The Olney Chamber of Commerce has made a few changes to their upcoming schedule due to the Coronavirus. Chamber Director Stacy Wade announced earlier this month that the annual chamber of commerce banquet wascanceled. “We want to say we are sorry, we know this is inconvenient ,but we want to make sure that our businesses are still promoted,” Wade said.
The Ministerial Alliance (M.A.) is an important group of pastors in Olney, Texas. This statement remained true this past week as several members of the M.A. got together to answer questions on Facebook live for the community and the surrounding areas.
Throughout the COVID-19 situation, people have been seeking ways to support those in need. At these critical stages in development, young children need frequent practice of reading and math skills to prevent this deterioration of competency. If school closures press further towards summer, we are looking at a potential large step backwards in the advancement of the children in our education system.
Monday, March 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Jake Bailey, Dirk Barrington, Len Bernhardt, Jeff Harvey, Kyle Hinson, Kenley Lane and Dr. Greg Roach.
Olney ISD has now closed all schools, which began on Tuesday, March. 17.
213 E. Main St.
PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
Fax: (940) 564-3992