By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Library recently dedicated a bench outside its main entrance in memory of librarian Carolyn Waller, who died in December 2020.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners got serious about implementing formal regulations for subdivisions in unincorporated portions of the county, setting a date for a public hearing with plans to adopt the proposed regulations immediately after the hearing.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany city council members proposed a budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year starting April 1 and set a date for a public hearing during their regular session on Monday, March 14 at the Aztec Theater.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases tested locally has continued to fall over the last two weeks, with just three positive cases last week and four the week before.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany ISD students and staff are out of school this week for spring break, returning to their classrooms on Monday, March 21.The school will pick up the regular schedule on Monday, with only two more holidays remaining in the 2021-2022 school year.

By Sam WallerRehearsals for next month’s Fort Griffin Fandangle Sampler at Rey­nolds Bend will pick up next week with two sessions scheduled.The cast and crew conducted a second rehearsal Tuesday, March 15 at the Aztec Theater. Next week, rehearsals will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Violet “Vi” Newman was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on March 9, 2022 in Hawley, Texas.She was born to Edgar and Melinda Hudson on March 7, 1937 in Kent, Margate England. She was the eleventh child out of twelve.

By Sam WallerMoran senior Johnnie Hise was presented with the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award Wednesday, March 2, during the monthly meeting of the Lee’s Legion chapter at the Lord’s Old Time Gospel Church in Breckenridge.

By Sam WallerThree members of the Moran Bulldogs boys basketball team earned spots on the All-District 13-1A team, which was selected by vote of district coaches.Senior Arren Hawley was named to the second team, while sophomore Caleb York and freshman Ellis Hise received honorable mention.

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District will have to make up two days missed because of weather cancellations, principal Jo Hise announced.Moran will now attend class on Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, which were originally scheduled as school holidays.