Back in March we let you know that the Olney Boys and Girls Community Sports Association, in conjunction with Koa Sports, worked out an agreement to bring a baseball team playing in the Cal Ripken Baseball League to the Olney area in the summer of 2022.
Now you have the opportunity to help name the team!
Steve Atwater was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame last night, having to wait a year due to Covid postponing last year‘s ceremony. The hard-hitting safety was one of the most feared players in the NFL during his time as a player.
Atwater won two Super Bowls in 10 seasons with the Broncos before finishing his career with the Jets in 1999. After his pro career came to an end, he lived in Georgia where he coached his two oldest sons youth football teams and started a real estate company.
The Olney Ale House is Re-opening
The Montgomery County Green Bank and Sandy Spring Bank announced Friday that they have teamed up to provide flexible financing to help the Olney Ale House re-open. A kitchen fire at the Olney Ale House caused the restaurant to temporarily shut down in 2019 and COVID-19 only compounded the issues for the restaurant.
Suspect Charged with Two Counts of Attempted Kidnapping in Olney
Per MCPD:
Last September we let you know of Cadence Olney– a new senior living facility that would be coming to Olney.
Construction started in the winter and progress has been made as they move closer to completion, which is currently scheduled for this December.
Olney Theater Offering Free Tickets to First-Time Theater Goers
This summer, the Olney Theater Center is giving away free tickets to anyone who has never purchased tickets to an event at their theater. You can redeem the offer by entering a special online code when purchasing tickets from their website. Details and press release below:
Sandy Spring Slave Museum Juneteenth Festival This Saturday 12-6PM
The Sandy Spring Slave Museum will be holding it’s annual Juneteenth Festival this Saturday from 12-6pm at 18524 Brooke Rd in Sandy Spring, MD.
Fair Hill Shopping Center Splash Pads Likely to Open in July
We spoke with a representative from the Fair Hill shopping center in Olney this afternoon and we’re told that they’re working hard to open at some point in July, pending a passed inspection.
Olney Outdoors Schedule Released for Over 50 Events From 7/2-9/4
Per Olney Theatre Center:
Lone Oak Brewing Celebrates First Anniversary This Weekend
Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company is celebrating it’s first anniversary this weekend at it’s brewery at 5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd in Olney.
Playa Bowls to Hold Grand Opening in Olney on Sunday, 6/6
Playa Bowls (Açaí Bowls, Pitaya, Coconut Bowls, smoothies, etc.) opened its first store about years ago in the Jersey Shore and has since expanded to over 70 locations.