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Olney History Series A Journey Through Time

Thu, 12/16/2021 - 12:00am

Welcome back, friends! The year is 1896, and the great news for Olney is that the formation of 2 churches would form with more on the way later. The First Baptist Church of Olney was organized June 6, 1896, by seven members in the Community Church House. Pioneer preachers organized the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and the First Christian Church was organized in 1912 by the Rev. Alexander of Jacksboro. The First Baptist Church of Olney is still serving the community and growing strong to this day. Photo was taken from roadarch.com. Please join the Enterprise next time as the journey into Olney’s past continues.

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Town Hall: The Mayor Says, ‘Now is the Time to be Proactive About the Water in Olney’

Thu, 12/16/2021 - 12:00am

Olney residents filled nearly all the seats at the town hall meeting at Olney Civic Center Thursday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. Mayor Rue Rogers and Mayor Pro Tem Tom Parker facilitated the discussion about the construction of a new water treatment plant to replace the dilapidated plant that is more than 100 years old.

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Olney Elementary Wins UIL for the 5th Year in a Row

Thu, 12/16/2021 - 12:00am

Olney Elementary students worked hard and diligently for this year’s UIL competition, and all that hard work paid off with a District Championship. For five years in a row, Olney Elementary has earned the Championship. The following are the results of the District Win.

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Living Nativity at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 12/19

Living Nativity at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 12/19

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 12:00am

It is the season to be jolly, and Christmas is in the air around Olney. It is easy to fall into the Holiday spirit with events such as the Olney Chamber’s Mistletoe Market and the Keep Olney Beautiful Christmas Spectacular. However, Christmas in Olney would not be Christmas without Cumberland Presbyterian Church’s Living Nativity Sunday, Dec. 19, beginning at 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the south side of the building located at 210 S. Avenue M and Cactus Lane. You may drive by or park and view for free.