Spiller wins handily; Craig, Philipp in runoff
Cubs, Lady Cubs win at Nocona Golf Tourney
City mourns Franklin Fischer, 71
Ladycats clinch UIL 1A State Championship
KOB breaks ground on new pool
Olney Volunteer Fire Dept. hosts banquet

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Will B.

As I have said on many occasions, I pride myself on being a southern gentleman [SG], even though I fail often at my duty as a southern gentleman.

Spiller wins handily; Craig, Philipp in runoff

Young County voters helped return Rep.

Cubs, Lady Cubs win at Nocona Golf Tourney

The OHS Cubs and Lady Cubs traveled to Nocona to participate in the Nocona Golf Tourney.

The Olney Economic Development Corporation board of directors on March 6 voted to hire two firms to create and implement plans for an enterprise zone to attract businesses and to spruce up downtown

City mourns Franklin Fischer, 71

Olney residents mourned the loss of Franklin Fischer, a longtime community leader who lent his engineering skills and advice to a multitude of City projects, often at no charge.

State Capital

Massive wildfires ignited by power lines Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service

Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning.

Voters keep Birbeck in Olney

Olney Police Chief Dan Birbeck lost his bid to become Young County Sheriff in the March 5 primary election, ceding the race to Sheriff Travis Babcock.

Sports

Ladycats take 1A State Championship at Alamodome with team unity

The Newcastle Ladycats captured the 1A State Championship and most everyone has seen the spotlight on the five starters who dominated the championship playoff games.

Coach Jason Powers brought the Olney Track team to a meet in Anson on Feb. 26.

Cubs get wins in baseball tournament

Olney Cub baseball has had a very busy start to the season. Last week the Cubs played in the Brown County Invitational Tournament from Thursday, Feb. 22, through Saturday, Feb. 24.

On Tuesday, February 13, the Olney Lady Cubs varsity softball team lost their first home game of the season to Millsap High School with a score of 0-17.

Band members compete in solo and ensemble contest

Eighteen members of the Pride of Olney High School Band competed in the UIL Region 7 North Zone Solo and Ensemble competition held at Wichita Falls High School Saturday, Feb. 17.

The Olney High School One Act Play cast and crew have been performing practice sessions called clinic performances, where a former judge gives feedback on their play.

Obituaries

Neva Lou McClatchy

Neva Lou McClatchy, age 97, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Grace Care Center in Olney, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Jimmie William Pierce Sr.

On February 23rd, 2024 Jimmie William Pierce Sr. age 87 went to be with our Lord. He was reunited with his wife whom he desperately missed for the last 649 days.

Waylon Drew West

Waylon Drew West, age 44, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his home in Olney, Texas. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 p.m.

Walter “Woody” Kuykendall

Walter “Woody” Kuykendall, age 70, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Edmond.

Kay Frances Madera, 82, of Wichita Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.

Dorothy Caroline “Carol” Cook

In loving memory of an extraordinary woman, Dorothy Caroline “Carol” Cook, of the Spring Creek Community, peacefully gained her wings and reunited with her husband Jack, at the age of 84 on Decembe