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Request for volunteer assistance tabled by court

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A request for volunteer assistance at the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department was tabled Dec. 7 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its Erin McLeaish and VZC Sheriff Joe Carter were present to make the request to the commissioners’ court.
Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department Property and Evidence Tech Erin McLeaish requested the use of a volunteer to work at the sheriff’s department as she met with the VZC Commissioners Court Dec. 7. The request was tabled until the court’s next regular meeting Dec. 21. Photo by David Barber

Holiday shipping deadlines announced by USPS

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The Postal Service is keeping up the pace as the hustle and bustle of the holiday season gains momentum. To ensure customers get their holiday packages on time, our letter carriers will be delivering as early as 6 a.m. in many major metro locations across the country. So, if you hear the sounds of an early morning package delivery, please know it’s our way of helping Santa get an early start.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Nov. 30-Dec.

Multi-vehicle accident in Wills Point claims one life

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A multi-vehicle accident along Highway 80 just east of Wills Point resulted in the passing of a 57-year-old Wills Point resident Nov. 30 according to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Merlene Chaney Thorn

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1933-2022 Services for Merlene Chaney Thorn, 89, of Edgewood, were held Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro.
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No action taken on new social media policy

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Following a lengthy discussion that involved council members as well as some citizens sharing their views, the Van City Council decided to take no action on a proposed new City of Van Social Media policy during its Nov. 15 regular monthly meeting.
Van City Council members Mark Heatwole and Melissa Rust, and City of Van Secretary Sereca Huggins (left to right) listen to a speaker during the ‘open forum’ portion of the regular monthly meeting of the council Nov. 15. Photo by David Barber

Man arrested in connection to Abilene murder

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A suspect wanted in connection with a murder in Abilene was arrested locally last week according to information released by the Abilene Police Department. In a notice to the Abilene community dated Nov.

SPECIAL DELIVERY

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The Van Zandt County Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton, has announced that it will serve as a drop-off location for letters to Santa until Dec. 16. Library officials stated, “You can bring your own letter from home or fill one out at the front desk. We will then deliver them to the post office to be sent to the North Pole!”
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