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Olney Chambers May Mix & Mingle sponsored by Olney InterBank was a success as many chamber members enjoyed an evening of networking. Photo by Will Sadler

Chamber Members attending and hosting the May Mix & Mingle [L-R] Tatum Wiley Jonathan Rogers and Sammy Livingston. Photo by Will Sadler

Chamber, Olney

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 11:00pm

InterBank Host Mixer

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Mayor Rue Rogers, Police Chief Dan Birbeck and Police Det. Autumn Thames cut the ribbon to open the new Public Safety Building at 210 S. Grand Ave. Photo by Will Sadler

Community members and media gather at the new Public Safety Building for the official opening and naming ceremony on May 19. Photo by Will Sadler

Olney Police Chief Dan Birbeck welcomes the community to the dedication of the Perry Public Safety Building at a May 19 ceremony at 210 S. Grand Ave. Photo by Will Sadler

OPD Opens New Public Safety Building

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 11:00pm

Police Chief Dan Birbeck ushered in a new era for the Olney Police Department by dedicating the new public safety building.

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Olney Police Chief Dan Birbeck talks to attendees at a May 20 seminar at the Olney Senior Cub Center about how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer Narcan. Photo by Gina Keating

Chief Birbeck Holds Narcan Seminar

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 11:00pm

Olney Police Chief Dan Birbeck educated attendees at a seminar at the Olney Senior Cub Center on recognizing and responding to opioid overdoses—arming them not just with information, but with the power to save a life.

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The Amity Club met May 1 at Hamilton Street Church of Christ. Back Row: Roslyn Fowler, Nita Hearne, Judy Averett, Marilyn Norris, Donna Sullivan, Judy Moberly, Phyllis Whitsitt, Margie Snyder. Back Row: Jeannie Spivey, Judi Winslow, Carolyn Penn. Photo by

Amity Club Chooses Officers at May Meeting

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 11:00pm

The Amity Club met Thursday, May 1 at Hamilton Street Church of Christ fellowship hall. Hostesses were Program Committee members: Donna Sullivan, Marilyn Norris, Margie Snyder and Carol Vorel.