2022 October 14, FridayDon Collins, Staff Writer My wife often smiles and wades through my honesty. It’s not a badge I always wear with honor. There are times when I must remember it’s okay to be “honest,” but not “brutally honest.” If you show me a picture of your baby, and you want my opinion,…
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Fernando’s Friday Night for… PIZZA?
2022 May 27, FridayDon Collins Fernando’s is a Blair, Nebraska staple. If you’re younger than 30, you probably can’t remember a time before Fernando’s. Their brand of Mexican-style food is a favorite for many. And, regardless of whether Fernando’s is your favorite restaurant, if you’ve been there you know they have an amazing staff that’s…
Charlie Powers Wins 2022 NSAA Wrestling Championship
2022 February 19, SaturdayDon Collins Charlie Powers, senior at Blair High School, finished 2022, as a wrestler in the 160-pound weight class, at 50-4. After Saturday’s victory at the 2022 NSAA wrestling championship, make that 51-4. The outgoing senior beat Jett Samuelson, of Hastings, in overtime, with mere seconds to go, for a final score…
Andrew Schank, owner of the Washtub, “Blair is the place I ought to be…”
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 30, Friday The first time I met Andrew Schank I told him he reminded me of my grandfather. Andrew’s voice revived memories of my Baptist-deacon Grandpa Kelley. Since Andrew is – what many would call – a “fundamental” Bible-believing Christian, the comparison was appropriate. Like my grandfather, Andrew speaks quietly, methodically, where…
Sugar P’s: “That’s Cool What She Did”
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 23, Friday You see it daily. The big “produce stand” by Casey’s in Blair by Woodhouse and Sid Dillon? Sure, you know it. You can’t miss the flags with, “PRODUCE” out front. But, did you stop yet? I want you to go before you read this interview. If it’s between 10AM and…
James Feer of Washington County Mowers
BlairToday.Com Staff2021 July 16, Friday This was easy. I personally use Washington County Mowers. It is my opinion that for lawn-care and snow-removal, they offer the highest-level of service and the best prices. But, this interview is not an advertisement or endorsement. I just wanted to find out more about James Feer, the man behind…
Jean Beckman of Our Specialtea: “I started cooking for the jail.”
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 8, Thursday One of the privileges I have is the chance to speak with people both on AND off the record. And, you might imagine what you hear OFF the record is sometimes even more interesting than the final, public story. Jean Beckman, founder of “Our Specialtea,” in Blair, provided us with…
Charlie Powers: Work Means More Than Winning
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 7, Wednesday Charlie Powers is focused, passionate, and dedicated. He wrestles for Blair High School under the tutelage of coach Erich Warner. Coach Warner told us, “Charlie is a great teammate who has a tremendous work ethic and drive to become a great wrestler. He is challenging himself this summer having wrestled…