June 2023

The TexasA&M Extension Service Offices of Van Zandt County, Smith County, Rains County and Kaufman County have announced Summit June 30 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

The Summer Reading Program at the Grand Saline Public Library is well underway, with dancing, magic, music, and more! If you haven’t had a chance to check out our summer events, there’s still time. Join the Creature Teacher Friday, June 23 at 11 a.m. and learn about some amazing animals that rely on each other for safety and companionship. On Friday, June 30, Professor Brainius and his crew will teach us about the wild and wacky world of science with a fun, engaging show.

McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, has announced that Hunter Robinson of Edgewood was among the students that earned a degree and graduated from the college on May 20, 2023. A complete list of graduates and the ceremony is on the college website, mcpherson.edu/graduation.

Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese announced recently that there will be a public election equipment demonstration beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Canton Civic Center., located at 800 Flea Market Road in Canton. The demonstration is open to all registered voters in VZC.

Treasures from the past were featured in a horseshoe sculpture that was officially unveiled by the City of Canton during a special outdoor ceremony June 9 near downtown Canton. The sculpture, meticulously crafted by Van Zandt County artist Jon Wiley Keen, was unveiled during the ceremony at the intersection of State Highway 64 and Grand Saline Street.

Businesses in Van have staying power. That is the title of a recently released report from the City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) showing a number of businesses in Van that are still in operation after a number of years of service.

Members and guests gathered on May 7, 2023 to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Four Mile Lutheran Church near Prairieville, Texas. Honored during the day’s festivities was Henrietta Christiane Marie Waldt Reierson who recognized as an Early Settler of the Free State of Van Zandt and Citizen of the Republic of Texas.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 30-June 6. Seth Edward Adkins, 23, Grand Saline, arrested under warrant for assaulting a family member by strangulation.

Van Freedom Boom celebration set for Saturday, June 24 Preparations are continuing for the City of Van’s seventh annual Van Freedom Boom celebration from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at McMillan Park, located at 712 East Main Street.