By Melinda L. LucasDuring Monday’s meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners, county judge Robert Skelton formally announced that he will retire at the end of his current four-year term.Observing the regular session, held at the Aztec Theater because of district court that day, were 10 local...

By Sam WallerMoran students spent the week building up spirit for homecoming weekend with a series of dress-up days.The week started with the patriotic ’Merica Monday, followed by the Hawaiian-themed Tiki Tuesday and Pajama Day on Wednesday.

By Sam WallerSpots are still available for the Albany Masonic Lodge Scholarship Golf Tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23 at Albany Golf Course.Entries will be accepted until the start of play.Entry fee for the four-person scramble is $300 per team.

By Sam WallerBucky Nail and Charles Barrett were reelected to three-year terms on the board of directors of the Albany Golf Club.The elections were held Oct. 9 as part of the club’s annual business meeting and club championship.Club president Randy Walker said the focus now turns to preparing for...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus dropped a little last week, with 15 positive cases reported by the local testing facilities.According to an update from Shackelford County Judge Robert Skelton, 38 tests were administered Oct. 11-15, resulting in four fewer...

By Sam WallerContests, prizes and themed days will be featured throughout next week as Albany ISD students participate in the 2021 Red Ribbon Campaign.The campaign educates students and the general public about drug and alcohol abuse.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany graduate Emily Raymond made a stop by her father’s science class at Albany High School on Tuesday prior to embarking on a six-week trip to Great Britain to complete research for her doctoral dissertation.Raymond, who graduated in the AHS Class of 2009, spoke to the class...

By Sam WallerFirst United Methodist Church will “step out of camp” Sunday as it holds Family Day at the Stasney Ranch cookshack.Starting at 10:00 a.m., the day will be one of singing, testimonies, preaching, and fellowship, Rev. Tim Trimble said.“The whole church family is invited to be out there,”...

By Sam WallerNeighbors in Need will conduct a garage sale starting at 8:00 a.m. Saturday.Lori Reames said the sale is to raise funds to purchase needed items.“The proceeds will mainly go toward heaters at this time of the year for people who need them,” Reames said.

By Sam WallerTwenty-four students from Albany Junior/Senior High School, four from each grade level, have been selected to serve as student council and senior ambassadors for the Feed Store.