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The Young County-Olney Senior Cub Center stands to lose a significant portion of its food assistance budget under the budget bill passed last month by the U.S. House of Representatives. File photo by Will Sadler

Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Cub Center

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 12:00am

Proposed federal budget cuts could significantly impact the Young County-Olney Senior Cub Center, which is already grappling with shrinking revenue, rising costs, and growing community need.

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Hamilton Hotel is the focus of an OEDC plan to upgrade Main Street in Olney. The Olney Economic Development Corporation discussed ways to invest in a potential $45 million loan offered by the State of Texas. Photo by Gina Keating

OEDC Eyes State Loans for Redevelopment Projects

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 12:00am

The Olney Economic Development Corporation (OEDC) is laying the groundwork for a trio of potential redevelopment projects it hopes to present to the Texas Small and Rural Community Success Fund. This new state-backed loan program could provide up to $15 million per project.

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The Olney High School Computer Science Team poses with their first-place trophy and medals. The team consisted of OHS Salutatorian Caleb Johnson, Valedictorial Aidyn Bitner, coach Sabrina Laurent, Jaxx Laurent and Nate Elmore. See more UIL photos on Page

OHS Makes History at State UIL Contest

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 12:00am

Olney High School brought home a third-place trophy from the University Interscholastic League State Meet, marking the first time in district history that we have earned enough points to be in the top five in the state.