The board of Olney Hamilton Hospital (OHH) is working to reassess its long-term financing plan after Plug Power abruptly announced last month that it will cancel construction of its $850-million hydrogen plant in Young County—a decision that eliminates one of the central revenue sources the board told voters would help repay the bonds for Olney’s new hospital.
The Olney Chamber of Commerce [OCC] and Keep Olney Beautiful [KOB] teamed up to host another festive and exciting tree lighting ceremony at the gazebo off Main Street in Olney.
The Olney Police Department welcomed a new addition in November as Officer Hagane Beck joined the force, bringing experience from multiple agencies at a time when the department is rebuilding after a summer of staffing losses.
The Olney City Council voted Nov. 24 to dramatically update the city’s longevity pay policy, replacing a decades-old system with a tiered bonus structure designed to improve employee retention and recruitment across all departments.
“Wash your heart from evil, O Jerusalem, that you may be saved. How long will your wicked thoughts lodge within you?” Jeremiah 4:14 (NASB95)
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