The Olney Chamber of Commerce board of directors put on the organization’s 100th banquet on Nov. 13 at the Durango Rustic Retreat. The event drew a larger-than-usual crowd to celebrate a century of business and community accomplishments. Chamber board m

The leaders of Olney’s business, government and nonprofits gathered at the home of Mayor Rue and Anna Rogers to hear a presentation about Virginia’s House and Dr. Goodall’s House, a nonprofit that advocates for local children, by its new director, K

A proposed data center that could bring tens of millions of dollars to Olney’s hospital district in the coming decade is drawing opposition from a group of landowners, who met in Loving on Nov. 4 to organize a campaign to stop it. Stream Data Center pla

Construction crews repaired the sidewalk on the south side of the Olney Sub Courthouse to make way for a new access ramp and a child custody drop-off area with cameras. The old courthouse underwent a major restoration, including new HVAC, windows, paint,

Local nonprofits, churches and businesses stepped in during the holidays to meet what some described as a noticeable rise in food insecurity among area families— prompting a largerthan- usual effort to ensure no one went without a holiday meal. The Firs

(Above): Stewart’s Food Store co-owner Robert Stewart poses with employees at the store founded by his parents, Harold and Faye Stewart. Robert Stewart runs Olney’s only grocery store with his brother, Danny, and son-in-law Jason Pack. Olney residents

County Commissioners Jimmy Wiley and Scott Shook (standing on right) and Alan Craig and Stacy Creswell (sitting on left) listen as Young County residents question solar farm reps at the Eliasville-South Bend Volunteer Fire Department on Nov. 5. The projec

Participants and volunteers of the Sixth Annual Turkey Trot gathered at Tom Griffin Park on Sunday, Nov. 16. Participants warmed up with a prayer and a chicken dance. The event raised money for The Refuge and its Christian-based after-school programs, sum

Olney Junior High School’s One Act Play troupe won at District this year. This year’s cast and crew included: TRISH-Leigha Hampton, BARB-Ella Richards, SALLY-Denalee Wales, JIMTrent Berngen, CLARA-Clara Symank, MELVIN-Miles Branum, CASEY-Carleigh Syma

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