By Donnie A. LucasThanks in part to perfect spring weather, spectators and vintage car and truck owners came out in droves to downtown Albany last Saturday for the 15th annual Albany Classic Car Show.

By Donnie A. LucasThanks in part to perfect spring weather, spectators and vintage car and truck owners came out in droves to downtown Albany last Saturday for the 15th annual Albany Classic Car Show.

By Melinda L. LucasLocal paramedic Mateo Millan was offered and accepted the position of EMS director after members of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors met in closed session for about 30 minutes Monday night, April 18.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Johnnie Hise and Hannah Rogers were recognized last week by two coaches associations for their academic achievements with inclusion on academic all-state girls basketball teams.

Children in Moran will have the opportunity to practice their egg hunting skills on Saturday, April 16 at the Chuck Reynolds Memorial Park.The annual Easter egg hunt will be hosted by the Moran Volunteer Fire Department and the Moran City Park and will begin at 11:00 a.m.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District will go to a four-day school week for the 2022-23 school year, superintendent Dr. John Denson announced.Denson said the MISD school board formally adopted the calendar for the next school year at its meeting Friday, March 25.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners heard a report from Clifford Teinert about the historic bridge at Fort Griffin, the object of vandalism over the last few years.

By Melinda L. LucasRepresentatives of local organizations and boards that award scholarships to Albany High School graduates are asked to collect applications from Ann Riley at the AHS office on Wednesday, April 20.

By Sam WallerThe Albany FFA chapter competed in the Big Country District and Area 4 contests Wednesday, April 13, at Tarleton State University in Stephenville.

By Melinda L. LucasIn only six weeks, the senior class of Albany High school will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas.After the ceremony, the graduates will enjoy the tradition of Project Graduation, which is the alcohol and drug-free event that concludes a student’s experience at AHS.