The community braved chilly temperatures on Nov. 30 for the traditional lighting of the city’s Christmas tree, hosted this year by the Olney Chamber of Commerce and Keep Olney Beautiful. Events included caroling, a chili cookoff, hot chocolate, photos w

Olney’s new police chief, Bryan Barrett, took his oath of office before the Olney City Council at its Nov. 24 meeting. Photo by Will Sadler

The Olney Hamilton Hospital board of directors will grapple with a potential revenue shortfall caused by the shuttering of the Plug Power hydrogen plant project, announced last month. Photo by Will Sadler

Looking Back: December 2025

The Olney City Council voted unanimously on Dec. 8 to adopt the formation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ 1), clearing the first major hurdle in a plan designed to jumpstart housing development and ease the city’s longstanding workforce c

Local community members braved the chilly night air to enjoy a free concert featuring Race Rickett and Nick Brumley at Archer & Gunn Mercantile’ s fifth anniversary celebration, which featured in-stores discounts, jewelry-making demonstrations and n

The Olney Chamber of Commerce recognized Big Luv’s BBQ this month for completing two years in business on Main Street. Barry and Ann Hodges marked the milestone with their granddaughter, Emilia Jane, in front of their restauurant. The Hodges have big pl

(Right): Officer Hagane Beck, who hails from Jacksboro, joined the Olney Police Department on Monday, Nov. 24. Officer Beck’s arrival comes as the department continues to stabilize following the departure of former Chief Dan Birbeck and two additional o

Looking Back: December 2025

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Looking Back: December 2025

The Olney Enterprise

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