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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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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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