By Kathy Thomson Books, posters, and educational products for next week’s annual Scholastic Book Fair were expected to arrive at Nancy Smith Elementary School this morning and as of press time on Tuesday, volunteers were still wanted to work during a few slots during the book fair, as well as...

By Kathy Thomson One Act Play (OAP) co-director Jenny Scott and 18 Albany High School students are preparing for their University Interscholastic League district competition next month. The 2A District 8 OAP meet will be held in Stamford on Thursday, March 5.

By Kathy Thomson In response to recent inquiries by readers who were wondering if Albany currently has a food pantry, The Albany News contacted ResourceCare program assistant Ragan Riley for information about the assistance they offer.

The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, Feb. 12, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.

By Kathy Thomson Albany Sports Center took three cheer teams to the Varsity Spirit Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders National Championship in Arlington on Saturday, Feb. 1, and along with the team awards, one Albany participant was named for an individual honor.

By Kathy Thomson Matthew Key was the overall winner in the Albany Cub Scouts’ annual Pinewood Derby race that was held at the Scout Hut on Tuesday, Jan. 28, taking home the top trophy. Cubmaster Jacey Shack and Den Leaders Dan Key, Crystal Herrell, and Robert Rogers organized the event.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion basketball team picked up their first district win last week against Cross Plains, then added a second mark in the win column this week over Roscoe. The Lions hosted the Plowboys on Tuesday, putting up a 47-32 win to start the second round of district.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions locked up a playoff berth on Tuesday with a victory over Roscoe, improving to 5-3 in district for third place with two district games remaining in the regular season.

By Donnie A. Lucas The future of competitive sports in Albany was reshuffled somewhat this week when the University Interscholastic League conducted the bi-annual realignment of schools, which forms districts for various sports and academic competition for the next two school years.

By Donnie A. Lucas Workouts for both baseball and softball have started at the high school, with the softball team to open the season on Feb. 18. The baseball team isn’t on the schedule to play its season opener until Feb. 27 during the local tournament.