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Starting New: The Benefits Of Re-Creating Oneself

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:00am

Reinvention is one of the most persistent themes in literature. The idea of “starting new” carries a magical pull for writers. Humans are uniquely capable of imagining a different version of themselves, dreaming of a different life and then working to make it real. Yet the psychological process behind creating oneself is more complex than simply making a New Year’s resolution. It requires a sincere internal shift and a willingness to sit in uncertainty.

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THE REFUGE

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:00am

“I know that everything God does will remain forever; there is nothing to add to it and there is nothing to take from it, for God has so worked that men should fear Him.” Ecclesiastes 3:14 NASBS

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Motherhood Is A Mission

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:00am

Motherhood Is A Mission

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Olney Elementary School children were treated to a more benevolent spirit on Dec. 19, their last day of school before Christmas break. Buddy, the Christmas Elf who brings joy to all, (aka Assistant OES Principal Kalynn Philipp) appeared on the school roof

Olney City Council Approves TIRZ-2 Business Tax Zone

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 11:00pm

After nearly two years of debate and delay, the Olney City Council unanimously approved the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 on Dec. 22 — just under the wire to capture new tax revenue that supporters said would give the long-sought zone a crucial early boost. The vote came at the council’s final meeting of 2025 and followed months — and in some cases years — of sometimes tortuous discussion over the merits, risks and boundaries of the proposed tax zone. By contrast, Monday’s meeting was notable for its brevity. Olney Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Tom Parker was present to answer questions about the zone’s footprint and how the tax increment funds could be used, but there was little discussion from council members before the unanimous vote.