By Melinda L. LucasDirectors voted to increase hourly rates for most local ambulance workers at Monday’s meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board meeting, acting on recommendations from EMS director Mateo Millan at last month’s session.

Albany News readers and advertisers are asked to be aware that no newspaper will be published, either in print or online, during the week of July 4.“There will not be an edition on Thursday, July 7,” said News editor Melinda Lucas.

By Donnie A. LucasA variety of activities are planning for the second weekend of performances for the Fort Griffin Fandangle on Friday and Saturday.

By Sam WallerThere is still time to purchase raffle tickets for the Albany Study Club’s annual quilt raffle with the drawing to be held Saturday, June 25, and the winner to be announced before the final performance of the Fort Griffin Fandangle.

By Sam WallerFour Shackelford County 4-H members competed in the District 7 Horse Show last week at San Angelo, with two bringing home prizes.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions wrapped up another stellar year with a top-10 finish in the University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup standings.Albany tied for ninth in the Class 2A standings with 44 points, sharing the spot with Centerville, Lovelady, and Timpson.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour concludes it four-week run Tuesday, June 28, but may be extended, according to organizer Janna Ledbetter.Next Tuesday’s story hour will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

By Melinda L. LucasSeniors who are a part of the Class of 2023, along with their parents and guardians, are asked to attend a meeting set for this coming Sunday afternoon, June 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Albany High School auditorium.

By Sam WallerAnother youth sports camp conducted by Albany coaches is scheduled for early next week.The Albany Volleyball Camp will be held Monday-Wednesday, June 27-29.Cost for the volleyball camp is $25 per camper and includes a T-shirt.Sessions will be 8:30-9:30 a.m.

By Melinda L. LucasPets of all shapes, colors, and sizes are welcome at the annual Fandangle Pet Parade Saturday, June 25  beginning at 10:00 a.m.The parade will take place at the Bank Park with prizes awarded for Best Dressed, Most Creative, Most Unique Pet, and Best Fandangle Costume.