The citizens of Olney and beyond gathered on Friday, June 20, to honor and bid farewell to Police Chief Dan Birbeck, who is stepping down after five years of dedicated service to become the new police chief in Vernon.
Kids across Olney got in on the fun of vacation bible schools this month. At First Baptist Church of Olney, kids pondered a “Magnified” God - seeing the bigness of God in the smallest of things, said Dr. Chad Edgington, FBCO pastor. The kids performed songs, had snacks, missions and crafts all around the Magnified theme. The church held a worship rally each night during June 1-5.
Our friends over at the Young County Olney Senior Cub Center [Cub Center] recently hosted June Potluck Game Night, a monthly event that draws in community members who enjoy eating delicious food, fellowship and the old-fashioned fun of playing cards, dominoes and board games.
Olney EMS is a vital component of Olney Hamilton Hospital, proudly serving the City of Olney, Texas, and surrounding communities within northern Young County. Covering a primary response area of approximately 900 square miles, Olney EMS provides both 911 emergency and non-emergency transport services to a population of around 3,500 residents.
A 17-year-old girl from Henrietta was killed and another teen was injured when their vehicle was hit by a dump truck on State Highway 251, about 7.5 miles south of Olney, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
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