June 2025

Personal finances and retirement are inextricably linked. Retirement planning services and advocates emphasize the significance of building a sizable nest egg for the days when professionals are no longer working, but many now also note the importance of building that nest egg after retiring.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Fraudulent scams and the warning signs to look for was the main topic of discussion June 3 during the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held downtown at The Movie House.

The annual Grand Saline Friends of the Library Writing Contest garnered more entries than ever before and showcased both middle school and high school writing talents. All winners were awarded cash prizes furnished by the GS Friends of the Library organization.

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The Van Zandt County Sherriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 20-25. David Paul Dickson, 33, Grand Saline, Poss CS PG 1/1-B>=1G<4G, Poss CS PG 1/1B<1G.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Republican Club of Van Zandt County convened an important meeting on Tuesday evening, May 27, featuring key speakers including VZC Judge Andy Reese and local developer Mitchell Kaufman.

May 29,1942 – May 30, 2025 Graveside services for Jerry Roach, 83, of Wills Point were held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at White Rose Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.

March 30,1941 – June 1,2025 Funeral services for Gerald Don Clair, 84, of Lake Tawakoni were held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Haven of Memories in Canton.

October 23,1949 – May 28,2025 Graveside services for Mr. Bernard Christian ‘Bernie’ Spielhagen, 75, of Grand Saline were held Friday, June 6, 2025, at Creagleville Cemetery under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

November 18,1931 – May 29,2025 A memorial service for James H. Greebon, 93, of Wills Point was held June 5, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.