By Sam WallerThe Landreth Dam bridge reopened to traffic on Saturday, March 26, following the completion of permanent repairs to the historic structure.Traffic in the eastern part of Shackelford County had been disrupted since late November after an excavator struck the crossbeams of each portal.

By Melinda L. LucasAbout a dozen citizens attended an advertised public hearing Monday morning regarding proposed subdivision regulations for the unincorporated portions of Shackelford County.

By Melinda L. LucasDuring the first five minutes of a special called Sunday even­ing meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors, Albany native Brandi Green was selected as the district’s new administrator.

By Donnie A. LucasShackelford County residents who haven’t yet registered to vote have until April 7 to sign up if they want to participate in the special statewide amendment election and the county-wide hospital district election on May 7.

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for the Sampler of the 2022 Ft. Griffin Fandangle are set for the next couple of weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Bank Park in downtown Albany, starting at 7:30 p.m.Director Lorna Ayers is urging people to come to rehearsals since the sampler show is so close.

By Melinda L. LucasAn Albany blood drive is set for today, March 24.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park the bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasThe resignation of Albany ISD technology director Daniel Key was accepted with regrets at the Monday, March 21 meeting of the AISD school board.Superintendent Jonathan Scott announced that Kevin Hill would be filling that position for the remainder of the year.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Membership Drive Crawfish Drive at the Depot on April 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m.“All Chamber members are invited,” Chamber executive secretary Mary Beth Jones said. “This is an appreciation event for all current members.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County 4-H Club enjoyed a busy spring break week with a wide variety of activities.On Thursday, March 17 the club took a field trip to the Old Zoo Nature Trail in Cisco.“We did that just for fun,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said.

By Sam WallerFriendship Baptist Church is taking donations to help with relief efforts for tornado victims in Jacksboro, according to pastor Paul Johnston.Jacksboro was struck Monday by a line of storms that left a two-mile wide strip of damage.