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Speed Limit is a concern for Olney residents

Speed Limit is a concern for Olney residents

Fri, 01/31/2020 - 12:00am

Olney residents are voicing their concerns about the 75 m.p.h. speed limit in the residential section of Hwy 251 S. After several weeks of discussion throughout Olney, residents shared opinions publicly about the excessive speed limit with Olney Enterprise Newspaper, Channel 6 News and on Facebook with the majority of Olney residents stating they are ready for a reduction to at least 55 mph in this area, and not more than 45 mph where school buses and children are involved. Other residents who support the reduction in speed agree that the speed should be reduced to a minimum of 55 mph.

Sr. Cub Center’s Souper bowl fundraiser, Feb. 2
Sr. Cub Center’s Souper bowl fundraiser, Feb. 2

Sr. Cub Center’s Souper bowl fundraiser, Feb. 2

Fri, 01/31/2020 - 12:00am

The Senior Cub Center’s annual Souper Bowl Stew Lunch Fundraiser will be this upcoming Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Senior Cub Center located at 302 S. Avenue B, down the street from Griffin Park in Olney. The piping hot stew will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. You may dine in or carry out. Either way, you will make it home in time for the Superbowl game (Chiefs and 49ers).

The House of Mercy Blessed and a Blessing

The House of Mercy Blessed and a Blessing

Fri, 01/31/2020 - 12:00am

“I was living in depression and was full of a sinful nature. I knew nothing of God’s Word,” said Philip Wallum, a House of Mercy Level Four resident. After spending six months in the program, Wallum said he is focused on “teaching the Word truthfully” while staying involved with H.O.M.E. Currently, Wallum is a house parent at the House of Mercy and considers the residents and staff as family. “My family is the House of Mercy. Preston and Trena Crow are my father and mother figures whom I love dearly,” Wallum said.

Filing period opens for city elections

Wed, 01/22/2020 - 12:00am

The City Council of the City of Olney passed Ordinance O1-20 ordering a general election for one (1) Mayor and two (2) Councilmembers at their regular meeting on January 13, 2020. Those wishing to run for office need to file an Application for a Place on the City of Olney General Election Ballot, and fill out other campaign finance paperwork before they begin a campaign. There are a minimum set of qualifications an individual must meet in order to run for any office with the City. In addition to the documentation mentioned previously you must reside within the city limits of Olney, be twenty-one (21) years of age, a registered voter in the State of Texas, and have resided inside Olney for the previous twelve (12) months. If your voter registration does not reflect your current address you will need to update that information first through the Young County Elections Office. While the election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020 the filing period came open on January 15 and will continue through February 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM. By state law those wishing to run for office must file their paperwork with the City Secretary’s Office by the above deadline or their application will be rejected.

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