By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases administered locally continued to drop last week as the spike earlier in the month seems to be subsiding.The number of positive test results dropped to 22 positive cases based on tests administered at the three local testing sites.

By Donnie A. LucasResound Networks, the company that was awarded a substantial bid to provide expanded and improved internet services in Shackelford County, has begun offering plans to both residential and commercial customers.

By Melinda L.

By Donnie A. LucasIn-person early voting for the March 1 primary elections starts Monday, Feb. 14 and continues until Friday, Feb. 25, with balloting taking place in the first floor lobby of the Shackelford County Courthouse.Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Cynthia Ann Alexander Wade, 61, of Moran passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Feb. 9 at the Moran Community Center.

Carroll Wayne Hogan Sr., age 89, went to his heavenly home Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 9, followed by graveside service at Murray Cemetery in Carbon, Texas. A complete obituary will be published next week.

 John Wallace Palm, 86, of Sheridan, Wyoming passed away on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. A graveside service is set for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 in Albany, Texas, with a reception following at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church.— —

Sue Peacock, age 81 of Albany, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Albany Cemetery with Rev. Dannie Lee officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

By Sam WallerRegistration is winding down for the upcoming youth baseball season with information available at Nancy Smith Elementary School.

By Sam WallerThe Moran FFA meat judging team finished 36th last week at the Fort Worth stock show in its first competition of the year.Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson said the six-person team placed solidly in the middle of the field of about 60 entries.