Olney Chamber Begins 2026 Membership Drive
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
The Olney Chamber of Commerce began its 2026 membership drive this week with a message: belonging matters.
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TIRZ 2 to Get County Blessing, New Board in February
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
Olney Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Tom Parker told the Olney City Council last week that he hopes to soon solidify Young County’s participation in the City’s newly created Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2 through an ordinance slated for February.
Juror No-Shows Soar; Judge Warns of Consequences
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
The fear of reprisals for ignoring jury summons, instilled by a 2024 crackdown on no-show jurors, has apparently worn off, with the 90th Judicial District’s Judge Phillip Gregory reporting that only a fraction of people summoned for grand jury duty showed up for qualification on Jan. 12.
City Election Set for May 2; Voter, Candidate Deadlines Approach for Primary
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
The Olney City Council unanimously approved an ordinance ordering a May 2 municipal election for mayor and two city council seats and authorizing the City to contract with Young County Elections to conduct the vote.
Cubs Fall to Rival Panthers In District Opener
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:00pm
The Olney High School Cubs are battling hard this season and are 9-8 in the regular season before going into the district matchup with the Archer City Wildcats.