Fifty years ago the city of Graham wanted to provide a look into the past, placing a time capsule at Shawnee Park in 1972 to be opened in 2022. The capsule has been opened and the Graham Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an event this month showcasing the items of Graham’s past.
The 17th annual Run for the Children 10K, 5K and 1K will be taking off again this year at the end of the month. The proceeds from the run benefit Virginia’s House and Dr. Goodall’s House, which help children who victims of abuse or neglect and their non-offending family members.
County commissioners voted Monday to approve the creation of a reinvestment zone and tax abatement regarding the planned hydrogen production facility by Plug Power in Young County. The vote took place following Monday’s public hearing during the regular scheduled Young County Commissioners Court meeting.
In a unanimous vote, commissioners approved the creation of Young County Reinvestment Zone-Jade Hydrogen. The move was necessary to consider tax abatement and a tax abatement agreement negotiated with Plug Project Holding Co., LLC.
The Library of Graham is offering a free program for the community to display their collections in a showcase each month for visitors to the location. Each month, the Community Collection will show off the hobbies of local residents via the display windows at the entrance of the library.
According to a press release from the library, resident can display items such as vinyls, stamps, figurines or any other type of collection they wish to display for the community.
Graham Police Department located 15-year-old Cadence Upton, of Graham, inside a residence within the city limits Tuesday afternoon. Upton was reported as a missing juvenile to the department Saturday, March 26.
Prior to Upton being located, GPD Chief Brent Bullock said the case was treated as a runaway, based off of information and a note located within Upton’s bedroom. Bullock said Upton had been in contact with her mother twice since being reported as missing.
Following Monday afternoon’s EF-3 tornado striking the city of Jacksboro, the city received a large outpouring of support for search and rescue efforts as well as the early stages of cleanup. Agencies from the city of Graham as well as other entities of Young County were among several entities arriving to assist.
At approximately 3:10 p.m. Monday, a tornado warning was issued for Jack County. Frank Hefner, Jack County Emergency Management Coordinator, said shortly after the alert, first responders were called to begin storm spotting.
Young County Commissioners granted an additional request of $108,250 to Olney Hamilton Hospital during a called session Thursday morning at the Young County Courthouse. The request was made by OHH CEO Michael Huff in a letter dated March 14, 2022. The funds will come from American Rescue Plan Act funding.
The Graham Crisis Center Board announced last week Janna Rasmussen will be stepping into the role as executive director over the nonprofit organization which incorporates the women’s shelter Harry’s House, the area food bank the Food Pantry and the Nifty Thrifty thrift store.
Veterans, community members and other visitors came together at the Young County Warrior Ranch during the Operation Gunsmoke Helicopter Hog Hunt event held last weekend. The event serves not just as a fundraiser for the ranch, but each year builds connections between veterans.
North Central Texas College, Graham Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Solutions North Texas are hosting the Graham Community Job Fair at the beginning of April. Members of the community are invited to the NCTC Graham campus to visit with local employers, have their resume reviewed and learn networking skills.
