BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 1, Friday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook As Blair, Nebraska prepares for its annual Tannenbaum Festival, new partnerships and proven traditions are coming together to strengthen this cherished community celebration. The 2024 event marks a significant transition in organization while maintaining the warm, festive atmosphere that drew approximately 600 attendees in 2023….
Dan Osborn to Blair Voters: “Not Going To Caucus With The Democrats”
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 October 30, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook I spoke with Dan Osborn today for a short interview. Dan’s office called me last week and scheduled an “in person” interview, but due to scheduling constraints and the weather, we spoke on the phone. BLAIRTODAY: I’m curious what sort of connections you might have…
Blair School Board Appreciates Tim Welch’s Service, Addresses Community Concerns
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 October 26, Saturday)Kari Loseke, Blair School Board President The Blair Community Schools Board of Education would like to address the concerns and comments raised at the October 14th Board Meeting, including those shared by Mr. Tim Welch, who resigned his seat on the Board of Education this month. We are appreciative of…
Blair Bypass: Community Response Evolves as Usage Questions Persist
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 October 26, Saturday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook When Blair’s bypass opened in September, Washington County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brad Earley urged patience: “Patience is key. Rome wasn’t built in a day. it’s going to take time for the trucks to realize that there is an easier more direct path to…
Sarah Byrne for School Board: Bullying, Curriculum, and Boundaries
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 October 25, Friday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook As Blair schools grapple with recent controversies, including last week’s resignation of board member Tim Welch over bullying concerns, write-in school board candidate Sarah Byrne is proposing specific solutions while outlining a broader educational vision. Addressing the bullying crisis that prompted Welch’s departure, Byrne acknowledges…
Meet Melaini Sturm: Write-In Candidate for Blair School Board
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 October 23, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook In a detailed interview, write-in candidate Melaini Sturm shares her vision for Blair schools and introduces herself to the community. A mother of two Blair students and long-time resident, Sturm brings nearly two decades of professional experience in learning and development to her candidacy. Background…
Washington County Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Events and Initiatives
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has released its latest update, highlighting several community events and initiatives for the fall season. A) October 24, 2024: Great Plains Communications Trunk or Treat, 4-6pm B) October 27, 2024: Carter Place Trick or Treating, 3:30pm Christ Lutheran Church Free Concert w/Zellmer Family Ministry, 3-7pm C) October 31, 2024:…
Massive Verizon Outage Leaves Blair Customers in “SOS Mode”
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 30, Monday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook In Blair, Zackery James Surls took to social media with a simple question: “Anyone in Blair with Verizon service randomly without service now?” Little did he know, his local question would echo a sentiment shared by tens of thousands across the nation. As responses flooded…
Washington County Fall Calendar Update
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 30, Monday)From a Press Releaseblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook As autumn approaches, Washington County is bustling with activities. Here’s a chronological overview of upcoming events and opportunities: Ongoing Events Scarecrow Contest (September 23 – October 31) Businesses to display creative scarecrows Submit photos to Events@washingtoncountychamberne.com TeamMates of Blair Mentorship Program Seeking mentors for local students…
Bill McAllister Shares His Vision for Nebraska’s State Board of Education: An In-Depth Interview
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 25, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook In a wide-ranging interview, Bill McAllister, a candidate for the Nebraska State Board of Education (District 3 – which includes Blair and Washington County at large), sat down with us on a beautiful September afternoon, and offered detailed insights into his educational philosophy and plans….