Construction crews will begin “mobilizing” to build Olney’s new hospital in mid-March with the goal of completing the new facility on West Hamilton Street in September 2026, project manager Dave Lilly told the Olney Hamilton Hospital board of directors at its Nov. 22 meeting.
Construction is set to begin in February on the $8.3 million school storm shelters project approved by voters earlier this year, the Olney Independent School Board Board of Trustees learned at a Nov. 21 meeting.
The annual Olney High School Blood Drive on Nov. 13 lasted from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The drive was organized by Dale Lovett, and National Honor Society members worked the school/staff portion of the drive.
On Sunday Nov. 17, children from across Young County came to Stewart’s Food Store with a single goal in mind: collecting food for the local food bank.
Retail holidays now dot the consumer landscape throughout much of the year. That shift has made a day like Black Friday somewhat less unique than it was in years past. However, Black Friday remains the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season, and it’s still a major day for retailers big and small.
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Olney, Texas 76374
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