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Just before daybreak March 13, as rain started moving into the area at around 6:30 a.m., firefighters from South Van Zandt, Canton, and Ben Wheeler fire departments were called out to a major structure fire on Van Zandt County Road 4111 off Highway 64. Upon arrival, first responders found the home’s garage fully involved. Two women who lived in the home were able to get out but not before suffering smoke inhalation and possible other unknown injuries. Both ladies were taken by ambulance to the hospital in unknown condition. The home sustained heavy fire, smoke, and water damage. The fire was contained between the garage and the kitchen area and the homeowner’s vehicle was a total loss.
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Masonic Lodge #422 honored brother Charles Adams with the Golden Trowel Award at its most recent meeting. The Golden Trowel was established by the Grand Lodge of Texas for the purpose of recognizing any mason who has consistently demonstrated outstanding and exemplary service to the community. Golden Trowel recipients display commitment to masonic principles in general and/ or in their lodge. Year after year, these brothers have shown dedication to the moral and philanthropic teachings of Masonry without any thought given to personal recognition. These are men who spread symbolic cement that binds our organization together into a lasting structure.
Read moreThe Wills Point Ladies Club announced early this week that their fourth annual Burgers ‘n’ Games fundraising, originally scheduled for March 21, has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control.
Read moreMaintenance crews plan to continue overlay operations on FM 3080 starting at SH 198 and continuing for four miles. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control. Van Zandt County construction projects updates:
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Van citizen and promoter Ryan Hanson was appointed by the Van City Council to serve the remaining term of recently resigned councilman Paul Bullington March 12 during the council’s regular monthly meeting.
Read moreStatement by Texas Medical Association President David C. Fleeger, MD, about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s state of emergency declaration regarding COVID-19.
Read moreVan Zandt County Judge Don Kirkpatrick announced March 18 that the first confirmed Coronavirus case has been reported in VZC.
Read moreNTON HERAL A 56-year-old Grand Saline man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.
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