, the Washington County Board of Supervisors approved two resolutions that would waive permit fees for property owners, as well as waiving temporary occupancy … more
After an introduction to economics, including the different types of economies in the world and the essentials of our own economy, students brain stormed … more
The P.E.O. Chapter HL in Blair presented their annual local scholarship to Washington County high school student Brooke Hilgenkamp. Hilgenkamp will graduate from Arlington High School in May and … more
The Arlington High School class of 2024 will walk across the stage and into the next chapter of their lives Sunday during commencement. Graduation ceremonies start at 1 p.m. in the Main Gym. … more
The Washington County Homeschoolers group traveled back in time Friday evening and presented facts about their chosen historical figure for a "wax museum" at the Blair Public Library and Technology … more
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