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Blotter

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Aug. 13-Aug.

Lifestyles

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, August 24 at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. VZC Genealogical Society President Carrie Woolverton and others at the meeting spoke of their sorrow at the recent death of Lawrence O.

Brief

Blood drive coming to WP Aug. 30 Carter BloodCare will be having a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wheeler looks back on 32 years of service in Van

susan@vanzandtnews.com Dwayne Wheeler, the proud owner of Farmers Insurance Agency in Van, has built a successful career in the insurance industry over the past 32 years. His journey began when he opened his office with just a desk and a dream.
The staff at Dwayne Wheeler Insurance Agency in Van includes front row, Wheeler; and back row, Erica Osborne, Meschelle Clark, and Lynn Ward. Photo by Susan Harris

New turf football field to make debut Aug. 30

Football fans attending the Friday, Aug. 30 home opener between the Edgewood Bulldogs and the Commerce Tigers will notice a number of changes not only with the roster makeup of the team but also in I. T. James Memorial Stadium itself.
New turf football field to make debut Aug. 30

VISD Board addresses another trustee vacancy

davidb@vanzandtnews.com For the second time in a year, the Van School Board is dealing with the resignation of one of its own as Place 6 trustee Nathan Daniels is resigning.
Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn (left) addresses a question from a school board member Aug. 19 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board. Sitting next to Dunn is Van School Board President Lesley Goode. Photo by David Barber
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