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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.

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Event Director The highly anticipated 11th Annual Summer JuneBug Festival in Ben Wheeler is set to kick off on Friday, June 16 at 5 p.m. The festival, hosted at The Forge Bar and Grill, located at 1610 Farm to Market Road 279, promises to be a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community. With an array of talented artisans, captivating performances, and a family-friendly atmosphere, the festival aims to unite residents and visitors alike in the spirit of creativity.

Eleven retiring Van ISD employees were recognized for their years of service to the school district by the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting May 15. The retiring employees and their number of years of service included Lisa Brown (J.

As the number of people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes continues to climb in the United States, so does the need to educate them about the disease and how to manage it. UT Health East Texas is making progress toward that education through its Diabetes University program, which has been offered via telehealth for a little over a year for those not wanting an in-person clinic visit.

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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.

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.