As the new Olney Hamiton Hospital nears completion on Avenue M and Hamilton Street, the OHH board of directors voted to issue the final $6 million in voter-approved bonds to finish out the $33 million facility. It is set to open in October or November, pr
Olney Mayor Rue Rogers presents Public Utilities director Michael Jacoba with an award from the Texas Water Utilities Association at the June 23 Council meeting. Photo by Dale Lovett
The City of Olney won a grant from the National Fitness Council to install a Fitness Court similar to the illustration above at Tom Griffin Park. The City and Keep Olney Beautiful will raise funds for installation costs. Photo courtesy of National Fitness
Golfers descended upon the Olney Country Club early Saturday morning to begin the first annual CEMCO Invitational. The Club is undergoing major renovations after a large windfall of funds was donated to it. Photo by Will Sadler
Young County landowner Ryan Mote speaks against the proposed Project Saltworks data center during the public comment period at the June 22 Commissioners Court meeting. The project is opposed by a some citizens, and viewed as a possible solution to the Cou
Summer Branum, Stormie Harris, Karyna Balch, and Catherine Smith run their lines during a recent rehearsal for the Graham Regional Theatre’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” opening Friday and running through Sunday. Photo courtesy of GRT

News Stories

As the new Olney Hamiton Hospital nears completion on Avenue M and Hamilton Street, the OHH board of directors voted to issue the final $6 million in voter-approved bonds to finish out the $33 million facility. It is set to open in October or November, pr

The Olney Hamilton Hospital Board of Directors has approved the sale of the remaining general obligation bonds authorized by voters in 2024, clearing the way for the final phase of financing on the

Olney Mayor Rue Rogers presents Public Utilities director Michael Jacoba with an award from the Texas Water Utilities Association at the June 23 Council meeting. Photo by Dale Lovett

Olney Public Works Director Michael Jacoba was recognized publicly by the City Council on June 23 after receiving one of the state’s highest honors for municipal utility professionals.

The City of Olney won a grant from the National Fitness Council to install a Fitness Court similar to the illustration above at Tom Griffin Park. The City and Keep Olney Beautiful will raise funds for installation costs. Photo courtesy of National Fitness

What began as an unsolicited phone call to Olney City Hall has turned into an opportunity to add a new recreational amenity to Tom Griffin Park.

Golfers descended upon the Olney Country Club early Saturday morning to begin the first annual CEMCO Invitational. The Club is undergoing major renovations after a large windfall of funds was donated to it. Photo by Will Sadler

The Olney Country Club’s ongoing makeover was on full display June 27-28 as golfers converged on the course for the inaugural CEMCO Invitational, a sold-out tournament that highlighted both the clu

Thursday, July 2 @ 6 p.m.

The Olney City Council filled vacancies on two city boards during its June 23 meeting, appointing local businessman Rand Camp to the Olney Economic Development Corporation board and former City Cou

The Olney Hamilton Hospital Board of Directors unanimously approved a $32,000 contract with historic renovation architect Norman Olson to evaluate the existing hospital buildings, originally constr

Olney Hamilton Hospital Chief Operating Officer Stasha Siegert has been serving as acting chief executive officer since May 27 while CEO Michael Huff is on medical leave.

Sports

Coach Tarr’s volleyball summer camp was a huge success, with a packed gym of laughing, squeaky sneakers and girls flying all over the gym learning new skills. Photo by Will Sadler

Olney High School’s Head Volleyball Coach Nicholas Tarr hosted a summer volleyball camp to not only teach necessary skills to up-and-coming volleyball players but to also create excitement for the

The third- and fourth-grade Lady Cubs hosted the Graham Lady Heat for summer bragging rights in softball, and the Lady Cubs came away with the win. Photo by Will Sadler

Lady Cubs Take Home Win Against Graham Lady Heat

Kids gathered at Southside Baptist Church vacation bible school during the week of June 8. The theme of this year’s VBS was “What a Mess.” Photo by Candy Blair

Children spent four evenings learning, playing and getting a little messy during Southside Baptist Church’s annual Vacation Bible School, held June 8-11 at the church in Olney.

For a district with barely more than 100 students in its high school grades, Newcastle ISD keeps showing that academic excellence has no size limit.

Olney Junior High School

A Honor Roll Sixth Grade Daniela Alvarado Harper Bitner Jessa Branum Magnolia Caffey Palmer Hargis Caroline Jeske Rylan Keeter Jack Wells

Olney Honor Rolls - Sixth Six Weeks

A Honor Roll Second Grade

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Obituaries

Johnnie ‘Gus’ Dormier

Johnnie Augustus “Gus” Dormier passed from this world into the arms of the Lord on April 24, 2026.

Barbara Joy Phillips

Barbara Joy Phillips, born June 14, 1938, in San Angelo, Texas, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2026.

In Loving Memory of Johnnie Dell (Dunagan) Cuba

September 10, 1931 – Johnnie Dell Cuba passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 94 while on Hospice Care at EZ Years Retirement Living in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In Loving Memory of Johnnie

February 27, 1929 – June 9, 2025 Johnnie Wesley Cuba passed away at his home in North Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 9, 2025 at the age of 96.

Deborah “Debbie” Dickens

Deborah “Debbie” Louise Taylor Dickens went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2026.

Peggy Joyce Choat

Peggy Joyce Choat, 89, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Peggy was born August 18, 1936 in Jacksboro, TX to the late John A.