2023 March 22, WednesdayBlairToday Staff Local author Donna Henton has recently published a captivating book, IF THESE HOUSES COULD TALK, VOLUME III, that delves into the history of Blair, Nebraska buildings. Inspired by her mother’s scrapbooks, Donna initially set out to write a booklet for her grandchildren but found herself captivated by the rich stories…
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Blair Cruise Night – “If It’s Street Legal, Bring it Out”
2023 March 14, TuesdayBlairToday Staff Writer The sound of revving engines and the sight of classic cars cruising the streets of Blair can only mean one thing – Blair Cruise Night is in full swing. Started by local resident Matt Saunders in 2020, the event has become a beloved tradition for car enthusiasts and casual…
ACT Help For Blair Students
2023 March 8, WednesdayBlairtToday Staff Writer The ACT is an important assessment tool used by colleges and universities to evaluate a student’s readiness for college-level work. It measures knowledge in four subjects: English, math, reading, and science. The ACT helps colleges and universities make informed decisions about which students to admit and how to place…
FREE Meals If You Live In Blair
2023 March 7, TuesdayBlairToday Staff Writer The headline is, admittedly, a little “click-baity”. Sortof. It’s true, if somewhat hyperbolic. The headline from a “real” online newspaper might be, “First Lutheran Church Serves Meals on Wednesdays.” Which, also accurate, might not get you here. Some people in Blair need what First Lutheran offers. If the proverbial…
Blair Mayor, Mindy Rump, Answers Key Questions
2023 February 26, SundayBlairToday.Com Staff Blair’s newly elected Mayor, Mindy Rump, may raise eyebrows with her candid responses to four pressing questions we asked. With the current political climate it is rare to find officials willing to openly discuss issues. In particular, Mayor Rump’s comments on the city’s water situation may leave locals intrigued and…
Courtney Tabor for School Board, “I would stick with parent choice.”
2022 February 14, MondayDon Collins Courtney Tabor is a candidate for school board in Blair, Nebraska. This interview highlights why she is on the ticket, what she believes, and, why you should vote for her. It’s a compelling interview with a strong woman who is determined to honor the parents and children of Blair, Nebraska….
Jennifer Hicks from VoicesOfNebraska.com Interview
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Breland Ridenour, Nebraska Candidate for Governor, Interview
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Terra Uhing of Three Rivers Health, “All Three Counties Are High”
BlairToday.Com Staff2021 August 2, Monday Terra Uhing Executive Director of Three Rivers Public Health Department is under immense pressure to gather the best information, share with the public, answer hard questions, and in an environment that’s politicized and demonized the best of us. This discussion is her update on where Blair sits since our last…
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…