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davidb@vanzandtnews.com For Ernie McCoulskey of Canton, the thought of becoming a beekeeper did not come overnight. “I first got the bug about these bees when I was seven or eight years old,” said the 65-year old beekeeper.

Former Van City Councilman Ryan Hanson called for the resignation of current council member Charles Ryan during the Sept. 8 regular monthly meeting of the council.

First Baptist Church of Canton will host the Resist the Drift marriage conference from Focus on the Family. “Many couples have a good marriage but often feel they’re drifting apart,” Pastor Mike Roberson says. “Resist the Drift helps couples recognize those areas where they feel disconnected and then gives them action steps to rebuild the connection and strengthen their marriage.”

The City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) sponsored a Business Networking Reception Sept. 19 at L Costner Realty Powered by MHG.

The Whitton Community Center will be the place to be Oct. 1 for a special BBQ and back sale auction event that will benefit the Tarver Cemetery.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Sep. 13-Sep.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Sep. 6-Sep.

The Sand Flat Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Saline will be celebrating its 100th birthday Sunday, Sept. 25.

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.