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The Olney American Legion Post 414 performed a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday evening. The ceremony includes a flag inspection and prayer shown here. City Councilmember and Legion Chaplain Steven Nurre, Post Vice Commander Eric Loggins, and Post Comma

Olney Post 414 Chaplain Steven Nurre retires flags to the flames during the Sunday flag retirement ceremony. Photo by Will Sadler

The second half of American Legion Post 414’s flag retirement ceremony took place outside and included the playing of “Taps” and the respectful burning of flags no longer in peak condition for displaying on flag poles. Photo by Will Sadler

OISD Band Director Rodney Bennett, a U.S. Marine veteran, plays “Taps” at the flag retirement ceremony at the Olney American Legion on Sunday. Photo by Will Sadler

Olney Legion Post 414 Holds Flag Ceremony

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:00pm

Olney Legion Post 414 Holds Flag Ceremony

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Children of all ages sat spellbound as Ron Wilson the Magician performed his magic act. Photo by Will Sadler

Ron Wilson recently performing at the OCLAC. Shown performing a classic handkerchief trick, changing it from one color to another as he passes the kerchief through his hand. Photo by Will Sadler

Summer Magic at the Olney Library

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:00am

The Olney Community Library & Art Center [OCLAC] has been knocking it out of the park this summer with an incredible amount of entertaining events like movie days, magicians, guest story tellers, exotic animals and their trainers and so much more.

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The Graham Regional Theater cast, crew and production team of the summer play, Matilda. Photo by Will Sadler

Matilda, as a newborn as her parents, doctor and nurse listen to Matilda’s dad, Mr. Wormwood, go on about his latest scheme to make money. Photo by Will Sadler

Matilda played here by Jessa Branum during production rehearsals of the summer play performance by Graham Regional Theater. Photo by Will Sadler

Graham Regional Theater’s summer play of Matilda had many group dance and singing numbers performed by the large ensemble of performers. Photo by Will Sadler

Miss Honey played by Stormie Harris [L] performs a scene with Matilda played by Jesse Branum [R]. Miss Honey was Matilda’s teacher and soon to be caregiver in the Matilda play. Photo by Will Sadler

Some performers like Huck Branum had small roles in the Graham Regional Theaters production of Matilda but still managed big performances that stole parts of the show. Photo by Will Sadler

Olney Kids Take Star Turns in ‘Matilda’

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:00am

The Graham Regional Theater put on a magical and entertaining performance of Matilda. Matilda, played in separate performances by Olney students Jessa Branum and Emerald Edgington, is a young school-aged girl who escapes an abusive family life through her highly active imagination, stories and a little bit of magic.

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Chandy Dunnam was named the executive director of the Young County Museum of History and Culture in Graham. Photo courtesy of Chandy Dunnam

Chandy Dunnam Steps Up As YC Museum’s Director

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 3:58pm

Chandy Dunnam Steps Up as Young County Museum’s First Executive Director GRAHAM, Texas — When Chandy Dunnam pulled a full-sized taxidermied buffalo across state lines in a livestock trailer, she wasn’t just relocating a museum centerpiece—she was bringing a piece of her past home to her present.