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County Board approves funds, resolutions waiving items for tornado victims
At its regular meeting Monday, the Washington County Board of Supervisors approved two resolutions that would waive permit fees for property owners, as well as waiving temporary occupancy … more
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Sixth-graders at Arlington Elementary ran different businesses during the week, selling and making sweet treats to their peers near the front office.
Arlington 6th-graders conduct businesses
After an introduction to economics, including the different types of economies in the world and the essentials of our own economy, students brain stormed … more
Brooke Hilgenkamp, center, is pictured with P.E.O. members Lori Spears, left, and Peggy Rutcosky.
Local student receives annual P.E.O Chapter scholarship
The P.E.O. Chapter HL in Blair presented their annual local scholarship to Washington County high school student Brooke Hilgenkamp. Hilgenkamp will graduate from Arlington High School in May and … more
Brooke Hilgenkamp is Arlington High School's class of 2024 valedictorian, and Blaine Vogt is class salutatorian.
Arlington students to walk across stage Sunday
The Arlington High School class of 2024 will walk across the stage and into the next chapter of their lives Sunday during commencement. Graduation ceremonies start at 1 p.m. in the Main Gym. … 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
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
Times Gone By Week of May 10–16
2014 (10 years ago): Arlington Public Schools Board of Education is considering an option that could help meet the need for parents looking for child care in the community. During its regular … more
Erica Fuchs (center), member of Arlington American Legion Jr. Auxiliary Unit 71 attended the 81st annual Department of Nebraska Junior Conference held in St. Paul on Saturday, March 23, 2024. During the meeting she served as the Department Jr. Historian and gave the registration report. Elections were held and Erica was installed as the new 2024-25 American Legion Auxiliary Department of Nebraska Honorary Jr. Vice President. She also attended the Northwestern Division National Jr. meeting in Lincoln on Feb. 3.
Local students headed to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and Boy State programs
Eliza Ricker and Teagan Taylor, students at Arlington High School, have been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State June 2-8, 2024, on the campus of the University of … more
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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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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The Veterans Tribute Plaza Memorial is officially in Phase III of its construction. It is scheduled to be completed by June 1, and dedicated on Flag Day, June 14.
Progress being made at Veterans Tribute Plaza
The Veterans Tribute Plaza Memorial is officially undergoing Phase III about 20 years later. The wall, located on 13th and Washington streets in Blair, was conceptualized in 2002 by original … more
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Times Gone By Week of May 3–9
2014 (10 years ago): Arlington High School has been named one of the best in the state by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings of public high schools are based on state test scores, demographic … more
Jenny (DiGiorgio) Carlson reads her first children's book, "Ballerina Rats," to St. Paul's Lutheran School students.
Author visits St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School PTL in rural Arlington hosted St. Paul's alumni, author and Sweet Basil Avenue business owner Jenny (DiGiorgio) Carlson to read and speak to the preschool-second grade … more
Randy Backman seated in a Kennard Fire Truck shakes hands with Blair Fire Fie Chief Joe Leonard Saturday evening. The Kennard Fire Department gave Backman and some of his care workers a quick spin through the streets of Kennard.
Randy's Warriors fundraiser held in Kennard
Hundreds of people crowded into the Kennard Auditorium Saturday to enjoy the feast of pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, play bingo and take part in the silent and live auction to benefit the Randy … more
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County Board approves financing for new Sheriff's Office patrol units
The Washington County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a bid with RVR Bank for financing three patrol units for the Washington County Sheriff's Office April 23 at its regular meeting. … more
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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks to individuals at Lakeland Sunday morning. Also pictured with Pillen, from left, are NEMA Assistant Director Erv Portis, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and Board of Supervisors Chairman Steve Dethlefs.
Gov. Pillen responds to Expedited Federal Disaster Declaration
LINCOLN, NE  – At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, President Joe Biden granted a major disaster declaration for the state, triggering the release of federal funds to help Nebraska … more
County Board approves rental contract with Skinny Bones following tornado
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held an emergency meeting Thursday afternoon, and unanimously approved a contract with Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch to establish a staging area for volunteers … more
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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks to individuals at Lakeland April 28. Also pictured with Pillen, from left, are NEMA Assistant Director Erv Portis, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and Board of Supervisors Chairman Steve Dethlefs.
Gov. Pillen requests federal disaster declaration and assistance
LINCOLN, NE  – Governor Jim Pillen has submitted a request to President Joe Biden requesting a federal disaster declaration for the state. It includes a request for federal assistance … more
Allie Jabens of Fort Calhoun excitedly plays a round of pool noodle hockey Thursday during the Fun at the Fort event at Fort Calhoun High School. The event was held to bring unified students from Fort Calhoun, Arlington, Bennington and DC West together for a day of play.
Fun at the Fort brings unified athletes together
Rain and a change in location couldn't stop the cheers and joy Thursday at Fort Calhoun High School. The school, in collaboration with Special Olympics Nebraska, hosted Fun at the Fort, an … more
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Town hall meeting to be held in Kennard Friday
A town hall meeting will be held Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Kennard Auditorium to discuss tornado recovery for Washington County residents affected by last Friday's storm. Speakers will include … more
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The Washington County Courthouse.
Emergency County Board meeting announced
The Washington County Board of Supervisors announced an emergency meeting will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. in the County Board Meeting Room. The purpose of the meeting is to develop a staging … more
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Gov. Jim Pillen speaks to individuals at Lakeland Sunday morning. Also pictured with Pillen, from left, are NEMA Assistant Director Erv Portis, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and Board of Supervisors Chairman Steve Dethlefs.
Gov. Pillen visits Lakeland, discusses next steps
Gov. Jim Pillen paid Washington County a visit Sunday morning to spread a message of community and hope following Friday afternoon's tornadoes. Residents affected by the tornado, emergency … more
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