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City Sets May 24 Splash Day at Pool

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 11:00pm

The City of Olney is holding a Splash Day at the municipal swimming pool on Memorial Day, City Secretary Tammy Hourigan said last week.

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Singer-songwriter Aaron Watson, the Top 10 Billboard Country artist, will headline the Olney Chamber of Commerce’s Independence Day celebration, Olney in America on July 3. Photo courtesy of Aaron Watson

Aaron Watson to Headline Olney in America

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 11:00pm

Country music star Aaron Watson will headline this year’s Olney in America celebration on July 3, Chamber of Commerce Director Kimberly Smith announced last week.

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The Olney High School Class of 2025 received more than $80,000 in scholarships from the community at their May 8 Senior Night ceremony. See story and more photos on Page 8. Photo by Will Sadler

OHS Seniors Awarded $80K in Scholarships on Senior Night

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 11:00pm

OHS Seniors Awarded $80K in Scholarships on Senior Night

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The Olney ISD Board of Trustees announced that OHS ag teacher Haylee Haralson will take over as high school principal for Dr. Matt Caffey, who will be the district new superintendent. Photo graphic courtesy of OISD

Haylee Haralson Chosen As OHS Principal

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 11:00pm

The Olney Independent School District Board of Trustees announced this week that Haylee Haralson has been selected to serve as the new principal of Olney High School.