By Melinda L. Lucas Summer reading at the Shackelford County Library will continue throughout the summer instead of ending this week as initially planned.

By Melinda L. Lucas Three Shackelford County employees with several decades of county experience were recognized at Monday’s regular commissioners meeting, with plans made for a retirement reception this week.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Softball Association met Tuesday, June 18 at the county library to select board members and elect officers. President Beth Roysdon and vice president Amy McDaniel were elected May 28. Remaining officers and board members were chosen last Tuesday.

By Nolan Davis As the Fourth of July quickly approaches, Shackelford County residents are encouraged to take necessary safety precautions when celebrating and using fireworks.

By Donnie A. Lucas Summer conditioning programs for both boys and girls entering grades 7-12 are well underway at the high school campus.

By Kathy Thomson Around 40 people attended the Shackelford County Range and Pasture Tour on Tuesday, June 25. “We had lots of great speakers,” said local county extension agent Michaela Bradford. “It was a good educational event.”

The city of Albany will receive a sales tax allotment of $46,797 from the state this June. The amount is up 31.38 percent from the $35,618 payment received in June of 2018.

Special Fandangle activities are on the Old Jail Art Center’s schedule over the next two weeks, starting with a Native American Dance exhibition this Saturday afternoon and ending up a Family Festival “Round Up” on June 29.

The Moran Independent School District has filled their two vacant staff positions, according to MISD superintendent Danny Freeman. “They haven’t been by to sign contracts yet, but we have verbal agreements with both of them,” said Freeman.  John Hughes will be the new football coach for Moran.

A monthly country and western musical will continue this month on Saturday, June 22 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Moran Community Center. Moran singer-songwriter M.L. “Marty” Clifford is coordinating the event, which got underway last month.