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Remember the reason for Memorial Day and Never Forget

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 12:00am

As we enjoy the blessings of family and friends this Memorial Day, let us all take a moment to recollect the reason for this day. Today, we honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives, so that we may enjoy the freedoms we hold so dear. Their courage and sacrifice will always be remembered and honored across this great state, this great nation and most importantly, in our hearts.

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Olney teen charged in Orbeez shooting; Birbeck warns copycats

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 12:00am

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.

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Children’s library announces winners of annual Popcorn Estimating contest

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 12:00am

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!