Arnold George Ackerman, 82 years old, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away on August 16, 2026, at his home in Tekamah. Visitation on Friday, August 21, 5 – 7 pm at Pelan Funeral Services. Memorial Service at Carson Civic Center, Tekamah, Saturday, August 22 10:30 am. pelanfuneralservices.com Barbara “Barb” E. Kile, 88 years, of Fremont, Nebraska passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Methodist Fremont Health, surrounded by family. A Memorial Service will be 10:30 A.M., Monday,

Thursday, August 20th Girls Softball – Blair hosting Wayne - Varsity at 6:30 Girls Volleyball – Fort Calhoun hosting Plattsmouth and Bennington Friday, August 21st Girls Softball – Blair at tournament in Papillion Blair Community Schools Family Fun Night at High School Saturday, August 22nd Girls Softball Blair at tournament in Papillion Arlington at Wayne Tekamah-Herman at Ashland Greenwood Fort Calhoun at North Bend Central

Here’s what’s happening in the Blair area Faith Community: The Mid-Week Meal at First Lutheran on Wednesday is Chicken Salad sandwiches and chips – To order for pick up or delivery, to volunteer or donate, call the church at 402-426-4073 Upcoming menus are available online at FirstLutheranBlair.org Coming up on Saturday, August 29, is the Community Grooves & Grub from 5-8 pm at the United Methodist Church pavilion. Music by Fever & The Funkhouse. Bring your lawn chair or blan