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Early voting for Nov. 8 election to begin Monday

3 years ago By Staff Reports

All Early Voting for the Nov. 8 General Election in Van Zandt County will take place at the Sarah Norman/VZC Library (317 First Monday Lane) on FM 859 near State Highway 64 in Canton.

Victims identified in two-vehicle accident

3 years ago By Staff Reports

Traffic along Highway 64 just west of Canton was brought to a stop during the afternoon hours Oct. 18 following a two-vehicle accident that ultimately resulted in two reported fatalities.

Briefs

3 years ago By News Staff

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

Wilson, Stapleton take top-two spots

3 years ago By David Kapitan

Runners from Canton and Van found themselves on familiar ground last week, competing alongside Athens, Brownsboro, Cumberland Academy, Lindale and Mabank at the First Monday Grounds Oct. 11 at this year’s District 16-4A Cross Country Meet.

New sheriff’s department employee introduced

3 years ago By David Barber

A new employee in the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department was introduced by VZC Sheriff Joe Carter Oct. 12 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

Matt Stucker was introduced by Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter as the new VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain and Jail Administrator Oct. 12 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. Photo by David Barber

TRUCK STOP

3 years ago By News Staff

Traffic along FM 859 near the Edgewood city limits was brought to a standstill for hours Oct. 11 after an 18-wheeler hauling asphalt rolled over. Crews from various county agencies, including the Edgewood Police Department, Edgewood Fire Department, Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Department of Transportation, all responded to the scene and helped to manage traffic while the 18-wheeler was put back on its wheels and the asphalt could be cleared. No major injuries were reported as a result of the accident.

East Texas Crisis Center to hold domestic violence vigil

3 years ago By David Kapitan

For more than four decades, the East Texas Crisis Center has established itself as a safe haven for those impacted by family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and violent crime. In Van Zandt County those efforts date back to 1991 and include a wide range of services including crisis intervention, safety planning, support groups, peer counseling, shelter, economic education classes, community resources and information, legal advocacy, limited financial assistance, transportation to emergency shelter and medical accompaniment.

“ Keep the FAITH, Keep the FIGHT”

3 years ago By Written By Ashley Ragle

Ragle inspires many with fight against breast cancer Sue Ragle has been a resident of Canton since 1986 and has worked alongside her family at Canton Paint and Body for over 30 years. She has worked over 12 hours a day, 6 days a week at the Body Shop and loved building the business with her late husband, Ricky, and son, Corley.

Area

3 years ago By News Staff

The Ben Wheeler Hog Festival kicks off this Friday night Oct. 21 at The Forge Bar and Grill in downtown Ben Wheeler, where the Hog Pageant will be held, and the Hog Queen will be crowned.

APPRECIATION

3 years ago By News Staff

The Republican Women of Van Zandt County hosted an appreciation reception for elected officials leaving office at the end of the year Oct. 7 at the Blackwell House in Canton. Honored and presented with a certificate of appreciation were Don Kirkpatrick, County Judge; Tim West, County Commissioner Precinct 4; and Sandra Plaster, JP Precinct 2. Approximatley 75 people attended the come and go reception.

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