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….
Lisa Schonhoff: A Conservative Voice for Nebraska’s State Board of Education
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 24, Tuesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook As the election for Nebraska’s State Board of Education approaches, District 3 candidate Lisa Schonhoff presents herself as a conservative advocate for traditional educational values. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Schonhoff aims to bring her classroom expertise to the state level, focusing on…
Fastwyre Broadband Launches 2 Gigabit Fiber Internet in Blair, Mirroring Multi-Million Dollar Investments Across States
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 18, Wednesday)From a Press Releaseblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook Fastwyre Broadband, a premier provider of affordable, reliable high-speed internet delivered through a state-of-the-art, fiber-optic network in communities across America, is excited to announce the completion of its network upgrades to provide 2 Gigabit Fiber Optic Internet to the residents of Blair. This new offering, available…
Blair Resident Launches Community Snow Removal Initiative
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 18, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook As winter approaches, a local resident is taking steps to ensure that Blair’s most vulnerable citizens aren’t left out in the cold. Jon Randall is spearheading a volunteer snow removal service aimed at helping seniors, disabled individuals, and veterans in our community. The initiative, which…
Blair School Board Approves Budget, Considers New Reading Curriculum
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 18, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editor with Aimee Cothranblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook The Blair Community Schools Board of Education held their monthly meeting on September 16, 2024, addressing several key issues including budget approval, curriculum updates, and facility improvements. Budget Highlights: $2 million increase in the general fund $1,500 base pay raise for teachers…
Washington County Chamber Weekly Update
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 16, Monday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has released its weekly update, featuring a variety of events and activities for local businesses and community members. From September 23rd to October 31st, the Chamber is organizing a scarecrow contest for local businesses. Participants are encouraged to display…
SDAEIB #1 – Red Brick Bar and Grill
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 12, Thursday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook Blair residents often say the want more “sit-down restaurants” – places for good, hot, family-friendly meals. This series highlights Blair’s sit-down dining options, showcasing the great choices available right here in town. And, these articles are not paid-for or sponsored by the restaurant. Once known…
Blair Bypass: Long-Awaited Solution Faces Early Scrutiny and Potential Promise
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 11, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook For over two decades, Blair, Nebraska, has grappled with an overwhelming influx of semi-truck traffic through its downtown. The issue reached a tragic climax in August 2019 when Jaycoby Estrada, a sixth-grader at Otte Blair Middle School, was fatally struck by a semi-truck…