By Sam WallerThat buzz of excitement in the air is for the start of the Shackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour this Friday, June 9.The summer reading program starts at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the library with a special presentation by The Bee Man from Stamford.

By Sam WallerTwo Shackelford County 4-H members were cited for their work in the state photography contest this week.Results were announced Monday, June 5 at the State 4-H Roundup in College Station.Faith Fry was awarded Blue Ribbon Quality Awards for the Catch-All and Shadow/Silhouette classes.

By Sam WallerRecent rains have left standing water in several low-lying areas around Albany, creating ideal breeding environments for mosquitoes.At the same time, weather conditions have also prevented city workers from combatting the insects before they become a problem.

By Donnie A. LucasStarting June 1, a legendary Albany financial institution will open for business for the first time in 140 years with a new name.

By Melinda L. LucasDozens of local scholarships were presented to members of the Albany High School Class of 2023 during commencement exercises held last Friday, May 26.

By Donnie A. LucasThe City of Albany swimming pool will open for the summer season with a free Splash Day on Thursday (today) from 12:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.The facility will continue to be open to the public on Tuesdays through Sundays through July.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Dance Theatre Company will present “Seize the Day” this Saturday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Albany High School auditorium.The performance is free to the public with 113 dancers from Albany, Moran, Breckenridge, and Stamford.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour will start Friday, June 9, before moving to Tuesday for the rest of the month.

By Donnie A. LucasTickets are selling fast for the 85th anniversary of the Fort Griffin Fandangle, the local outdoor production that tells the story of the settling of the Clear Fork of the Brazos area over 150 years ago.Show dates this season are June 16-17 and June 23-24.

By Sam WallerSeveral Shackelford County residents placed in events last month at the Western Heritage Classic in Abilene. The festival, which featured the celebration of western life, was held May 9-13.In the ranch rodeo, Green Land & Cattle finished fourth in the team standings with 66.