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Elwood Baptist to celebrate milestone

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Elwood Baptist Church, located at 3713 VZ CR 3504 in Wills Point, will be having their homecoming to mark 125 years since it’s organization in 1898 on April 2. Church officials stated, “We will be having brother Billy Smith to bring the morning message and Ransomed will bring the music.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Mar. 7-Mar.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Feb. 28-Mar.

Henderson County accident claims life of local man

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A Ben Wheeler man was killed in a multi-vehicle accident that occurred along FM 315 approximately 6.5 miles south of Chandler in Henderson County according to a release issued by the Texas Department of Transportation March 6.

Celebration planned for county’s 175th birthday

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Van Zandt County will soon be 175 years old. The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society, in partnership with other local history groups, will hold a birthday party for the county on Saturday, March 25, from 2-4 p.m. at the Blackwell House Museum and Van Zandt County Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.
Celebration planned for county’s 175th birthday

VISD officials, law enforcement respond to middle school bomb threat

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All Van ISD campuses were placed under temporary lockdown on the afternoon of March 7 following a bomb threat that was called in to the Van Police Department. “At approximately 12:50 called into the Van Police Department,” said Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn through the school district’s Facebook page.

Two VZC Pct. 1 employees recognized for rendering aid

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Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade recognized two of his employees during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court March 1 for rendering aid recently to a VZC senior citizen.
Two VZC Pct. 1 employees recognized for rendering aid

Tax breaks aging taxpayers may be eligible for

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Growing older comes with many perks for those who are open to exploring the benefits. In addition to senior discounts on movies, meals and more, moving into one’s golden years could offer some breaks when it comes to taxes and finances.
Tax breaks aging taxpayers may be eligible for

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East Oak Street Church of Christ, located at 508 E. Oak St.
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