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City of Olympia Hosts Backyard Campout: A Night of Community, Fun, and Adventure!
Are you ready to swap your bedroom for a sleeping bag under the stars? The City of Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation is hosting the ultimate suburban adventure: The Backyard Campout! It's your chance to experience the great outdoors right in your own community.
Olympia's Own Dr. Laura O'Donnell Honored with Regional Superintendent Award
Dr. Laura O'Donnell, from Olympia, has received the Corn Belt Regional Superintendent of Distinction award from the Illinois Association of School Administrators. She was nominated by her colleagues for her role in developing the HEAT academy and serving as president of the Tri-County Special Education Association Board. The award will be presented at a luncheon, and Dr. O'Donnell's work will be featured in the next issue of Leadership Matters. This award acknowledges her contributions to educational administration.'Visit here for more details.
Rochester eighth grader wins local, district and state VFW Patriot's Pen essay contest
Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) holds essay contests for middle and high school students. The contests offer cash prizes and scholarship opportunities, with different essay themes each ...
Black Liberation Flag Crosswalk Honors African-American Heritage
Olympians crossing 9th Avenue between Adams and Franklin streets will notice a colorful new crosswalk celebrating the end of slavery, the City of Olympia reports. The red, black, and green paint commemorates Black and African-American heritage ahead of Juneteenth on June 19, according to the City.
Initiative to repeal natural gas phase-out bill could soon get the green light
(The Center Square) – The court challenge to the ballot title for an initiative to repeal a natural gas phase-out could wrap up Wednesday afternoon. That means signature gatherers for Initiative 2066 could be out by this weekend. A judge in Thurston County Superior Court will hear arguments over the initiative's language, and a backer tells The Center Square he expects a decision just after the hearing. ...
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