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Olney Legion, Cub Center Celebrate Veterans
Olney Legion, Cub Center Celebrate Veterans
Community moves to protect Black heritage
As the Olney City Council considers a request to allow members of Olney’s African-American community to purchase two foreclosed lots on the site of the Black church and school on the east side of town, a review of the Olney Enterprise archives shows the challenges Black families faced in getting access to education.
Springer won’t seek reelection
State Sen. Drew Springer announced last week that he will not seek re-election, saying he plans to return to Weatherford to helm the family financial planning and money management business when his father steps back next year.
OPD Chief Birbeck announces run for Sheriff
Olney Police Chief Dan Birbeck announced he will run for Young County Sheriff against incumbent Travis Babcock. If he wins the March primary, Chief Birbeck would become the first Young County Sheriff to reside in Olney.