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…
Renowned Artist Kent Bellows Captured Essence of Everyday Life
2023 March 6, MondayBlairToday Staff The art world is abuzz with the name of Kent Bellows, the Blair native who gained recognition for his stunningly realistic paintings and drawings of people. Bellows’ art captured the essence of everyday life with a sensitivity and attention to detail that is unparalleled. His work has been praised for…
Dollar General in Blair: 500 Days Accident Free
2023 March 6, MondayBlairToday Staff BLAIR, NEBRASKA – The Partners in Progress team of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s (SMACNA) Local 3 recently completed work on Dollar General’s new warehouse facility in Blair, Nebraska. The new facility represented an investment of a reported $85 million. The facility, which spans approximately one…
Blair, Nebraska Water: Is It Safe to Drink?
2023 March 2, ThursdayBlairToday Staff Each year, the lighted sign in front of Washington County Bank tells how many days until spring arrives. Spring is a welcome time for Blair residents as snow and ice melt, the sun is out longer, and we can open windows to bring in fresh air before pollen storms hit…
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…
The Washtub in Blair Revisited
2023 February 10, FridayDon Collins, Staff Writer This is NOT an advertisement. Andrew Schank did NOT ask me to post this. I just felt led to share our experiences with you. The last few years were overwhelming for my wife and in many ways, but Andrew’s Washtub helped us get some sanity back and relieve…
“Grievance at MCH Hospital In Blair – A Patient’s Tale of Woe”
2023 February 9, 9:53 AMStaff Writer We recently heard from a patient who has a complaint to share about her recent visit to our esteemed hospital’s Occupational and Physical Therapy department. The patient in question was in dire need of a custom splint to aid in the healing of her injured hand. However, the splint…
Chef Amore: Italian Fare, From a “Food Truck” in Blair?
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,…
The Horses Scott Frost Rode in On
2022 June 13, MondayDon Collins This is a reply I wrote on a Facebook post. I’ve added the original post as quote at the top. My reply is below. Athlon’s annual college football preview has a feature other magazines don’t: Opposing coaches anonymously dish on each team. The Husker appetizer is particularly spicy. “We call…
Who is Next?
2022 June 5, SundayDon Collins It’s a trick question. Truth is, some business is next. You might know which one. Or, think you know. But, it is a trick question. First, the good news: No matter how bad the economy gets, no matter how many businesses in Blair close, and no matter what you feel…