By Lynsi Musselman Camp Jam, meaning Jesus and me, is ready to kick into full gear Thursday, July 16. The camp, organized by First Baptist Church, will host youth going into eighth through 12th grades.

By Lynsi Musselman Community Vacation Bible School 2020 will begin Sunday, July 26 and continue through Wednesday, July 29 at First Baptist Church Albany. “Concrete and Cranes” will begin Sunday at 5:00 p.m. with dinner in the fellowship hall. Activities start at 5:30 p.m.

By Lynsi Musselman The reopening of the Shackelford County Library continues with the transition to regular hours of Monday through Thursday 12:00 to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. The library was open on Mondays in June and is still limited to four patrons at a time.

By Lynsi Musselman The Monday, July 20 deadline is approaching quickly for the Old Jail Art Center’s virtual summer camps. Education director Erin Whitmore said camp slots are still available for families to register for the August camps and receive their free mailed camp kit.

By Lynsi Musselman With clear summer nights in the forecast for the coming weekend, the crescent moon and bright Venus will appear luminous in the sky at Fort Griffin State Historical Site.

By Donnie A. Lucas Local athletes entering grades 7-12 got a break from summer conditioning and sport specific training last week but were back working this week.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Yard Goats, a local baseball 14U travel team, won the championship at the Nokona Iron Jacket VII Baseball Festival for the 14 & under age group. The tournament was held in Nocona, Texas and sponsored by the famous Nokona baseball glove manufacturer located there.

By Melinda L. Lucas Starting with this issue, The Albany News print version will not be on newsstands until early Thursday morning. The paper is now being printed in Lubbock as a result of decisions made by the parent company of the Abilene Reporter-News.

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany Athletic Booster Club met July 1 to elect new officers and begin making plans for the annual Hamburger Supper and other fall events. Officers elected at the meeting are Shawnee Tischler – president, Stephen Kayga – vice president, and Tisha Wilkins – secretary.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany Cubs Cheer Camp 2020 will be held Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, July 29, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Parents of girls three years old through sixth grade can register their daughters starting now through the first day of camp.