The Albany Mainstreet Playhouse will bring back a familiar favorite next month with its production of God’s Favorite, a comedy by Neil Simon inspired by the biblical story of Job, with performances scheduled for February 6, 7 and 8.

The Albany Lions closed out the pre-district schedule with a perfect 4-0 showing at the Windthorst Tournament before opening district play with a hard-fought home win over Stamford, continuing a strong start to the 2025-26 season.

The Albany Lady Lions traveled to Haskell on Tuesday, Jan. 6, for district basketball action.The girls lost 21-52, with full results to be reported next week.The Lady Lions secured their first district win of the season last Friday, Jan.

A retirement reception honoring Mike and Pam Bean was held Monday, Jan. 5, at The Feed Store, celebrating more than 20 years of dedication to the Ben Richey Boys Ranch and Family Program.

The new year is always advertised as a time for change. A clean slate. A fresh start. A chance to improve yourself in ways you fully intend to abandon by mid January. New diets, new routines, new outlooks on life.