Olney Hamilton Hospital is off to a strong start in its 2026 fiscal year, showing a $263,000 profit through July— $780,000 better than the same period last year, Administrator Mike Huff told the hospital board of directors on July 25. Net income rose 23 percent while expenses increased by just 8 percent.
Young County Commissioners voted unanimously to give all of the county’s elected officials a 3 percent salary increase for fiscal year 2026 during their July 28 budget workshop.
Keep Olney Beautiful (KOB) is brightening up Tom Griffin Park with a new lighting project aimed at improving safety and usability for the community. The organization has raised funds to replace broken or weak lights on all 15 poles throughout the park and has contracted Willen Electric to handle the installation.
Commissioners Focus on FY 2026 Budget Young County Commissioners spent much of July in budget workshops, reviewing requests from multiple departments and evaluating priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
A routine traffic stop turned into a drug and weapons arrest on June 27 when an Olney police officer observed suspicious behavior during a traffic stop that led to the discovery of methamphetamine and a rifle inside a pickup truck.
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