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Archer & Gunn Mercantile hosts meet and greet for new Olney resident and artist Christen Horner. Mrs. Horner moved to Olney with husband Dr. John Horner, Olney’s newest physician, and children Jacob, Brennan and Lauren. The family moved to Olney from Llano, Texas.

Olney Mayor Rue Rogers announced that the City has received six to eight applications for the Chief of Police position vacated by former Chief Dan Birbeck, who left in May to lead the Vernon Police Department. “We are at the point now where we need to start the hiring process,” Mayor Rogers said during the July 23 City Council meeting. He proposed forming a committee to review applications, which will include himself, Interim Police Chief Autumn Thames, City Administrator Simon Dwyer, Councilmember Steven Nurre, and Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Stennett, who was absent from the meeting. Mr. Dwyer noted he has spoken with two additional potential candidates who may apply in the coming week.

Graham City Manager Eric Garretty updated Young County Commissioners this week on the long-delayed Plug Power hydrogen plant, saying recent developments suggest the project is finally moving forward.