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Olney City Council Approves TIRZ Housing Zone
The Olney City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 24 to adopt the formation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ 1), clearing the first major hurdle in a plan designed to jumpstart housing development and ease the city’s longstanding workforce crisis.
Chief Barrett Sworn In, Reworks OPD Incentive Pay
The Olney City Council formally swore in Bryan Barrett as police chief during its Nov. 24 meeting, marking the official start of a new chapter for the department after months of leadership transition.
Plug Pulled on Hydrogen Plant Leaves OHH With $6M Budget Hole
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.
KOB, Chamber Host Christmas Tree Lighting Amid Chilly Temperatures
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.