By Sam WallerAlbany’s Prairie Star Deli & Grill will be closed for at least two weeks to undergo remodeling following the sale of the business.

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By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners worked through a fairly routine agenda when they met on Monday, April 10, adjourning after only about 30 minutes.

By Sam WallerProject Graduation is selling raffle tickets for a PS5 gaming system to raise funds for the Class of 2023 graduation party.Tickets are one for $5 or five for $20, with the drawing to be held May 8.To purchase tickets, contact Project Graduation organizer Amanda Tabor at 325-762-0320.

By Sam WallerMatthews Memorial Presbyterian Church will hold a fundraising concert and auction Sunday, April 16 in support of its youth mission trip this summer to Belize.

By Sam WallerThe First Baptist Church youth ministry has two fundraising events on the schedule to help cover costs of attending summer camps.At 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 22, FBC youth will hold a bake sale at Bank Park.“Sales will all be by donation,” FBC youth pastor Eduardo San Lucas said.

By Melinda L. LucasA couple of annual events have been scheduled in the near future, according to Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins.

By Donnie A. LucasAbout 100 old and new members of the Albany Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a crawfish boil last Thursday, with directors and other volunteers cooking up mounds of crawfish and fried fish.“I think it was a big hit again this year,” Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Old Jail Art Center’s Teen Docent Corps will host Slow Art Day this Saturday, April 15, with student workers on hand from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to discuss artwork with museum visitors.

By Sam WallerAmong topics discussed Tuesday, April 11 at the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association annual meeting was the creation of a Shackelford County Horse Show.