By Melinda L. Lucas Shackelford County Hospital District board members started the process of hiring a new administrator at a meeting on Monday, June 28 after Jera Fairley opted not to sign a new contract and left the district’s employment about a month ago.

By Jillian Lucas The 83rd anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle came to a close this past weekend after its final performance of the year. Performance Recap “I thought that this year’s show was very well received,” said director Lorna Ayers.

By Melinda L. Lucas Several Albany residents spoke at the Shackelford County commissioners meeting on Monday morning, June 28 concerning the smell emitted by a new rendering plant on the edge of town.

By Jillian Lucas Four  Moran ISD agricultural students headed to the West Texas A&M Meat Judging camp Sunday, June 20. This is the first time that Moran FFA students have participated in this type of event.

By Jillian Lucas Vendors of all kinds are welcome at the Moran Open Air Market being held June 25 to June 27. Hosted by N House Cafe on the property directly behind the Red Barn, the market will be open Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

By Sidney Bartee Albany High School cheerleaders will hold a Cubs Cheer Camp from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. begining Monday, July 26 through Wednesday, July 28 at the AHS gym. The camp is open to future cheerleaders age three to incoming sixth graders.

By Sidney Bartee Members of the Albany Athletic Booster Club invite all junior high and high school athlete parents and interested community members to attend a meeting on Monday, June 28 at the Feed Store at 6:00 p.m.

By Sandy Morris ResourceCare has announced the date for the third annual CareFest fundraiser that benefits six Big Country communities. The one-day music festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 28 beginning at 1:00 p.m.

By Jillian Lucas Children lined the streets of downtown Albany Saturday afternoon in anticipation of catching heaps of candy thrown from the floats and wagons of the 2021 Fort Griffin Fandangle Parade participants.

By Melinda L. Lucas Parents are reminded to stop by the Albany News office to pick up photo packets of players in various spring and summer sports league.  Packages that weren’t paid in advance or charged to established accounts can be ordered when paid for.