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A one-vehicle accident Dec. 27 on State Highway 64, five miles east of Canton, took the life of a Canton resident, according to Texas Department of Public Safety Education/Media & Communications Sgt. Chris Williamson. The accident occurred at 3:59 p.m. Dec. 27.

Van Zandt County rancher Brian Cummins was recognized by the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) as the TFB District 5 Pioneer Award winner at the organization’s 90th Annual Meeting Dec. 2, 2023, in Frisco.

A public reception to ‘Meet and Greet’ new City of Van Administrator John Desha will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Jan.

The Early Voting period for the upcoming March 5, 2024, Primary Election in Van Zandt County has been announced by the VZC Clerk’s office. All Early Voting will take place at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton beginning Feb.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 26-Jan.

Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety Media & Communications/ Safety Education Sgt. Adam Albritton, a preliminary investigation indicated that on Dec. 26, 2003, at around 6 p.m., a civilian aircraft crashed in the area of 114 Private Road 7005 in Edgewood.

As we prepare to bring in the new year of 2024, it is time to take a look back at the stories and photos that made 2023 a year so eventful. From the swearing-in ceremony for 16 Van Zandt County public officials on the first day of the year to the Martins Mill High School Robotics state championship late in the year, there were many accomplishments and some disappointments that occurred.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 19-Dec.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill High School Robotics Team went to Fair Park in Dallas November 30 -December 2 to compete again for a state championship. Since 2015, MMHS has been the State Game Champions nine times and the State BEST Champions four times.