Local Students Shine at 2026 Livestock Show
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
Local Students Shine at 2026 Livestock Show
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MLK Is Still Relevant Today
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
Leader of the March on Washington, renowned civil rights activist, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy remains influential and relevant today. With Martin Luther King Day falling on January 19, a few days after Dr. King’s birthday, students and teachers are reflecting on his contribution to the civil rights movement and the fight for equal rights across the country.
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.
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.