News Stories
White House grants disaster declaration for state of Texas
By Ed Sterling, Texas Press Association
Monday, March 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Jake Bailey, Dirk Barrington, Len Bernhardt, Jeff Harvey, Kyle Hinson, Kenley Lane and Dr. Greg Roach.
By Dr. Greg Roach, Superintendent, Olney Isd
Piper and Aurelia holding a sign up for their teachers during the Stepping Stones teacher parade on Monday Photo Submitted by Claire Meswchkat
Throughout the COVID-19 situation, people have been seeking ways to support those in need.
The Ministerial Alliance gathered for a panel discussion moderated by Olney Enterprise Editor Ethan Nickel, Fri., Mar. 27. L-R: Ethan Nickel, Chad Edgington, Pastor, First Baptist Church Olney, Louis Golden, Pastor, Rising Star Baptist Church, Sean Reeves , Sean, Pastor, St. Lutheran’s Church, Brian Wadley, Pastor, Family Worship Center, David Carpenter, Pastor, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Rodney Nantz, Servant atOlney Christian Community Center/The Refuge Photo by Will Sadler
The Ministerial Alliance (M.A.) is an important group of pastors in Olney, Texas. This statement remained true this past week as several members of the M.A.
By Ethan Nickel, Editor Editor@olneyenterprise.com
Olney Enterprise Editor and Olney Chamber of Commerce Director Stacy Wade. Photo By Will Sadler
The Olney Chamber of Commerce has made a few changes to their upcoming schedule due to the Coronavirus.
By Ethan Nickel, Editor
Beginning March 23, Olney Library will be offering internet/computer services to Olney ISD students who need wifi during this time away from school.
Emerald ran into the kitchen with a bright orange and pink Barbie hammock hooked over both ears, covering her face and mouth like a medical mask.
By Yourmomhasablog.com By Melissa Edgington
“Yet, it shall be not so among you, but whoever desires to be great among you, let him be your servant.” Matthew 20:26 (KJV)
Sports
MVP
#0-Awtry Blagg- Windthorst- Sr
Offensive MVP
#11-Grant Wright- Seymour- Jr
Defensive MVP
A-HONOR ROLL
9th
Hallie Cuba
Adelade Edgington
Cooper Lane
Maddy Green pictured left hit a home run early in the Lady Cub vs Millsap Bulldog game on March 2, to help the Lady Cubs claim victory over the Bulldogs.
Olney Elementary
A-HONOR ROLL
Kindergarten
Daniela Alvarado
Braden Ballentine
Harper Bitner
Ledger Bitner
Lady Cubs in a pow wow after a great start to the game against Haskell. Feb. 21, the Lady Cubs traveled to Jacksboro for a tourney.
Obituaries
On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Hilda Muse, age 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a Proverbs 31 woman of God. The love of Jesus flowed through her.
Ernest Hunt, Jr, age 62 of Seymour, Texas, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Seymour Rehabilitation and Healthcare. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Walter Dean Bryan, 86, of Abilene passed from this earth to his heavenly home, on Friday, March 6, 2020.
Herbert H. Koester, age 101, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Hamilton Hospital in Olney, Texas. Family visitation will be on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Annita Jo Welch Montgomery, age 82, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Betty Sheppard, age 81, formerly of Olney, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her home in Breckenridge, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m.
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