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The City of Olney’s new city administrator, Andy Wolfe, moved to Olney along with his family : wife, Rebecca, and daughters Rylee, 12, and Avery, 11 -They arrived in town on May 8. Mr.

Olney Savings and Loan located on Main Street Photo by Gina Keating

Contractors for a major tech company came to town last week to inspect the former Olney Savings building as a possible site for the $70-million network of data centers and support buildings it is c

Olneyites with talent took the stage last yera to help the Olney Senior Cub Center raise money for its feeding programs. This year, the Cub Center hosts its Second Annual Variety Show on July 13 at 6:30 p.m. Photo by Will Sadler

The Olney Senior Cub Center is looking for singers, dancers, comedians, musicians, and other performers willing to donate their talents for a good cause - nutrition for the growing number of low-in

Katelynn Bailey Photo Courtesy of Bailey family

When Katelynn Bailey left Olney for Cisco in 2023, she faced the kind of challenge that can unsettle even the most confident student — walking into a new school and starting over socially, academic

Young County commissioners on May 11 officially set the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget calendar, beginning a summer of budget workshops that County Judge Win Graham warned could prove more diffic

Firefighters knocked down a blaze at a shed at 306 S. Avenue F last Monday after residents reported smoke rising above the residential neighborhood. Photo by Will Sadler

Smoke rising above a South Avenue F neighborhood on May 18 drew a rapid response from Olney police, EMS, and firefighters after a storage shed behind a mobile home caught fire.

The Olney Economic Development Corp. voted May 15 to recommend four board members for appointment by the Olney City Council, including one newcomer to replace outgoing member Debbie Shelley.

Young County commissioners approved a new online reservation system on May 11 for RV hookups and barracks accommodations at the Fort Belknap Historic Site after museum director Jim Hammond told the

Sports

Lady Cub track member Halee Craven competed exceptionally well in the 400m and will head to state competition to represent Olney High School. Well done, Lady Cub!! Fight on! Photo by Will Sadler

Lady Cub Moves On to State Competition in Track

Newcastle High School Ladycat track member Camren Mallory flew past her competition in the 100m hurdles and is headed to represent NHS! Fight on, Ladycat! Photo by Will Sadler

Ladycats Blow By Regionals, Head to State

Second Grade A Honor Roll

Heidee Canada Amayrani Espinosa Loren Horner Jameson Johnson Cye Reed Ross Rogers Camden Sikorski Milo Sloan

Second Grade A Honor Roll

6th Grade A Honor Roll Harper Bitner Jessa Branum Magnolia Caffey Caroline Jeske Rylan Keeter Jack Wells

On March 31, Olney Elementary School started its first Book Blast through the company Books Are Fun.

Obituaries

Johnnie ‘Gus’ Dormier

Johnnie Augustus “Gus” Dormier passed from this world into the arms of the Lord on April 24, 2026.

Barbara Joy Phillips

Barbara Joy Phillips, born June 14, 1938, in San Angelo, Texas, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2026.

In Loving Memory of Johnnie Dell (Dunagan) Cuba

September 10, 1931 – Johnnie Dell Cuba passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 94 while on Hospice Care at EZ Years Retirement Living in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In Loving Memory of Johnnie

February 27, 1929 – June 9, 2025 Johnnie Wesley Cuba passed away at his home in North Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 9, 2025 at the age of 96.

Deborah “Debbie” Dickens

Deborah “Debbie” Louise Taylor Dickens went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2026.

Peggy Joyce Choat

Peggy Joyce Choat, 89, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Peggy was born August 18, 1936 in Jacksboro, TX to the late John A.