Barbara Ann Myers
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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.
October 2022
New sheriff’s department employee introduced
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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.
TRUCK STOP
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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. Crews from various county agencies, including the Edgewood Police Department, Edgewood Fire Department, Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Department of Transportation, all responded to the scene and helped to manage traffic while the 18-wheeler was put back on its wheels and the asphalt could be cleared. No major injuries were reported as a result of the accident.
East Texas Crisis Center to hold domestic violence vigil
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For more than four decades, the East Texas Crisis Center has established itself as a safe haven for those impacted by family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and violent crime. In Van Zandt County those efforts date back to 1991 and include a wide range of services including crisis intervention, safety planning, support groups, peer counseling, shelter, economic education classes, community resources and information, legal advocacy, limited financial assistance, transportation to emergency shelter and medical accompaniment.
“ Keep the FAITH, Keep the FIGHT”
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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. She has worked over 12 hours a day, 6 days a week at the Body Shop and loved building the business with her late husband, Ricky, and son, Corley.
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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.
APPRECIATION
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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. Honored and presented with a certificate of appreciation were Don Kirkpatrick, County Judge; Tim West, County Commissioner Precinct 4; and Sandra Plaster, JP Precinct 2. Approximatley 75 people attended the come and go reception.
Adult, teen volunteers needed at library
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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.
Prayer rally held at VZ County Courthouse
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On Sunday morning, Oct. 9, members of St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton gathered with their pastor, Rev. Jesudoss Thomas outside the Van Zandt County Courthouse to pray for religious freedom, the sanctity of life, the conversion of sinners, and the growth of faith, hope and love.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 5-Oct.