The Olney Chamber of Commerce is planning a new live music series at Tom Griffin Park next month in a bid to bring families together for free community entertainment during the spring and summer.
County hears presentation on major Olney development plan Young County commissioners heard a detailed presentation on March 23 on a proposed development plan tied to a tax reinvestment zone that Olney officials say could bring new housing, jobs, and long-term economic growth to the city.
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Sky-high land prices tied to the proposed Project Saltworks data center are unlikely to drive up property values across Young County, according to Chief Appraiser Jesse Blackmon, though the project could still reshape the county’s tax base in the years ahead.
A sweeping change to SNAP benefits set to take effect April 1 will restrict thousands of food and beverage items from eligibility, part of a broader policy shift aimed at reducing sugar consumption — but one that may have immediate effects for local families and retailers.
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