Antone Bernstein, age 90 of Albany, passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Tom Chandler officiating. Interment followed in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Joye “Loraine” Edgar, age 77 of Sweetwater, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. A memorial service was held Friday, Jan. 28 at the Albany Cemetery with Pastor Luke Spraberry officiating. Services have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.Joye Loraine Fancher was born Nov.

Bart “Randy” Hobbs, age 72 of Albany, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. Graveside funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 29 at Albany Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Pleasant officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive ­COVID-19 test results dropped significantly last week to 68 positive cases based on tests administered at the three local testing sites.A total of 110 tests were given for the week of Jan.

By Sam WallerThe 2022 Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association’s county livestock show, which was dedicated to the memory of Monte Lewis, wrapped up Saturday, Jan. 22, with a premium sale for show participants.

By Donnie A. LucasTickets are still available for the upcoming Chris Knight concert set for Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Aztec Theater.The performance is sponsored by Albany Live, a nonprofit organized last fall to bring live musical events to Albany.

By Melinda L. LucasTaxes assessed during 2021 are officially due next week, on Monday, Jan. 31.Payments made in person at 132 Hill St. will be accepted through the end of that work day, as will mailed payments postmarked no later than Jan. 31, 2022.Online payments at www.shackelfordcad.

By Melinda L. LucasDuring a Jan. 24 session, Shackelford County commissioners took action on several agenda items that had been tabled for one or more meetings, including the use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFR) funds to upgrade switches in the county’s technical infrastructure.

By Donnie A. LucasFiling opened last Wednesday, Jan. 19 for the local May 7 elections, with a few incumbents signing up for another term so far.Candidates have until Friday, Feb. 18 to have their names placed on the ballot of any of the local elections.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting after the noon luncheon on Friday, Feb. 4 at the Beehive to elect two directors.“Everyone is welcome,” Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said.