October 2022

Body 1939-2022 A celebration of life for Barbara Ann Myers, 82, of Edgewood, was held Thursday, October 13, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Edgewood. Barbara was laid to rest at the Owyhee Cemetery in Nyssa Or.

Body A new employee in the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department was introduced by VZC Sheriff Joe Carter Oct. 12 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

Body Traffic along FM 859 near the Edgewood city limits was brought to a standstill for hours Oct. 11 after an 18-wheeler hauling asphalt rolled over.

Body Ragle inspires many with fight against breast cancer Sue Ragle has been a resident of Canton since 1986 and has worked alongside her family at Canton Paint and Body for over 30 years.

Body The Ben Wheeler Hog Festival kicks off this Friday night Oct. 21 at The Forge Bar and Grill in downtown Ben Wheeler, where the Hog Pageant will be held, and the Hog Queen will be crowned.

Body The Republican Women of Van Zandt County hosted an appreciation reception for elected officials leaving office at the end of the year Oct. 7 at the Blackwell House in Canton.

Body We had a great time at the Friends of the Library Book Fair last week. The sale was well attended and lots of books were sold.

Body On Sunday morning, Oct. 9, members of St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton gathered with their pastor, Rev.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 5-Oct.