By Donnie A. LucasAfter a year’s absence due to the pandemic, longtime puppeteers Dan Peeler and Charlie Rose are returning to The Old Jail Art Center for two days of performances of Christmas classics on Dec. 7 and 8.

By Melinda L. LucasThousands of tax statements have been mailed to Shackelford County land, property, and business owners.

By Donnie A. LucasVeterans in the Albany Cemetery will once again be honored during the National Wreaths Across America Day scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 18, with local volunteers fanning out across the cemetery to place the fresh evergreen wreaths on 525 graves.

The Albany Chamber of Commerce will not hold a weekly luncheonon Friday because of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.

By Melinda L. LucasThe long-standing ownership issue at the Rock Hill School voting site has finally been resolved, Shackelford County commissioners learned at Monday’s regular meeting.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 test results increased slightly over the last week based on statistics from one of the three testing facilties, according to county judge Bob Skelton on Monday.

By Sam WallerThe Lighted Christmas Parade will top off Albany’s Small Town Saturday celebration this weekend, wrapping up a full day of events and Christmas shopping in the downtown area.“Just come out and celebrate Albany,” Albany Chamber of Commerce manager Mary Beth Jones said.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral incumbents and two newcomers have started the process of filing for the May 1 primary elections, although none had officially completed the required paperwork as of press time on Monday.The filing deadline for the 2022 primary elections is Dec.

By Sam WallerMoran High School’s senior class presented a Veterans Day program last Thursday with each class member performing a separate part.“We had two veterans attend and some family of other veterans attend,” principal Jo Hise said. “There were about 10 special guests.

By Sam WallerAll seven players on the Moran volleyball team were honored with inclusion on the All-District 6-2A team.Johnnie Hise was voted to the first team with Hannah Rogers being named to the second team.