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The Blair Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire on county roads P31 and 19 Monday morning. Due to a lack of winds and rain, the department was able to extinguish the fire in about five minutes. Departments across the county have experienced battling brush fires due to dry conditions and windy conditions since the spring.
'A recipe for disaster'
Since early spring, brush fires have continued to affect local fire departments. Due to dry weather caused by a drought and heavy winds, there have been difficult brush fires across the county, … more
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Washington County Board of Supervisors roundup, Oct. 25
Roads Dept. updates and approvals The Washington County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several requests by Bill Hansel of the Roads Department Tuesday at its regular meeting. The … more
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Shadow, a therapy dog owned by Sarah Eades Hamilton of ESU3, works in Fort Calhoun and Arlington to provide comfort to students in therapy sessions.
Therapy dog comforts students, staff in Fort Calhoun, Arlington
One labradoodle and her owner have helped students and staff alike relax during the school day. Sarah Eades Hamilton, a school mental health therapist for Education Service Unit #3 (ESU3) and … more
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The Blair Vocal Music Concert under the direction of Patrick Hays featured individual and combined performances by the bass and treble choirs and the concert choir. The concert concluded with an energetic performance by Ovation Show Choir. Bass Choir members have some fun while performing The Pirate King.
PHOTOS: BHS vocal students kick off concert season
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Blair City Council roundup, Oct. 25
Council approves traffic counting contract The Blair City Council approved a contract with Felsburg Holt and Ullevig (FHU) for $4,100 to conduct traffic counts for a number of streets between … more
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Record highs, fires headline unusual day
The swaying leaves in the October wind aren't an unusual sight but what the thermometer read on Oct. 23 was. Taylor Nicolaisen, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Valley, Blair … more
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Sundermeier
Blair resident, Bennington police officer passes in scuba diving accident
Blair resident Mark Sundermeier passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22 due to a scuba diving accident near Lanai island in Hawaii. According to the Maui Police Department, the 62-year old was … more
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The Bridge hosts virtual walk/run
Through the end of the week, The Bridge will be holding its Fearless 5K - Virtual Run/Walk Against Domestic Violence. The Bridge is a crisis center for domestic abuse and sexual assault, which … more
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Fort Calhoun City Council roundup, Oct.17
FCHS prom funds approved The Fort Calhoun City Council unanimously approved to donate $3,000 in Keno funds for the Fort Calhoun High School Post Prom at its regular meeting Oct. 17. Post … more
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Ted Maine, plant manager of decommissioning for OPPD's Fort Calhoun Station, speaks to the Fort Calhoun Women's Club about the FCS decommissioning efforts Thursday at the Fort Calhoun Presbyterian Church.
OPPD shares FCS decommissioning updates
Two OPPD representatives spent around an hour discussing the Fort Calhoun Station (FCS) and its decommissioning efforts thus far to the Fort Calhoun Women's Group Thursday afternoon at Fort Calhoun … more
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C.J. Pierce speaks about her book "Fire-Hair Woman: The Epic Story of Lucinda Eubank" at the Blair Public Library and Technology Center on Oct. 19.
Author C.J. Pierce gives presentation at Blair Public Library and Technology Center
The Blair Public Library hosted an author talk on Wednesday, where Blair resident C.J. Pierce discussed her new book “Fire-Hair Woman: The Epic Story of Lucinda Eubank”. Written … more
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Omaha man arrested for sex offender violation
An Omaha man and registered sex offender was arrested for failing to verify his address to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Chad Clausen, 45, is charged with violating the Sex Offender … more
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Blair man takes plead deal for drug charge
A Blair man who was found with a pill bottle containing bupropin accepted a plea deal and was found guilty Oct. 18 in Washington County District Court. Gary Ward, 56, pleaded no contest to … more
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Iowa man takes plea deal for seven-year drug case
A Missouri Valley, Iowa, man who delivered drugs to an individual in Blair in 2015 accepted a plea deal and was found guilty Tuesday in Washington County District Court. John Carney, 62, pleaded … more
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North Bend man sentenced jail, probation for DUI
A North Bend man who drove while intoxicated in Arlington was sentenced to seven months in jail and 18 months probation Oct. 18 in Washington County District Court. Quintin Frazier, 27, pleaded … more
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Sheriff's Office warns of car break-ins
With a recent uptick in car break-ins and thefts, the Washington County Sheriff's Office encourages residents to take action to make sure their belongings are safe. Det. Greg Corns said there … more
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Fort Calhoun Jr. High students spent a school afternoon filling 17 boxes for individuals in the military who are serving overseas. Pictured, from left, Paul Wilson (back), Gavin Raether, Aiden Johnson, Dehlia Hallberg, Anna McMahon and Jennifer Gepson.
Jr. High School fills 17 military boxes for shipment
Fort Calhoun Jr. High School students spent a quick hour preparing goodie boxes to be sent to those serving overseas for the military. In the second year of the project, the middle school students … more
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A row of classics head down Washington Street to start the final Washington County Show and Shine Cruise Night of the year on Oct. 20.
Cruise 'n 'Cue
The 2022 Washington County Traveling Show and Shine wrapped up on Oct. 20 with the final cruise night of the year. Before heading to Washington Street, drivers parked their cars around Olsen … more
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Participants in the NENCAP Washington County Interagency meeting in October included, from left: (front) Pastor Glen Hudson, Reach Church; Alicia Eastwood, Blair Sixpence; Kay Arispe, Senior Life solutions; Vicki Griffin, Blair High School; and Christy Fiala, Fremont United Way; and (back) Amy Munderloh, Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership; Bill Smutko, Washington County Salvation Army; Jody Koziol and Suzanne Smith, The Bridge; Heather Scholting, Senior Life Solutions; Kelly Richards, Blair Healing Rooms/Radio and Eddie Clark, OPPD.
Interagency meetings help spread mission of NENCAP in Washington County
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP) and area partners have teamed up to bring awareness to services available to Washington County residents. NENCAP offers a variety of … more
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The Danish American Commemorative Wall at the Danish American Archive and Library displays stories and pictures of influential individuals and institutions of Danish American history.
New DAAL exhibit tells stories of individuals and institutions
A new feature at the Danish American Archive and Library (DAAL) honors institutions, families and individuals of Danish America who have become important figures in local history. Recently, DAAL … more
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Children Margaret, Ethel and Alice Mayes, accompanied by mom and dad, look over items from the Washington County Museum textiles collection.
All about quilts
The Washington County Museum and Museum Women's Guild hosted a quilt show at the Big Red Barn Saturday. The show was a fundraiser for the museum. The show featured a collection of 25 quilts … more
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Omaha man arrested for marijuana possession
An Omaha man was arrested for having THC on him during a traffic stop. Zion Wilson, 19, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony. According to an arrest … more
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Blair man arrested for sex offender registration violation
A Blair man and lifetime registered sex offender was arrested for failing to register his address with the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Jeremy Mann, 43, is charged with violating the Sex … more
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Omaha man arrested for drug distribution
An Omaha man was arrested on suspicion of selling drugs Oct. 11 in Blair. Martez Downie, 19, is charged with distributing a controlled substance, a Class 2A felony. Downie is also being … more
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Valley man found guilty of two misdemeanors
A Valley man who left the scene of an accident and being in possession of marijuana accepted a plea deal and was found guilty Tuesday during Washington County District Court. Tyler Heston, 22, … more
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