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City Department Updates

Thu, 02/23/2023 - 12:00am

Monthly departmental updates: The Olney Police Department made 63 traffic stops and 9 arrests in January, Police Chief Dan Birbeck told the City Council. Officers wrote 198 warnings and issued 52 citations, he said. K9 Bond was deployed four times and made four detections for drug cases that were sent to the District Attorney, he said. Animal Control picked up 14 animals. The Olney Volunteer Fire Department rolled out on 5 fire calls and the Texas A&M Forest Service responded to 4 calls, he said.

Commissioners Court News Briefs

Thu, 02/23/2023 - 12:00am

Young County Commissioners approved the purchase of a used bulldozer from Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. in Fort Worth at a cost of $217,220 at their Feb. 13 meeting. The County will store the bulldozer at the Precinct 1 barn and will use it to cut fire lines, among other tasks, Precinct 1 Commissioner Stacy Creswell said.

Goldsmith Retires from OHH

Goldsmith Retires from OHH

Thu, 02/23/2023 - 12:00am

Cindy Goldsmith, you have walked these halls for 44 years … I am sure we will all shed some tears. Clearly your dedication to Olney Hamilton Hospital made a huge impact, as you have been an asset to each department you worked in over your tenure. Thank you for being a tireless professional and helpful coworker. To say you will be missed seems like such an understatement. On behalf of the entire staff at Olney Hamilton Hospital, we wish you a Happy Retirement! Even though we are sorry to see you go, we are delighted for your new phase of life. Now go and relax! Cheers to you, Cindy!

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