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Principals take to the rooftops after Fun Run success

Two Blair principals spent a night under the stars last week, and they did it on top of their schools. Deerfield Elementary Principal Dania Freudenburg and Arbor Park Elementary Principal Kyle …
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Washington County Community Foundation: What it is, what it does and how to give

The Washington County Community Foundation helps people donate to charitable causes and supports nonprofit projects through grants. Donors can contribute small amounts, establish funds for particular …

Washington County board rejects medical cannibas zoning change

The Washington County Board of Supervisors voted 7-0 on Sept. 22 to deny a proposed amendment to the county's zoning regulations that would have allowed licensed medical cannabis cultivation as a …

Walz discusses priorities after Blair campaign stop

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz spoke to about 40 to 50 people at the train depot in Blair on Sept. 24, calling for cooperation across party lines and a focus on education, housing, …

This Week in Washington County

SEPT. 29 — BLAIR: MCH 70th Birthday Party, 4:30-7 p.m., Memorial Community Hospital parking lot. SEPT. 29 — BLAIR: Safety Action Plan Open House, 6-8 p.m., City Council Chambers, 218 S. 16th …

Tabor for Blair Board: “I saw what happened, and I know what we need”

Blair school board member Courtney Tabor is running for another term, citing the coming superintendent hire, relationships between the board and the community, and facilities and curriculum needs. …

For Blair folks in need, help with daily life is a phone call away

Help with cooking, cleaning, showering, errands or simply having someone to talk to is available to Blair residents through ProMedCare. The company provides in-home, nonmedical services from its …

Book of Ecclesiastes

This week I hope to entice you to do a little reading on your own. Stuck in the middle of the Old Testament in the Bible is the book of Ecclesiastes. It's a fairly short book – only twelve …

CLASSROOM OF THE WEEK

Volleyball lesson builds skills, cooperation at Deerfield Volleyball is giving Deerfield Elementary School students practice in communication and cooperation alongside their physical skills, …
Christina is a fun, spunky 1-year-old cat who loves people. With proper introductions, she could live with other cats. Her adoption fee is half off. Meet Christina at the Jeanette Hunt-Blair Animal …
Obituaries
Margaret Mercedes Arp, 96
Margaret Mercedes Arp, 96, of Fremont, Nebraska, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Nye Square in Fremont. She was born October 6, 1929, in Sidney, NE, to Charles Benton and Margaret Martha …
Gladys Watts, 95
Gladys Watts passed away September 26, 2026, at the age of 95. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday September 30, 2026, at 10:00AM at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Blair.  …
Lila M. Gosker, 92
Lila M. Gosker, age 92 of Arlington, Nebraska died September 26, 2026 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, Nebraska.  A memorial gathering will be held Thursday October 1, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00PM at …
Ginger A. Rist, 68
Ginger A. Rist, 68, of Ashland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at her home. She was born Dec. 15, 1957, in Omaha, Nebraska, to William and Eileen (Matzen) Smith. Ginger was a …
Mary Ann Laaker, 82
Mary Ann Laaker passed away peacefully at her home in Bennington, Nebraska, on July 10, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, friendship, and unwavering love for her family and …
Sports

Blair girls win District title

The Blair girls soccer team won the B-2 District championship Friday night in a domiinating 10–0 shutout over Duchesne in a game that ended early in the second half. Blair's Laynie Brown …
Blair’s Bode Soukup on life in Lincoln
I went to Memorial Stadium for the Husker interview I’ve wanted since before becoming editor of the Washington County Enterprise. I watched Bode Soukup throw strikes during warmups and at halftime. …
Arlington girls win home meet; boys finish third
Despite a last-minute course change due to heavy rainfall, the Arlington Eagle cross-country team dominated its seven-team home meet, highlighted by a first-place finish for the girls’ varsity …
Fort Calhoun, Arlington earn cross-country rankings
Fort Calhoun’s boys remained fifth, while the Pioneer girls moved up one spot to seventh in the Nebraska Cross Country Coaches Association’s Class C rankings for the week ending Sept. 19. The …
Lady Eagles fall to Bergan Catholic
The Lady Eagles volleyball team fell to Bergan Catholic 25-13, 25-17, 25-18 at home Tuesday. The Knights took control early in the opening set. Arlington improved defensively in the second and third …
Fort Calhoun wins three of four
Fort Calhoun went 3-1 over the last four games, including two wins Sept. 12. The Pioneers defeated Douglas County West 4-2 on Sept. 10. Isabel Wray homered, drove in three runs and earned the …
Hearings
The Blair Housing Authority has developed its 2027 Capital Fund Program 5-year Action Plan. It is available for review at the Authority’s Office located at 758 S 16th St, Blair, NE. The …
The Blair Housing Authority has developed its 2027 Capital Fund Program 5-year Action Plan. It is available for review at the Authority’s Office located at 758 S 16th St, Blair, NE. The …
The Blair Housing Authority (BHA) is releasing proposed updates to the Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) and Public Housing Lease for public comment. The 30-day public comment period …
The Blair Housing Authority (BHA) is releasing proposed updates to the Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) and Public Housing Lease for public comment. The 30-day public comment period …
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUDGET HEARING SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2026 6:30 PM Notice is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Sections 13-501 to 13-513, that the …
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUDGET HEARING SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2026 6:30 PM Notice is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Sections 13-501 to 13-513, that the …
NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASES Public notice is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-1633, that a representative of the …
NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASES Public notice is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-1633, that a representative of the …
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Washington County Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the …
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Washington County Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the …