BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 13, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook The Blair Family YMCA is entering a new chapter of operations through a management agreement with YMCA of Greater Omaha, a move aimed at strengthening local services while maintaining the facility’s community focus. The agreement, authorized by Blair Family YMCA’s Board of Directors, comes following…
Blair Officer Named Nebraska’s Finest: Sgt. Thomas Byrne Receives State’s Highest Police Honor
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 13, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook EDITOR’S NOTE: Though this award was presented to Sergeant Byrne in October, we are featuring his story now as part of our ongoing “Blair’s Best” series, which highlights outstanding individuals who contribute to our community. In a ceremony that highlighted the best of Nebraska law…
Blair Police Face Growth Challenge: 16 Officers, Growing City Needs More
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 12, Tuesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook The Blair Police Department has initiated a comprehensive staffing study to evaluate its current manpower needs as the city continues to experience significant growth. The study, conducted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), comes at a time when the department faces increasing…
BLAIR HOSPITAL CELEBRATES FOUR-STAR RATING, PLANS FOR MORE
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 12, Tuesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook Memorial Community Hospital has earned its first-ever four-star rating for patient satisfaction, and hospital leaders are already planning their path to five stars. The rating, awarded by CMS’s Hospital Compare, reflects dramatic changes at MCH over the past three years. “We’ve significantly increased our offerings…
School Board Meeting: Dr. Gilson Offers Real Solutions to Bullying Concerns
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 11, Monday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook Monday night’s Blair School Board meeting, which had generated significant anticipation due to recent bullying-related controversies, drew approximately 30 attendees, with about half being students required to attend as part of their school curriculum. The meeting, which began with the Pledge of Allegiance and routine…
Washington County Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events and Initiatives
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 11, Monday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has released its latest update, highlighting several community events and initiatives for the holiday season. A) November 12, 2024: Artificial Intelligence Lunch and Learn, 12pm at Chamber Office Habitat for Humanity & Cargill “Stuff the Truck” Day, 4-7pm at…
Blair Residents Host Sale to Benefit First Lutheran Youth Group
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 11, Monday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook Blair residents Clint and Amie Clausen are hosting a three-day sale this week that combines bargain shopping with community support. The sale, located at 1165 Lincoln Street in a heated shop, will help cover transportation expenses for First Lutheran Church’s youth group’s annual greenery fundraiser….
Washington County Sheriff Report November 8 – 11
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 11, Monday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT November 8 – 11, 2024 Multiple personal injury accidents on Friday kept Washington County deputies busy along Highway 75 and Hollow Road in Blair. Deputies assisted Blair Police with traffic control for two separate crashes, including a three-vehicle collision. The first…
BREAKING: Blair Schools Action Plan for Bullying and Harassment Released
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 10, Sunday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook This is the text of an email the school system will send to Parents. We’ve been told this will either go out tonight (Sunday) or tomorrow morning. Dear Blair Community Schools Families, Your child’s safety drives every decision at all Blair schools. Today, we announce…
El Vallarta Domina la Encuesta de Restaurantes de Blair
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (sábado, 9 de noviembre de 2024) Don Harrold, Escritor / Editor blairtoday@mail.com – Facebook En una muestra decisiva de apoyo comunitario, El Vallarta emergió como el restaurante favorito de Blair en 2024, capturando el 35% de todos los votos en una encuesta reciente de 173 residentes. El Blair Marina aseguró el segundo lugar…