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According to Gallup’s 2021 Economy and Personal Finance survey, the average individual in the United States is retiring earlier than many people might expect.
September 2022
New program helps older residents make best use of limited funds
Rising prices affect all of us, but are particularly challenging for older adults on fixed incomes. Approximately one in 10 persons rely on Social Security only and received a 2022 cost of living increase that’s well below the inflation rate.
Shirley Jean Valentine
Funeral services for Shirley Jean Valentine, 87, of Edgewood, were held on Sept. 6, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Edgewood.
Sylvia Gladys Ramzy
Funeral services for Sylvia Gladys Ramzy, 90, of Edgewood, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Bright Star Baptist Church in Wills Point.
James Robertson
James Robertson of Garland passed away Sept. 2, 2022.
Driskill of Van wins Football Contest No. 1
With a winning percentage of 74, Rob Driskill of Van is the winner of Football Contest No. 1 in the Van Zandt News.
Lady Dogs finish second at home tourney
DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Lady Dogs played host to some of the top volleyball programs from across the area last week, hosting teams from Blue Ridge, Westwood, Sulphur Springs, Miller Grove, Canton, Brownsboro, Caddo Mills, Van, Cayuga, Farmersville and Wills Point for...
Runners compete at Kaufman event
Van Zandt County was well represented at Kaufman’s annual Run with the Lions event last week with four schools, Canton, Fruitvale, Martins Mill and Wills Point, all entered to compete.
