An overnight fire at the LaQuinta Apartments on the Northside of Blair has displaced approximately 20 households. No fatalities one occupant was hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Many of those displaced are staying with family members, others were offered shelter at a Blair area church. Blair, Kennard, and Ft. Calhoun responded. As well as Washington County Sheriff's office and Blair Police.

87 year old James Jones of Tekamah passed away November 22nd. The Memorial visitation is Friday, December 5th from 3 to 5 pm at Pelan Funeral Services of Tekamah. Details at pelanfuneralservices.com

DOMESTIC DISTURBANCES INCREASING CLOSER TO HOLIDAYS     A rolling domestic disturbance Saturday is on the Washington County Sheriff’s activity summary for the weekend...a 43 year old and a 39 year old were both arrested on assault and related charges. Another Domestic Assault in Fort Calhoun with a 27 year old arrested, as well as a number of warrant arrests over the weekend are on that activity summary as well.