April 2023

Cody Campbell, 41, and his wife, Karen, have two children, Jones and Jack. He is self-employed working as an outfitter/ hunting guide and as a realtor.

Mark McClanahan, 61, and his wife, Carla, have five children, Carter, MarLee, Christopher, Jason, and Cason. He serves as Director of Maintenance for the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NETRMA).

Judson Moore is 47 and is married to Stephanie. Moore said, “It is a strong faith in the Lord, experience in law enforcement, relationships in the community and school district, a willingness to listen and learn that makes me the best candidate for the Van ISD Board of Trustees.

Shannon Johnson, 53, and her husband, Zach, have three children; Hannah, 22; Grace, 21; and Sophie, 16. She is self-employed.

The Grand Saline Lady Indians accomplished a pair of goals on Tuesday night against Edgewood, building up positive momentum with the playoffs looming just over the horizon sweep of the Lady Dogs.

editor@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Bulldogs made their way to Grand Saline on Tuesday night, taking on the Indians for the first of two scheduled district matchups between the programs this season.

Athletes representing the Canton and Van track and field programs made their way to Lindale April 12, squaring off against competitors from Athens, Brownsboro, Cumberland Academy, Lindale and Mabank at this year’s District 16-4A Meet.

The Van Vandals crossed paths with a familiar foe this week, making the short drive to Brownsboro to take on the Bears in a District 16-4A tilt April 18. Two bad innings would prove to be the difference in the contest as Brownsboro powered its way to a 10-1 win over the Vandals.

The Van Lady Vandals staked their claim as the top program in District 16-4A last week, upending the Athens Lady Hornets 5-0 behind a stellar pitching performance from freshman Jailey Potter and timely hitting offensively.

1931-2023 Celebration of Life Services for William Robert “Bob” Johnson, 92, of Ben Wheeler, were held on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Spring Community Church in Ben Wheeler, with Bro. Larry Shackelford officiating.