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Therapists Say Child Delays Worsened Post-Covid

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 12:00am

Therapists at Lighthouse Therapy are seeing a troubling shift in the developmental challenges facing young children across Young County and surrounding communities, with delays appearing both more severe and more common than before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A Prayer for Everyone

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 12:00am

“But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, ‘Lord, help me!’” Matthew 15:25 NASBS

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The Humbling I Needed

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 12:00am

The Humbling I Needed

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Air Tractor employees and management mark the delivery of the company’s 5,000th aircraft to Brazilian aerial application operator Dorilino Prediger, whose representatives came to Olney on May 28 to take possession of the ag plane. The company held a cel

Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch (Right) hands over the key to the company’s 5,000th aircraft to Adriano and Daisy Prediger at a celebration in Olney on May 28. Photo by Will Sadler

Attendees at Air Tractor’s celebration view its 5,000th aircraft on the tarmac at its Olney plant on May 28. Photo by Will Sadler

Representatives from Pratt & Whitney Canada award Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch and Thrush Aircraft President Mark McDonald, president and CEO of Thrush Aircraft, with a commemorative award recognizing the companies’ long-standing partnership. Ph

Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch describes the 50 years of innovation that led to the milestone of its 5,000th aircraft, and where the company is headed. Photo by Will Sadler

Air Tractor employees and local leaders enjoy a luncheon at the Air Tractor plant in Olney to celebrate the company’s completion of its 5,000th aircraft on May 28. Photo by Will Sadler

Air Tractor Marks 5,000th Aircraft

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 12:00am

Air Tractor employees, customers, civic leaders and aviation executives gathered on Thursday, May 28 to celebrate a milestone more than 50 years in the making as the company delivered the 5,000th aircraft built at its Olney headquarters.