By Melinda L. LucasThis Sunday afternoon, July 31, Albany High School students who are interested in dual-credit classes through Cisco College are asked to meet at the secondary library starting at 2:00 p.m., along with one or both of their parents.The session was originally scheduled for June 3...

By Sam WallerCommunity Vacation Bible School and inaugural R.O.P.E. program closed out its four-night run Wednesday, July 27 with a Family Night and pool party.The programs, which are sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance, were a rousing success, according to organizer Angie Hinshaw.“Our...

By Sam WallerCloset Angels held a Teacher Appreciation Tuesday fundraiser Tuesday, July 26 in preparation for its Back to School Bash.The Back to School Bash is scheduled for 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. next Monday, Aug. 1.Heather Nitschke, Daivis Gallagher, and Brandi Lehew organized Tuesday’s event,...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases increased last week, continuing a trend of more local cases over the last month.The weekly report by county judge Bob Skelton issued Tuesday reported 11 positive test results out of 19 tests given at the two local health clinics for the period...

By Sam WallerThe Albany City Pool will close for the summer after Sunday, July 31, but will remain available for parties already booked, according to manager Meghan Walser.“We will have normal pool hours until then,” Walser said.

By Sam WallerFour Moran faculty members took part this week in a workshop on self care for educators.Moran teachers Gay Williams, Carly Henson, Betty Galvan, and Anita Wheat attended the program presented by the Region 14 Education Service Center on Monday, July 25 at Southern Hills Church in...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions will start getting ready for the 2022 football season with their first preseason workout at 8:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1.Lions head coach Denney Faith said he expects between 40 and 50 players to take part in the program this year."We’ve been passing out all their gear...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball program will begin preseason practice at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1 at the Albany Junior/Senior High gymnasium in preparation for the upcoming season.“The girls will need to be here about 7:15 a.m. to make sure they get all of their equipment,” Lady Lions...

By Sam WallerParticipants in the Albany Lions and Lady Lions cross country program will report for the start of preseason workouts at 8:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1 at the high school gym foyer.The new season sees the return of coach Ginger Norton, who last coached the program in 2013.

By Sam WallerFans of Albany Lions and Lady Lions athletics will get to meet members of fall sports teams for football, volleyball, and cross country Monday, Aug. 8 at the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s Ice Cream Supper at the Bank Park.Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. with player introductions...