County Commissioners accepted a bid by a Bridgeport construction company to finish out the County Annex that will house several County departments. The approximately $911,000 cost of the project came from federal COVID funds. It will take about 230 days to finish the project, according to the County’s contract with Mann Made Construction.
Olney Police Chief Dan Birbeck announced he will run for Young County Sheriff against incumbent Travis Babcock. If he wins the March 5, 2024 Republican primary, Chief Birbeck would become the first Young County Sheriff to reside in Olney. This is the second in a series of talks with the candidates about County law enforcement issues.
Two candidates file for Springer’s Senate seat
BY GINA KEATING | EDITOR
The City of Olney took delivery of two pieces of heavy equipment that will aid the Public Works Department in keeping water lines open and in tearing down about 50 houses that are slated for demolition in the coming year.
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