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Traffic near the intersection of Main Street and Patterson in Grand Saline was brought to a standstill Sept. 13 after a multi-vehicle accident resulted in a fishing boat being knocked off a trailer and onto the roadway. In a subsequent release, Grand Saline PD officials explained that the incident occurred at approximately 7:48 a.m., with one patient sustaining critical injuries that required CareFlite assistance. Officials added that the accident was currently under investigation as of press time.

In a recorded unanimous vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court ap-during its regular meeting Sept. 14.

Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter recently released information involving a murder/suicide that occurred Labor Day (Sept. 5) in the Whitton Community.

An e-mail in response to a complaint concerning the Grand Saline public safety director filed by a member of the Grand Saline city council was recently sent by Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry.

A number of City of Van, Van Zandt County, and other officials were on hand Sept. 8 for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Victron/Gateway Travel Center located on the southeast corner of Interstate 20 and FM 314 in Van.

According to Gallup’s 2021 Economy and Personal Finance survey, the average individual in the United States is retiring earlier than many people might expect. Gallup found that the average retirement age was 62, which is two years earlier than the working respondents indicated they planned to retire. Canadians are retiring a little bit later than their American counterparts, as Statistics Canada reports the average retirement age in Canada is just over 63 and a half. The average retirement age is worth noting, as studies routinely find that many working professionals greatest concern about retiring is that they won’t have enough money saved to meet their needs. By recognizing that they may end up retiring earlier than they initially planned, professionals can make a concerted effort to save more money in the years ahead.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 31-Sep.

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The Van Zandt County Commissioner’s Court hosted a salary grievance meeting on Aug. 26, giving elected officials the opportunity to appeal their proposed salary for the upcoming year.

Family Nurse Practitioner Loretta (Lori) Wilson of Van Family Medical served as the guest speaker Sept. 6 during the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held downtown at The Movie House.