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Ever since penicillin was discovered in 1928 and utilized to cure bacterial infections during and after WWII, scientists have been searching everywhere for new antibiotics.
It soon became …
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By Larrie Stone
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12/22/23
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After multiple decades with no homicide cases in Washington County, the area was recently struck with another random act of nonsense last Sunday in Ft. Calhoun.
For years, the communities within …
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12/15/23
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It never ceases to amaze us at the Enterprise the dedication the communities in Washington County have to serving. This is especially apparent during the holiday season.
Several events we have …
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12/8/23
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We don't hear as much about tuberculosis (TB) today as people did years ago, but for centuries it was one of the most feared of all infections.
This disorder, often called consumption, usually …
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By Larrie Stone
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12/8/23
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From youth sports, school foundations, food pantries, animal shelters and more, the Washington County nonprofits are here to provide their services to the communities.
A day of celebrating and …
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12/1/23
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Aphids are tiny insects that feed on the juices (sap) of plant stems, leaves and flowers and are found almost everywhere.
Some species are major pests because they are able to reproduce so …
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By Larrie Stone
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12/1/23
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Pumpkin is a type of cultivated winter squash native to the Americas and was farmed by indigenous communities long before the arrival of Europeans.
Today, it is widely cultivated in the …
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By Larrie Stone
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11/24/23
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Recently, the University of Nebraska extended the length of their contract with Athletic Director Trev Alberts. Additionally, the extension came with a bump in salary to $1.7 million per year, with …
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11/24/23
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This week, Gov. Jim Pillen signed an order to end remote work for state employees, who will return to their offices by Jan. 2.
Pillen's reasoning for this move is because "the COVID-19 pandemic …
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11/17/23
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Every year, Washington County goes above and beyond to honor its veterans with several programs and celebrations.
Arlington, Fort Calhoun, Blair and Herman have honored veterans with their …
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11/10/23
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Soft drinks include a variety of nonalcoholic beverages consumed all over the world as a way to quench one's thirst in a pleasant way.
The soft drink called Coca-Cola (aka coke) and its …
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By Larrie Stone
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11/10/23
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