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SENIOR CUB CENTER MENU

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:00am

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A Sept. 21 storm ripped through Olney, causing severe damage to buildings and structures, including the new bleachers at the baseball complex. Photo by OVFD Capt. Jason Pack

City Sorts Through Damage from Sept. 21 Super Cell

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:00am

A severe storm with supercell characteristics struck Olney on Sept. 21 around 4:30 p.m., leaving a wide trail of destruction from Main Street southward and cutting power to parts of town for more than an hour. Officials are still awaiting word from the National Weather Service on whether the storm produced a tornado.

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The OJH Lady Cubs set the pace during the OHS Invitational Cross Country Meet at the Olney Country Club, and never let up, earning a first-place finish! Photo by Will Sadler

The OHS Varsity Cubs competed during the OHS Invitational, although the team did not win many had set new PRs. Varsity Cubs: Caden Lane, Noah Lumberera, Wesley Symank, Kaidyn Patterson, Jose Melchor, Pedro Gonzalez, Sawyer Edgington, Jaxxon Laurent, and A

The OHS Varsity Lacy Cubs fought hard during the OHS Invitational and did not capture a top title but did set many new PRs. Varsity Lady Cubs: Arlette Olvera, Ava Stewart, Mckenzie Berngen, Renata Chavez, Sherril Mendoza and Katherine Morales. Photo by Wi

The Newcastle Varsity Ladycats X-Country team fought for every yard and earned a second-place finish at the OHS Invitational. NHS Varsity team: Allison Melton, Camren Mallory, Catherine Youngblood, Greenleigh Moore, Kenzie King, Raelyn Bennett, Reese Ribb

The Olney Junior High Cub Cross Country team flew through the OHS Invitational earning a first-place finish. Team names available at press time: Camden Cortinez, Pace Hargis and Trey Geter. Congratulations, Cubs! Photo by Will Sadler

The Olney Junior High Lady Cub X-Country team battled through the OHS Invitational earning a first-place finish. Team names available at press time: Clara Symank, Ella Richards, Libby Lane and Taylor Cadotte. Congratulations, Lady Cubs! Photo by Will Sadl

OHS Invitational Cross Country Runners Battle the Hill

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:00am

Olney High School [OHS] hosted their annual Olney Invitational Cross Country Meet at the Olney Country Club on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

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Looking Back: Olney Meets at the Ball Game - in Kansas City

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:00am

During a recent move, and going through many boxes, I found my program to a Kansas City game with the New York Yankees. I had held onto this program for six decades and probably a dozen moves.