March 2024

Van Zandt County Republican Club President How many times after elections do we hear if only more Christians would have voted, the outcome would have been better. Our keynote speaker for the March 25 meeting of our Van Zandt County Republican Club will be Bunni Pounds with Christian Engaged.

With a number of law enforcement and elected officials in and around Van Zandt County standing behind them, VZC Sheriff Joe Carter and VZC Sheriff ’s Department Lt. Bob Keltner held a news conference regarding an update on sex offender investigations in VZC.

In a media release March 13, Wills Point Police Chief Aaron W. Long announced the termination of an off-duty police officer in the department.

The Edgewood Police Department recently released information regarding an investigation into puppies that were dumped at the city park. “On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Edgewood Police Department was dispatched to the city park in reference to some puppies that had been dumped,” said Edgewood Police Chief John Morrison in the press release.

The Edom arts community and many other well-wishers turned out on March 9 to dedicate a historical marker for Potters Brown, a pottery shop and studio opened in Edom in 1971 by revered artist Doug Brown (1943-2020). Beth Brown, Doug’s widow and fellow potter, led the ceremony to unveil the marker, located in front of the Potters Brown shop.

On Tuesday, March 12, the Van Police Department arrested a man suspected of striking a multi-station fuel pump causing a fire, according to the Tyler KETKTV website. A spokesperson with the Van Police Department confirmed to the News that the story on the KETK-TV website was accurate.

1938 - 2024 A memorial service for Michael Edward Everett, 85, of Canton was held on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home, officiated by the Canton Boys Scouts Troop #378. Michael passed away suddenly at home on February 22, 2024.

1984- 2024 Funeral services for Kelly Everett Brown, 40, of Sulphur Springs, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Gene Mattison officiating and Russ Brown, Kevin Brown, Larry Osentowski, Joshua Anderson, Colby Anderson, Seth Osentowski and Justin Ashby serving as pallbearers.

1947- 2024 Services for Chris Langran were held Saturday, March 16, 2024, at New Beginning Baptist Church with Dr. Shelby Davidson officiating.

1958 - 2024 A funeral service Celebrating the Life of Debbie Warren Nordin, 65, of Canton was held on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Phil Knott officiating.