Top hay producers recognized
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Twelve hay producers in Van Zandt County were recognized for their efforts Nov. 2 during the annual VZC Hay Evaluation Clinic and Auction at the VZC Farm Bureau building in Canton.
November 2023
SPCA receives custody of animals from two properties
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During a civil custody hearing Nov. 1 at the Van Zandt County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Courthouse in Ben Wheeler, VZC Pct. 4 JP Scott Shinn awarded the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of Texas custody of 17 dogs and one cat seized from a VZC property on Oct. 26.
‘Operation Christmas Child’ underway in VZC
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Since 1993, Van Zandt County residents have been a part of ‘Operation Christmas Child,’ a project of Samaritan’s Purse that shares the true meaning of Christmas with children in need around the world.
Money, Dutton to compete in runoff election Dec. 9
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Republicans Brent Money of Greenville and Jill Dutton of Van will be competing in a runoff election Saturday, Dec. 9 after neither candidate was able to gain at least 50 percent of the vote during the Nov. 7 General Election.
Jo Ellen Ballard
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1947-2023 Jo Ellen Ballard, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, at the age of 76.
Sue Anne Humphries Mullen
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1947-2023 A celebration of life service for Sue Anne Humphries Mullen, 75, of Royse City, formerly of Edgewood, was held Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.
Bobby Dudley Conner
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1927-2023 A memorial service for Bobby Dudley Conner, 96, of Canton, will be held 2 pm Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at Victory Church in Canton with Dr.
Belva Jean Crider
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1936-2023 Visitation for Belva Jean Crider, 87, of Tyler, was held on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.
Vandals lose to Bullard in regular season finale Nov. 3 at home, 28-21
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DAVID BARBER
Sports Correspondent
A lot of things did not go in favor of the Van Vandals before and during their regular season finale Nov. 3 at home against the Bullard Panthers.
Van defensive coordinator Jaren Rainey was not in attendance for the game due to an emergency appendectomy earlier in the week.