The Fort Griffin Fandangle Parade will take place this Saturday, June 22, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and making two passes through downtown Albany. The annual event coincides with the second night of performances at the Prairie Theater.
This year’s parade marshals are Donnie and Melinda Lucas, longtime owners and publishers of The Albany News. The couple recently stepped down after decades at the helm of the local newspaper.
By Melinda Lucas
The Old Jail Art Center will bring history to life this Saturday, June 21 with two special events celebrating the Fort Griffin Fandangle and local heritage – part of its larger lineup of free, family-friendly activities this summer.
The Albany City Council held its regular meeting Monday, June 16 at the Aztec Theater, addressing a full agenda that included safety concerns, public works updates, and new fire department needs.
The Albany Golf Club’s 100th anniversary celebration teed off in style this past weekend, with 40 teams and 120 players participating in the Centennial Classic tournament. The two-day event included morning and afternoon flights on both Friday and Saturday, with strong attendance and competitive scores.
On Saturday, between rounds, club members gathered for a commemorative photo—recreating a tradition from the 1920s when the club was first established.
