By Melinda L. LucasWith just over a week remaining in the filing period for several local May 6 elections, only incumbents have signed up for terms on one of the six boards or councils subject to election, and so far, there are no opposed races.Board member posts and council positions are subject...

By Melinda L. LucasGrandparents Week at Nancy Smith Elementary is set for next week, Feb. 13-17, according to principal John Gallagher.The Parent-Teachers Organization will host the annual Book Fair in the cafeteria on the same days.The books will be set up on the stage in the cafeteria for...

By Sam WallerAlbany High School seniors are offering an evening of childcare as a Project Graduation fund­raiser, 6:30-10:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Youth Center.Cost is $30 per child for the entire evening, with a Friday night registration deadline and a limit of about 30 children.For...

By Donnie A. LucasIt promises to be another who-done-it at the Whitney Saturday night with the performance of a murder-mystery dinner theater.While the ticket deadline was Monday, organizer and writer/director Ragan Riley reported a large number of tickets were sold for the production.

By Donnie A. LucasThree board members were re-elected and another was voted in for the first time by the Albany chamber of Commerce last Friday.As part of the annual membership meeting of the organization, the directors were elected to three-year terms by the members, followed by the board...

By Donnie A. LucasFans of Albany Live performances at the Aztec will have to wait until March to enjoy a show unless they already have tickets to the sold-out Charlie Robison concert on Feb. 18.The local non-profit announced its spring series in December and have already had two sell-outs in as...

Dear Editor:It was the middle of December, 1960. President Eisenhower was getting ready to hand over the reins to President elect Kennedy. On the radio, Johnny Horton was singing about going North to Alaska. And I was in the eighth grade and living in Temple, Texas.

By Sam WallerThe annual Albany Cub Scout Pinewood Derby was held Monday, Feb. 6 at the Scout Hut with Gannon Rankin taking first place overall.A total of four Scouts from the Wolf and Bear Dens took part in the event.

By Melinda L. LucasRepresentatives of local organizations and boards that award scholarships to Albany High School graduates are asked to contact Ann Riley at the AHS office by Monday, March 27.The office will be closed for spring break March 13-17for spring break and will reopen for regular hours...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions officially punched their ticket for the postseason Friday, Feb. 3 with a 45-30 victory at Stamford.The Lions (12-3 overall, 8-2 district) still have a shot at the District 10-2A championship.