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…
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Blair Burger King on a Saturday Night in December
BlairToday.com Staff Opinion2021 December 4, Saturday Burger King has a promotion that ends tonight. You can get a Whopper for only $0.37. The catch is you must order it online or with the BK app. I tried to order online. Come to find out, you can’t order on the web as a “mobile” order, but…
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…
Dairy Queen Ups The Ante on Local Pay, But Will It Work?
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 22, Thursday Brenda Gutschow, an owner of Dairy Queen and Fernando’s in Blair, spoke with us today. She was blunt about their offer of the $1000 “hiring bonus” at Dairy Queen, struggles faced since 2020, the state of business, and future plans. (1) BLAIR TODAY: There is an “arms race” in Blair…
CBD in Blair, Nebraska? Kathy Preister says, “Yes…”
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 20, Tuesday Did you see the space in downtown Blair that asks, “Got CBD?” I did a double-take on that a few weeks ago. You see, according to Harvard Medical School, “CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis (marijuana). While CBD is an…
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…
Blair Radio: “Labor of Love”
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 5, Monday Interview with Kelly Johnson, Morning Show Host / Community Relations Developer, Blair Radio 94.7 (1) BLAIR TODAY: The history of Blair radio stations is not one of longevity and success. Why did you want to try to do what others could not? KELLY JOHNSON: It was to give Blair, and…
Blair Nutrition’s Jordyn Lynn Smith, “I’m your girl!”
BlairToday.com Staff2021, June 29, Tuesday If you want a healthy dessert – that “Blizzard” without all the calories – then I’m your girl. Jordan Lynn Smith, Blair Nutrition BLAIR TODAY: Jordyn, before we talk about your business, we should clear something up. The name for your business will not be “Bear” Nutrition, instead you will…