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Cindi and Tom Randall vote at First Lutheran Church Tuesday morning.
Election update: Blair voters say no to local sales tax hike
Voters in Blair decided to continue funding the LB840 economic development program for another 10 years, based on unofficial results from Tuesday’s state primary election. But those same voters … more
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Voters fill out ballots in Arlington.
Early voters in Blair split on sales tax issue
Early voters in Blair were almost evenly split on the issue of whether to add a half-cent sales tax to purchases made in the 68008 ZIP code to help fund residential and transportation infrastructure, … more
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Kianna Opal
Update: Kianna Opal makes first court appearance
An 18-year-old Blair resident made her first appearance in court Tuesday after being arrested in connection with a stabbing death in Omaha on Sunday. Kianna Opal is being charged with … more
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Harley Scott plays Marie Curie and presents facts about her chosen historical figure Friday at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center.
Washington County homeschoolers put on historical wax museum
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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UNMC congratulates more than 1,100 graduates in commencement ceremonies
Diplomas and certificates were conferred on more than 1,100 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies held May 2 in Lincoln, Norfolk and Kearney and May 4 in Omaha and … more
A group of 33 English teachers from Pakistan, through a grant for the University of Nebraska at Omaha's International Program’s Center for Afghanistan Studies, visited Blair High School Thursday to tour the facilities and learn about the different offerings in the school district.
Pakistani teachers visit Blair High School
Through the University of Nebraska at Omaha's International Program's Center for Afghanistan Studies, 33 Pakistani English teachers were able to travel to Blair to meet students, tour the building … more
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Schlueter honored during CSC commencement
CHADRON -- McKenna Schlueter of Blair graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree during Chadron State Colleges' Spring Commencement ceremony in the Chicoine Center on May 4 at 10 a.m. The event … more
Concordia University, Nebraska confers degrees to May 2024 graduates
SEWARD -- On May 4, Concordia University, Nebraska, awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees to more than 475 graduates. The class of 2024 was honored during an undergraduate and graduate … more
Louise Mencke pictured at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Community garden, where she often visits. The longtime Blair resident is celebrating her 103rd birthday Tuesday.
Blair resident celebrates 103rd birthday
A longtime Washington County resident, Louise Mencke said she’s had a “busy life.” Mencke celebrates her 103rd birthday May 14. Mencke grew up in the country in Washington … more
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Kianna Opal
Blair resident arrested in connection with Omaha homicide
Blair resident Kianna Opal, 18, has been arrested by the Omaha Police Department on allegations of criminal homicide in connection with the Sunday morning death of Omaha resident Ezra Sinkiawic, a … more
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Hastings College golf coach Skyler Good brought 14 Broncos to Bennington and Washington County help in tornado recovery efforts Saturday. Blair High School graduate Luke Valasek was among those to put in a helping hand.
Hastings College golfers help in county tornado recovery efforts
A Hastings College minibus sat on the side of County Road 33 near Lariat Lane last Saturday. Broncos golf coach Skyler Good arrived on it with a group of 14 who helped with tornado recovery … more
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Katie Ferrari takes role with the city, resigns from Blair City Council
Katie Ferrari resigned from the Blair City Council on Wednesday after accepting the city’s newly created position of nonlawyer assistant, which was authorized by the City Council during Tuesday … more
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Greg and Karen Warren, who live on County Road 32, have a crowd of racing pigeons who returned to their home after the building that held the pigeons was blown away following the April 26 tornado.
Warren residence hit hard by tornado
What Karen and Greg Warren remember about the afternoon of April 26 is running down to the basement and holding onto each other amongst the roaring sounds of the tornado and the pitch black darkness. … more
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Relief center coordinator Erika Cada said pallets of water, clothing and emergency supplies of all kinds have been provided by individuals, small businesses, Walmart and other large corporations relief agencies such as Heartland Hope Mission in Omaha..
Resources available for residents affected by April 26 tornado
Following April 26's tornado that left hundreds of Washington County residents without homes, there are several ways people can receive assistance locally or federally. Steve Dethlefs, … more
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Primary elections slated for Tuesday
With the primary elections just around the corner, there are a few notable items Washington County Election Commissioner Barb Sullivan wants voters to know. One of the biggest changes this year … more
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County Roads Dept. announces road closures
The Washington County Roads Department will have several road closures, one of which begins Monday. The following list details the locations, scheduled closure dates, detours and the description … more
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The Easterseals camp property looking southwest toward Highway 91.
Easterseals wants Blair camp open by 2026
The conversion of the former Dana College campus in Blair into the renamed and repurposed Dana Village already has hit a couple of important milestones this year, with the most recent being the … more
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Mark Welsher of Fort Calhoun stands alongside his 1948 Ford Deluxe Sedan on April 18.
Pioneer orange
Mark Welsher enjoyed his job behind the wheel, transporting Fort Calhoun High School students to their various activities. In his 70s, though, the grandfather of three just recently gave up the … more
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Times Gone By Week of May 7–13
1994 (30 years ago): On May 21, Dana College will host the annual recognition dinner for graduating seniors in the E.C. Hunt Campus Center. Several seniors will receive Campus Service Awards and … more
Fort Calhoun High School graduates gather following commencement Saturday afternoon.
Pioneer class of 2024
Featuring its largest graduating class so far, Fort Calhoun High School welcomed its 2024 seniors for one last time Saturday afternoon for graduation. Sixty-eight Pioneers walked the stage … more
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Members of the Blair High School boys soccer team pose for a photo atop a Washington County home damanged during the April 26th tornado. The Bears spent April 27 helping in recovery efforts instead of playing a previously scheduled subdistrict game, which was postponed.
County athletic teams help in tornado recovery efforts
The Blair High School boys soccer team was scheduled to open its postseason run April 27. Game time would have been less than 24 hours after a tornado ripped through Washington County, impacting many … more
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The Blair Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department displays a large flag on 16th and Washington streets during Cruise Night Saturday.
Cruise Night brings thousands to Blair Saturday evening
Saturday featured perfect weather for the fifth-annual Blair Cruise Night, and both drivers and onlookers turned out to enjoy the sights and sounds of the spectacle that was started by Matt Saunders … more
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Supervisor Chairman Steve Dethlefs speaks to a crowd at the Kennard Auditorium Saturday evening to discuss tornado/disaster relief in the county.
County officials discuss tornado relief at town hall
County and state government officials, fire and rescue personnel, law enforcement and disaster relief volunteers took turns to discuss tornado relief plans moving forward Friday evening at the … more
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Monika and Justin Philp's home on County Road 32 was one of many that was destroyed following Friday afternoon's tornado.
'One day at a time'
Monika Philp remembers her home on County Road 32 getting darker and darker, and within a minute after taking shelter in the basement, her ears began to pop and everything began to shake violently. … more
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Fort Calhoun High School soon-to-be-graduates Natalie Reichert and Grayson Bouwman were chosen as the class of 2024 valedictorians for Saturday afternoon.
Pioneers to walk the stage Saturday at graduation
Fort Calhoun High School's class of 2024 will officially be graduates Saturday afternoon. Commencement begins in the new gym starting at 2 p.m. The two class valedictorians this year are … more
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