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Cub players enjoyed an open gym night after a summer of skill sessions with Cub Basketball Coach Eric Symank. Photo by Will Sadler

A Cub launches a floater that hits the bucket during Cub open gym night. Photo by Will Sadler

Cub Center holiday gatherings are an important part of the Center’s core offerings, some members of the community may not have living relatives or relatives who live too far to visit, these gatherings offer a much-needed fellowship for Cub members of al

A very popular fund raiser the Cub Center puts on every year is the annual pancake breakfast. The Cub Center counts on these fund-raising events and donations from the community to offset the shortcomings of government funding. Without the Cub Center many

The Cub Center offers delicious holiday meals which include festive fellowship around holidays which may be the only celebration of the holiday some enjoy with others. Shown are community members enjoying a Thanksgiving lunch. Photo by Will Sadler

Cub Basketball Coach Eric Symank was able to have some fun during open gym night, giving student athletes a little lesson under the hoops. Photo by Will Sadler

The Cub Center offers regular learning opportunities like this writing class offered by the Olney Enterprise Editor Gina Keating, other regular classes include painting, knitting, singing, health and many more. Please visit Cub Centers Facebook page or we

Another popular fund-raising event at the Cub Center, Souper Bowl takes place on Super Bowl Sunday, and a delicious soup or stew is served there or to go for a modest donation. Texoma Gives a 24-hour day of online giving is another major fund raiser the C

A popular event at the Cub Center are birthdays. On the third Thursday of each month the Cub Center celebrates those having a birthday with the corresponding month. The celebration includes cake, ice cream, a special birthday card signed by Cub members an

Cub Basketball Open Gym Night

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:00pm

With Coach Eric Symank’s summer basketball skills sessions ending the Coach opened the Cub Gym up for free play for those who attended the summer skills sessions. Coach Symank has a fun pool party planned for next week to close out the summer season.

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Yesol Lim, a South Korean exchange student, has been working at The Refuge this summer. Photo courtesy of The Refuge

Ms. Lim heard about the Christian-based internship from a flyer in her university dorm and fulfilled her dream to learn about life in America. Photo courtesy of The Refuge

Ms. Lim said her favorite part of her internship at The Refuge is running and playing with the children. She also loves the food! Photo courtesy of The Refuge

Yesol Lim, a South Korean university student who is interning at The Refuge this summer, poses with activities director Jacqueline Gober. Photo courtesy of The Refuge

Welcome to Olney, Yesol Lim

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:00pm

If you’ve been around The Refuge Christian Center this summer, you may have already met a cheerful young woman with a ready smile and a heart for children. Her name is Yesol Lim, and she’s been interning at The Refuge as part of a U.S.-based Christian internship program. Originally from Sejong City, South Korea, Yesol has brought her curiosity, energy, and faith to Olney for the past several weeks—and she’s quickly become a favorite among the children she works with.

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Young County Man Wins National SkillsUSA Award for Carpentry

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:00am

Zacarias Felipe, a college student from Graham, earned a silver medal in Carpentry at the 2025 SkillsUSA Championships, one of the country’s most prestigious career and technical competitions.

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County Briefs

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:00am

The Young County Commissioners Court met on June 30 to approve a new food service contract for the county jail, consider budget requests, and receive updates on ongoing economic development projects, including solar and data center proposals.