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07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

02/26/2026

Commemorating February 26, 1993
Today commemorates the 33rd anniversary of the February 26, 1993, bombing at the World Trade Center. That morning, approximately 50,000 people reported to work throughout the World Trade Center complex. By midday, a terrorist attack had taken the lives of six innocent individuals: John DiGiovanni, Robert Kirkpatrick, Stephen Knapp, William Macko, Wilfredo Mercado, and Monica Rodriguez Smith, who was pregnant when she was killed. We come together today to honor those who were lost, reflect on our collective grief, and recognize the sacrifices of the more than 1,000 people who were injured, along with the several hundred police officers, firefighters, and rescue personnel who answered the call of service.

This year's commemorative ceremony will begin at 12 p.m. at the northwest corner of the North Pool, in the vicinity of panel N-73. We will observe a moment of silence at 12:18 p.m. when the attack occurred. We invite you to watch this ceremony live.

Due to the anticipated storm, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum will close early — at 5 p.m. — on Sunday, the 22nd, and remain closed on Monday, the 23rd. We will accommodate all requests to reschedule the date or time of your visit. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.  

02/08/2026

Hometown Hero military signs will be available to pick up today (Sunday) at Olney VFW from 4-5 ❤️🤍💙

02/07/2026

Military appreciation signs on display and ready to pick up following Military Appreciation Night at Ron Herrin gym ❤️🤍💙 Next pick up is this Sunday from 4-5 at Olney VFW

02/06/2026

Families of active duty service members your yard signs will be at the game tonight. (The pole signs can't be put up until the construction is finished on Main Street.) You may pick them up after the boys varsity game in the Hall of Champions room. There will be other pickup times and locations announced very soon. If you cannot make it tonight do not worry. There will be more opportunities.

01/26/2026

February 6th, mega-nite at RHG- Richland County high School. Military appreciation night as well as Olney Center Shrine night. Due to the recent snow. The evening will be JV Boys at 5pm, Varsity Girls at approx 6:30 with the Olney Center Shrine awarding an MVP for both girls teams, and Varsity Boys at approx 8:00. It will end with Court Commander award being awarded to the MVP of both boys teams. Several things are planned for the evening, a military display by Kaleb Beavers, court size flag displayed during the national anthem. And military recruiters from all branches invited to set up. Active duty and veterans admission is free for the night. ❤️🤍💙

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all of the Richland County military members and their families! ⛄️🎄🎅
May God bless you and keep you safe in the coming year. Thank you for your service and sacrifice ❤️🤍💙