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Third Street plaza project concept presented to GEIC
Third Street plaza project concept presented to GEIC News Staff Sat, 05/11/2024 - 12:54 pm (GRANT INGRAM | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) A concept of a Third Street plaza that was presented to the Graham Economic Improvement Corporation during their meeting Wednesday, May 8. The concept would close the street for traffic and parking. (GRANT INGRAM | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) A concept presented by Jacob and Martin to the Graham Economic Improvement Corporation...
Pirates swept by Dodd City, 11-0 and 13-3
Dodd City proved to be too much for the Perrin baseball team Wednesday, May 8, as the Hornets swept past the Pirates 11-0 in five innings, and 13-3 in six innings in the Class A regional quarterfinal round at Gainesville High School. With these playoff losses the Pirates end their season at 12-4-1…
Dospapas, Clayton named Athletes of the Week
Dospapas, Clayton named Athletes of the Week News Staff Sat, 05/11/2024 - 12:54 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Jade Dospapas is only a sophomore but she’s already on her second trip to the regional tennis competition in as many years. After winning district in girls singles as a freshman, she took second place this year. She faced much stiffer competition throughout this season but held her own, nearly always placing in the top three or four individuals at tournaments. ...
Passion for football led Norway’s Tunstroem to Graham
Passion for football led Norway’s Tunstroem to Graham News Staff Sat, 05/11/2024 - 12:54 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Stian Tunstroem is a foreign exchange student from Norway, who spent this past school year learning what it’s like to be a teenager in the U.S. He came here specifically for American football, but spent time exploring all that Graham had to offer. (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER)...
Summer Reading Program kicks off in June
Summer Reading Program kicks off in June News Staff Wed, 05/08/2024 - 5:15 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Library of Graham's Summer Reading Program kicks off in June and is open to all children in kindergarten through fifth grade with a goal of reading 30 minutes per day for five days a week. (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) KP Music Studio in Graham provided children...
Young County cemetery to receive Historic Texas Cemetery designation
Young County cemetery to receive Historic Texas Cemetery designation News Staff Wed, 05/08/2024 - 4:59 pm (THOMAS WALLNER | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Rev. Vanessa Sims, members of the Young County Historical Commission, community members and family of Sims pose on the Young County Courthouse steps Friday, May 3. Sims filed an official declaration from the Texas Historical Commission which is one of the final steps to receive a Historic Texas Cemetery designation. ...
Builders slowed by old surveys
The Olney Economic Development Corporation board discussed problems keeping new housing construction on track due to monthslong delays in getting the City to draw easements and locate utilities on newly replatted lots. The delays are frustrating the two builders who purchased lots in Olney last year with plans to build...
Newcastle’s Strawbridge makes second state golf appearance
Newcastle’s Strawbridge makes second state golf appearance News Staff Sat, 05/11/2024 - 12:53 pm (NEWCASTLE ISD | CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS) Senior Ty Strawbridge completed his high school athletic career with a trip to the state golf tournament this past week at the Crystal Falls Golf Club. It was Strawbridge’s second time at state as he finished 20th overall out of 72 golfers over the two-day event. He shot an 86 on day one and an 85 on day two. ...
Senior center hosts American Red Cross CPR class
Senior center hosts American Red Cross CPR class News Staff Wed, 05/08/2024 - 4:58 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) The Graham Senior Citizen Center hosted a hands-only CPR training course presented by the American Red Cross. Seniors in the community learned how to check for consciousness, call 911 and give chest compressions while practicing on training devices. ...
Missing 19-year-old reunites with family
Missing 19-year-old reunites with family News Staff Tue, 05/07/2024 - 8:01 pm (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | GPD) Castle was found by his family Tuesday, May 7 at an Amtrak station in Charleston, South Carolina. Ashton’s stepmother, Amber Rathmell Castle, has been providing updates regarding details of the case. ...
Election results for Council, Mayor
Olney voters chose three new City Council members with prior municipal experience, and overwhelmingly elected Mayor Rue Rogers to a new term in the May 4 election, according to unofficial results from the Young County Election Administrator. The new City Council faces challenges with the stalled water treatment plant project,...
City hires Dwyer as City Administrator
Simon Dwyer, a former Olney police officer, went to work as Olney’s new city administrator on Friday, a day after the Olney City Council agreed to hire him in an executive session on May 3. Mr. Dwyer emerged as “the premier candidate for the position after the Council reviewed...
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