Olney Legion Post 414 Hosts Scouts Pinewood Derby
Thu, 02/26/2026 - 12:00am
The Olney American Legion Post 414 hosted the Cub Scout troop 414’s Pinewood Derby Race on the evening of Monday, Feb. 16.
LIfestyles
Harry Potter After Dark
Thu, 02/19/2026 - 12:00am
Everyone knows the Harry Potter franchise. The books have sold nearly half a billion copies. The eight films have grossed nearly $8 billion. It has spun off the “Fantastic Beasts” trilogy, a stage play, theme park locations, and more. Needless to say, it has a lot of fans. If you’re one of them, consider visiting Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which is currently touring Dallas.
Pet Peeves
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
When my son headed off to college, he and our daughter rented a mobile home out in the country. With him he took his dog — his pet “Peeve.” Peeve was a mutt, a little larger than a Border Collie but not as big as a Rottweiler. My children inherited their father’s sense of humor when it came to naming pets.
KOB Hosts Feb. 21 Father-Daughter Fundraiser to Rehab Civic Center
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
The Civic Center has hosted its share of gatherings over the decades, but on Saturday, Feb. 21, it will belong to fathers and daughters.
Senior Cub Center Warms Olney With Blanket Drive
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:00pm
In anticipation of colder weather, the Cub Center is having a blanket drive to give to Meals on Wheels clients and beyond. We have partnered with several local churches and businesses as collection sites. We have already collected enough blankets for all of our Meals on Wheels clients. Any extra blankets will be divided and dispersed amongst local food pantries and the Service Center.