By Melinda L. LucasNo action was taken other than approving the minutes and bills during a brief meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors on Monday, March 20.

By Sam WallerRecent rains have left standing water in several low-lying areas around Albany, creating ideal breeding environments for mosquitoes.At the same time, weather conditions have also prevented city workers from combatting the insects before they become a problem.

By Sam WallerTwo Shackelford County 4-H members were cited for their work in the state photography contest this week.Results were announced Monday, June 5 at the State 4-H Roundup in College Station.Faith Fry was awarded Blue Ribbon Quality Awards for the Catch-All and Shadow/Silhouette classes.

By Sam WallerThat buzz of excitement in the air is for the start of the Shackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour this Friday, June 9.The summer reading program starts at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the library with a special presentation by The Bee Man from Stamford.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Team GreaseWorm not only completed the Nail Ranch Buffalo Run Adventure Challenge, but did so with no mechanical failures.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lion baseball team’s annual Long Ball fundraiser has been scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11 at the high school field.In addition to viewing a little baseball action, attendees can also play trivia for prizes.

By Sam WallerA total of 30 members from the Albany High School Class of 2023 took part in the Project Graduation party, with 20 staying until the end of the all-night event.Members of the Albany Lion baseball team left early because of playoff games the next day.The party, which began at 10:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerPlans have been finalized for Albany Junior/Senior High’s summer conditioning program, which will start Monday, June 12.The program is open to all incoming seventh through 12th graders who plan to participate in interscholastic sports.Summer workouts are subject to UIL regulations.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions golf team was among three teams honored at a reception Sunday, June 4 by the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame in Abilene.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Landon Kreit­ler showed his skills Friday-Tuesday, June 3-6 at the Angelo State Cheer and Mascot Camp.Kreitler, an incoming junior, will serve as mascot for the Albany cheer program starting this fall.