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Olney City Council Meeting March 9
City Council of the City of Olney, Texas held their first meeting of the month on Monday, March 9. The meeting began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting towards the end of February. First up on the agenda was to consider the agreement with Bob Carrell for City Inspections, with the council deciding to continue the discussion in an upcoming meeting and talk about their options on the matter.
Olney’s Amity Club hosts meeting, March 5
The Amity Club held its meeting March 5 at the Hamilton Hospital Education Building. The members were asked to bring guests to the meeting and the members who brought guests had the opportunity to introduce their guest after the meeting was called to order by president Phylis Whitsitt.
Local high schools dominate One Act Play competitions
This week, local high schools participated in the first round of District One Act Play competitions. Two local schools, Newcastle High School and Olney High School, brought home many honors.
Celtic musician & entertainer Jerry Barlow performs at Olney Community Library and Arts Center
Monday, Feb. 24 the Olney Community Library and Arts Center (OCLAC) hosted a Celtic music jam session. Jerry Barlow, well known for his Celtic music playing and tales to match, visited the OCLAC to play and tell stories.