The annual Trick or Treat for Change sponsored by the Albany student council has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus, according to secondary principal Glen Hill.

By Donnie A. Lucas Like several other local events such as the Fall Fest and homecoming parade, the 23rd annual Running Man event sponsored by the Feed Store has been cancelled for this year due COVID-19 concerns.

By Lynsi Musselman The Old Jail Art Center is now offering a monthly arts and crafts workshop series through a subscription box format. OJAC education director Erin Whitmore said that each month, subscribers will receive a supply kit and coordinating video that is password protected.

The Albany News’ 15th annual holiday recipe section will be published in one month, with favorite recipes being solicited from all ages of current and former Albany and Moran chefs and bakers. “We’re looking forward to getting this underway,” said News editor Melinda Lucas.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany Lion football team picked up its fourth straight shutout last Friday, entertaining the 2020 homecoming crowd with a 61-0 win over the visiting Ranger Bulldogs. The Lions are now 6-1 overall, including a 3-0 mark in the District 8-2A  Div. II race.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion volleyball team traveled to Hawley on Tuesday with the district title on the line, suffering their first district loss in five sets to tie with the Lady Bearcats for the District 6-2A championship.

By Donnie A. Lucas A combined seventh and eighth grade Cub football team traveled to Ranger last Thursday, picking up a 34-0 win. The two junior high teams will combine again this week to play Santo on Friday at Robert Nail Stadium. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The high school cross country girls ran at two meets over the last week in preparation for the district meet set for Wednesday, Oct. 28 in Anson. The pair of Briley Tabor and Brylee Moore ran at Anson on Oct.

By Donnie A. Lucas The seventh and eighth grade Lady Cubs volleyball teams have had a successful run over the last two weeks, with the seventh grade ending the season undefeated The eighth graders will finish out their season with a game on Tuesday, Oct. 27 in Strawn, set to start at 4:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The JV Lion football team met a freshmen squad from Stephenville in Ranger last Thursday, and the Lions came away with a 28-0 victory. The team will host Santo in a district JV bout on Friday at Robert Nail Stadium. Kickoff is planned for 6:15 p.m.