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A momentous occasion is on the horizon as First Monday Trade Days, the iconic flea market in Canton, prepares to mark a significant milestone, its 150th anniversary. “Join us in celebrating the occasion during the October show (Sept.

Van City Council members unanimously approved the fiscal year 2024 budget and tax rate during its regular monthly meeting Sept. 14.

Leadership Van Zandt Class 5 started recently with a weekend retreat that consisted of an overnight stay, a great meal together with a wonderful guest speaker to motivate the class, according to Leadership Van Zandt board member and Class 1 graduate Stacy Crossley. The retreat began with an overnight stay at the NYLO Hotel in Las Colinas before moving to Ponder for a program called ‘Leadership on the Move.“ In the morning, Class 5 spent a full day of team building exercises that fostered development of self-confidence, group trust, and cohesiveness within the team,” said Crossley. “I’m so excited about Class 5. I think this is going to be a very active group that will make a huge difference in VZC.”

The Whitton Community Center will be having a Barbecue and Bake Auction to benefit the Tarver Cemetery Association in the Whitton Community. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.

TIM BALL Van Zandt County Precinct Watch Program Chairman The Van Zandt County Precinct Watch Program (PWP) held a training session at the VZC Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 23.

Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Publicity Director The annual Fall Genealogy Seminar was a fun and knowledge-packed experience for all, taught by genealogist Emily Coffman Richardson, Ed.D. The seminar, held at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton on Sept.

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

One suspect is in custody following a road rage shooting resulting in the death of a female, according to a press release from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department Sept. 20.

Edgewood Police Department Lt. Robert Dearing and City of Edgewood Administrator Petra Marley released the following statement Sept. 20 regarding the sudden passing of Edgewood Police Chief David Hammonds Sept. 18.