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The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society hosted quite the spectacle this past weekend, celebrating the 175th birthday of Van Zandt County at the historic Blackwell House Museum, as well as the Van Zandt County Library.

The Van Zandt County Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton, will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt for families beginning at 10 a.m. April 4.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Mar. 22-Mar.

The fifth annual Hoops for Autism All-Star Games will carry a distinct Van Zandt County flair in 2023 with multiple local athletes set to hit the court April 8 at E.B. Carrington Gymnasium in White Oak for this year’s festivities.

Two of Van Zandt County’s best baseball programs crossed paths in non-district play this week as the Canton Eagles played host to Grand Saline March 28. Canton would prevail in the matchup of perennial playoff contenders, methodically pulling away from their opponents in an eventual 6-0 shutout win.

The Wills Point Tiger baseball program hit the field just once for district play last week, tangling with the Mabank Panthers March 21. Wills Point would struggle both in the field and at the plate against Mabank, suffering a 10-0 setback to see their overall season mark to 5-11 overall.

DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indians and Edgewood Lady Dogs renewed their longstanding rivalry last week, clashing in a key District 12-3A showdown March 24. Grand Saline would come away with a victory in the contest, riding a fast start on offense and a strong pitching performance to an 8-0 victory.

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