An Olney teen was criminally charged May 14 for participating in the Orbeez Challenge, a social media-driven activity that Olney Police Chief Dan Birbeck warned could get copycats in a lot of trouble.
The Children’s Library at the Olney Community Library and Arts Center recently held its Annual Popcorn Estimating Contest with the students of Olney Elementary! There were three contest levels during the week of April 25: one for kindergarten through First Grades, another for Second through Third Grades, and lastly, Fourth through Fifth Grades. Books regarding estimating were read and discussed before students deliberated and made their individual estimates. Mackenzie Vega won in the kindergarten/First Grade group. Her estimate was 234, and the answer was 227! Evalena Slomski was the winner in the Second/Third Grade group. Her estimate was 400, and the answer was 428!
Summer reading kicks off May 31 at Olney Community Library & Arts Center
Beginning at the start of the next school year, Cubs and Lady Cubs sports fans will have a new way to watch their Cubs compete.
When you hear the word “budgeting,” your first thought might be that it’s mostly for young people starting their careers and adult lives. Yet, budgeting can be important for everyone, no matter their age. And even if you feel that you’re in pretty good financial shape, with a reasonable amount of savings and investments, you can still benefit by establishing a budget or improving your current one.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992