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Naomi Duley is reenacting a scene from
Skits at St. Paul's
Maddie Martens, in the foreground, and Julie Young are among those enjoying Sunday's Tea Party at the Arlington Public Library.
Just the right cup of tea
From left, Faith Norwood, Pat Tripp, Jane Hunt, Hugh Hunt, LeeAnne Crist, Coale Johnson and Julie Ashton take part in the ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning at the Washington County Museum.
Washington County Museum starts expansion
The son of a member of the Herman Fire & Rescue Department waves from Fire Engine 942 during the Herman Days parade.
Weather for Herman Days did not disappoint
From left, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, former Blair Mayor Jim Realph, Mayor Mindy Rump, former director of public works Allen Shoemaker, and U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts take part in the Hollow Road Bypass ribbon-cutting event Thursday.
Dignitaries salute the opening of Blair’s south bypass 
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Denise Cada, strategic director of the Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph's Coat in Blair, was met by Kurt Loseke and Clark Volk representing the Washington County Cattlemen. The group purchased a steer during the Washington County Fair's Large Animal Auction. Representing the Animal Auction committee was Lana Valasek, Rob Vogt, Luke Lauritsen and Buck Hoier. Also pictured are Shylyn Hansen, Gadreal Zeleny and Caden Boell of Oakland Meat Processing, which generously donated the processing of this animal. More than 400 lbs. of ground beef left Oakland headed to Blair to be distributed to residents of Washington County through the food pantry program.
The Frahm House was built in 1905 by Fred Frahm, who was four-time mayor of Fort Calhoun and owner of Frahm Mercantile.
The first-floor renovations and replacement of the wrap-around porch for the Frahm House in Fort Calhoun, owned by the Washington County Museum and on the National Register of Historic Places, were …
EMG Reporter/Assistant Editor Becca Hummel
Rebecca Hummel has joined Enterprise Media Group as the reporter covering education, crime and some local government for EMG’s three community newspapers and websites in Washington County. …
An open house for the partially restored Frahm House in Fort Calhoun, which is owned by the Washington County Museum, is planned for Saturday.
The first-floor renovations and replacement of the wrap-around porch on the Frahm House in Fort Calhoun, which is owned by the Washington County Historical Association and on the National Register of …
Artist and sculptor Clark Bettenhausen stands next to his Henry Hereford RV. It was on display last Saturday at the Kick'n It In The Stix car show in Arlington.
Those attending Saturday’s sixth-annual Kick’n It In the Stix car show at the Washington County Fairgrounds endured some unseasonably warm weather, but the show went on as scheduled. …

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Otte Blair Middle School seventh-grader Kavion Almond carries the ball for a long touchdown run Tuesday at Krantz Field. The Bears hosted Gretna Aspen Creek Middle School.
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Arlington softball earns run-rule victory at home
Syracuse scored first Tuesday at the RVR Bank Sports Complex, but the host Arlington Eagles softball team scored often. Kallan Reed scored last during the sixth inning as AHS won by run-rule, 9-1. It …
Arlington volleyball plays close sets, drops road match
The Arlington High School volleyball team was on its way to a first-set victory Tuesday at Shelby-Rising City. Coach Erin Stosich's Eagles failed to close it out and, ultimately, lost 3-0 on the …
The Blair High School cheerleaders had plenty of help cheering on the Bears footall team Sept. 13 at Krantz Field.
Zam Driver Turned Writer: A few things I'd like you to know
I give full credit to the Junior Bears Cheerleaders for last week's Blair High School football win against former Class B No. 2 Gretna. Think about it. There weren't any Junior Bears Cheerleaders at …
The Pioneers' Quentin Billesbach carries the football Monday during a junior varsity game against Tekamah-Herman at Fort Calhoun High School. Today, the varsity FCHS team plays at Pierce.
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No. 6 Blair Bears (2-1 overall) at No. 8 Norris Titans (1-2), 6 p.m. Coach Bryan Soukup's Bears beat Class B No. 7 Gretna 55-22 after Norris lost to the Dragons on Sept. 6, 52-45. The Titans also …
Eagle Shawn Fuhrer, left, carries the ball during Arlington High School's 1983 homecoming game.
Times Gone By: Eagles win 1983 homecoming football game
Editor's Note: “A Look at Times Gone By” is an in-depth look at weekly Times Gone By entries compiled since 2015. These articles represent the history of Washington County sports. Shawn …
Arlington cross-country runners share a moment together Thursday before the girls' race at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
O'Daniel wins as AHS XC teams earn 2nd at home
Six Arlington High School runners earned top-10 individual finishes Thursday during their home cross-country meet at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Of the six, senior Hailey O'Daniel claimed the …
Obituaries
Louise Mencke, age 103 of Blair, passed away August 20, 2024. Services for Louise will be held Friday, August 30th, at 2 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church of Blair. A reception is planned after the graveside services at the First Lutheran Church banquet room. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 29th, at Campbell Aman Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m.
Dennis D. Wolf, Ret. CMSgt, 82
Born: March 17, 1942, Arlington, NE. Died: August 15, 2024, Sun City West, AZ. Of: Bennington, NE.
Darlene Opal Doll
Darlene Opal Doll, age 93, was called to her eternal home on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Fremont. She was born December 22, 1930, to Henry J. and Opal Neuhaus in Omaha. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Immanuel Evangelical church near Bennington. After graduating from Benson High School, she worked in accounting for the Omaha Streetcar Co. On March 7, 1953, she married Ivan G Doll. They farmed for 12 years near Papillion, then moved north of Arlington in 1965 where they farmed for the remainder of their years together.  
Gerald Fagerquist
Gerald D. Fagerquist 90 of Fremont, Neb., passed away Monday July 22, 2024, at Pathfinder Place in Fremont. He was born July 2, 1934, in Valley, Neb., to Ray and Mirte (Toft) Fagerquist. 
Ruby Hagerbaumer
Ruby C. Hagerbaumer, 79 years, of Arlington, Neb., passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home. Ruby was born on May 21, 1945, to William and Sandra (Gladden) Lesline in Harrison County, …

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I want to thank the Enterprise Media Group for the wonderful coverage of the Washington County Museum, located in Fort Calhoun, Neb. The museum, a part of the Washington County Historical …
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