By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs took some steps in the right direction Friday, Oct. 7 but fell 64-16 at Vernon Northside in their final nondistrct game.The Bulldogs (0-7) have their open date this week before starting District 14-1A Division II play Friday, Oct.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs suffered a pair of three-set losses last week as the schedule finally reached district play.The Lady Bulldogs played their second district match Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Rising Star. Results will be reported next week.On Saturday, Oct.

By Sam WallerMoran’s one-act play cast and crew will perform its fall show at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the school auditorium.The troupe will perform “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” a mashup of several Brother Grimm tales.Tickets for the performance are $5 at the door.

Robert Ingle, age 43, of Nebraska, formerly of Albany, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 8 at the First United Methodist Church in Albany with Pastor Bob Heidecker officiating.

By Melinda L. LucasThe circus is coming to town, and despite the fact that there is an out-of-town varsity football game that same night, good crowds of elementary students and their parents are expected to attend the two performances.

By Sam WallerFort Griffin State Historic Site will offer a look at the way things used to be this weekend with its annual Living History Days.The event will run 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8.“All folks have to do is come out to Fort Griffin,” site manager Mitch Baird said.

By Melinda L. LucasWork finally began Saturday on the long-awaited rebuilding of the parking lot at the Shackelford County Courthouse, with plans to be finished in the next three weeks.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Fandangle Association has set its annual membership meeting for next Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Studebaker building (Musselman office), located at 324 South 2nd St.The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasAs scheduled, Albany families can pick up their October food commodities this Friday, Oct. 7 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.However, the pickup location has changed slightly.

By Donnie A. LucasPlans for 2022 Homecoming festivities are mostly set for Friday, Oct. 14 with students and exes gathering for a pep rally, parade, and football game where homecoming royalty will be presented at the half.The homecoming game is planned for Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m.