News Stories
Dillon Sandlin is a Senior at Olney High School who recently enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for aviation mechanics.
By Ethan Nickel, Editor
Ari Livingston (senior) and Carter Hinson (senior) placed third at the 2A State Cross Examination (CX) Debate Competition on March 15th and 16th.
By Lani Caffey | Photo By Will Sadler
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
John
16:33
Your donation will help Dustin with his legal & living expenses allowing him to REBUILD his life when he comes home!
The Perry Foundation awarded a grant to Keep Olney Beautiful/Olney Recreation Association (ORA) April 28.
By Ronni Walker | Mmc
National Nurses Week is celebrated May 6 – 12 to honor the courageous and compassionate men and women who dedicate their lives to the care of others.
By Ronni Walker | Mmc
Last week on April 15-16, OHS competed in the Regional UIL tournament at Grayson College.
By Sydnee Dixon | Olney Isd Student
Leol Marvin Neff, Sr. (1895 – 1959) and wife Gladys (1905-1948) (Tate) bought the lot in 1930 and took out a mechanics lien for $5,400 to erect a five-room house on the lot. Mr.
Sports
Area Track Meet Results
Girls-3rd place overall team Boys-4th place overall team
Boys-4th place overall team
Jacqueline Hernandez is a senior at Olney ISD. Throughout her high school career, she has been involved in band, cheer, softball, robotics, student council, and cross country.
Pictured are this year’s Olney ISD U.I.L. Competitors in no particular order. These young men and woman work extremely hard this year.
Fatima Marquez is a senior at Olney ISD. She plans to attend Midwestern State University and major in computer science.
Olney High School hosted Track Days on Mar. 26. After a long dry spell the Olney Cubs track team secured a win.
Obituaries
Eula Merle Cretsinger Bloodworth 81, of Olney passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 surrounded by the ones she loved.
LaRonda Ruth Downs, at the young age of 64, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Luren Campbell, age 93, died April 6, 2021, in Olney, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Lunn Funeral Home in Olney.
Ruben Burton Maxwell, Jr. 80, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 in Newcastle. Graveside service will be held Friday, April 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Maria Luisa Graves, age 90, of Archer City, TX, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 25, 2021, in Dripping Spring, TX.
Ralph “Chief ” Thomas Widner, age 78, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Hamilton Hospital in Olney. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m.
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