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Plane makes emergency landing in Forney

2 years ago By Bodey Cooper

A plane crash caused major delays in the Forney area on both east and westbound U.S. Highway 80 Dec.

A plane that departed Mesquite the morning of Dec. 18 crashed in an emergency landing early in the afternoon in Forney near the Pinson Road Bridge. The crash caused both sides of U.S. Highway 80 to be shut down. Photo by Bodey Cooper

VZC sees four contested offices in 2024 election

2 years ago By Staff Reports

A number of contested races will be on the March 5, 2024, Texas Primary Election ballot in Van Zandt County as the deadline for candidates to file for office was Monday, Dec. 11.

‘MR. GRINCH’

2 years ago By News Staff

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‘Mr. Grinch’ made an appearance during the annual Edgewood Christmas Parade Dec. 9. A good turnout was on hand on a cool, windy evening to witness a number of parade entries as Edgewood, along with Canton, were the last cities in Van Zandt County to host a Christmas Parade. Wills Point held its Christmas parade Dec. 8. Van and Grand Saline hosted their Christmas parades Dec. 2 while Edom held their Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 2. Photo by Josh McConnell/JM Designs and Sports Photography

The South Van Zandt Fire Department

2 years ago By News Staff

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Vandalism reported at Cherry Creek Park

2 years ago By Staff Reports

A report of vandalism at Cherry Creek Park in Canton is still under investigation, according to Canton Police Department Detective Jerod Forrest. Forrest said that the vandalism was done sometime during the overnight hours Dec.

Hotel allowance increase approved by commissioners

2 years ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com An increase in the hotel allowance for Van Zandt County employees was approved unanimously by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Dec. 6.

Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson recommended the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-150 for VZC Pct. 3 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court Dec. 6. The request by Pearson was unanimously approved by the commissioners’ court. Photo by David Barber

LaPrade discusses new radio communications project

2 years ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade was the guest speaker Dec. 6 as he discussed the current status of the new VZC radio communications system during the weekly luncheon of the Canton Lions Club at the Van Zandt Country Club.

A ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ was presented to Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade, right, following his presentation during the weekly luncheon of the Canton Lions Club Dec. 6. The certificate was presented by Canton Lions Club Second Vice-President Sandy Sims. Photo by David Barber

A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of State Highway 64 and Interstate 20 near Duke’s Travel Stop Dec

2 years ago By News Staff

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A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of State Highway 64 and Interstate 20 near Duke’s Travel Stop Dec. 11. No other information on the accident was available at press time.

Blotter

2 years ago By News Staff

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 5-Dec.

WPHS graduate raises $1,500 for ABC Room

2 years ago By Staff Reports

Jolie Parker, a graduate of Wills Point High School, recently raised $1,500.00 for the ABC Room in Van Zandt County to help provide Christmas bags for the Child Protective Services (CPS) children currently being taken care of by the state. “The ABC Room puts together over 35 Christmas bags every year consisting of clothing, jackets, shoes as well as their Santa wish lists,” said Sharon Stehsel with the ABC Room.

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