Olney Chamber Begins 2026 Membership Drive
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
The Olney Chamber of Commerce began its 2026 membership drive this week with a message: belonging matters.
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TIRZ 2 to Get County Blessing, New Board in February
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
Olney Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Tom Parker told the Olney City Council last week that he hopes to soon solidify Young County’s participation in the City’s newly created Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2 through an ordinance slated for February.
Juror No-Shows Soar; Judge Warns of Consequences
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
The fear of reprisals for ignoring jury summons, instilled by a 2024 crackdown on no-show jurors, has apparently worn off, with the 90th Judicial District’s Judge Phillip Gregory reporting that only a fraction of people summoned for grand jury duty showed up for qualification on Jan. 12.
City Election Set for May 2; Voter, Candidate Deadlines Approach for Primary
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00am
The Olney City Council unanimously approved an ordinance ordering a May 2 municipal election for mayor and two city council seats and authorizing the City to contract with Young County Elections to conduct the vote.
OEDC Shows Off New Designs for Infill Housing in NW Olney
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:00pm
Plans to build new homes on long-vacant, city-owned lots in northeast Olney are beginning to emerge following last month’s approval of a tax increment reinvestment zone aimed at revitalizing one of the city’s most neglected areas.