By Melinda L. LucasThe annual Splash Day at the Albany city pool is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1.The facility will be open free of charge to the general public from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. to start the beginning of the summer.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 tests inched up slightly last week as reported by the two local health clinics.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Study Club will hold its annual Quilt Show during the Fort Griffin Fandangle with a hand-pieced quilt being raffled to raise funds for scholarships given by the club.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School counselors will host a dual-credit meeting in the AHS library starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3.Jenny Scott and Michaela Bradford will present the dual-credit course offerings for the 2022-2023 school year.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany band students ended the school year last Thursday with a concert showcasing each band both separately and combined.Several students were also recognized with awards during the program that included several selections from each band’s contest music.

By Sam WallerRain forced the Nancy Smith Elementary School Field Day indoors earlier this week, but it couldn’t delay the start of summer vacation. Albany schools wrapped up the 2021-22 year today with early release at 2:30 p.m.Before that, a junior high awards ceremony was scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerDespite a late change of plans, First Baptist Church of Albany enjoyed a good attendance Sunday, May 22 for its annual Bible presentation to the Albany High School senior class.

Five Albany High School seniors were presented with Albany Masonic Lodge scholarships at a special meeting held at the Lodge on Thursday, May 19 for recipients and family members.

By Sam WallerAlbany Methodist Church will honor retiring pastor Tim Trimble with a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at The Feed Store.Trimble is retiring after more than 16 years in the ministry, the last nine in Albany.

By Donnie A. LucasWith just three weeks remaining before the opening date, rehearsals for the Fort Griffin Fandangle are going very well, according to artistic director Lorna Ayers.“We have had a great response by cast members this year,” Ayers said.