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Body Elmo Church of God in Christ members celebrated a milestone event last week, recognizing the church’s 100 th anniversary during a special event held May 29. The church, located at 12057 County Road 316 in Terrell, began in May of 1922 under the leadership of Elder W.

Body Van Freedom Boom celebration set for Saturday, June 25 The City of Van recently released plans for their sixth annual Independence Day celebration known as Van Freedom Boom. Activities will take place from 5-10 p.m.

Body Canton Maintenance will be digging base failures on FM 1995 between FM 773 and FM 314. Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Body A crash involving an unidentified woman on the run from the law turned fatal on Monday, June 6. According to reports issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, a little before midnight DPS troopers responded to a call on the Interstate 20 service road west of Canton.

Body The 48 th annual Grand Saline Salt Festival is scheduled for Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11.

Body Fruitvale High School held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2022 on June 3 in the FHS gymnasium. The ceremony began with a procession of the graduates to Pomp and Circumstance with the National Anthem following.

Body A proclamation recognizing the month of June as Elder Abuse Prevention Month in Van Zandt County was approved unanimously June 8 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting.

Body If you have any kids who are music lovers, check out Mrs. Hannah’s Intro-To-Music Camp! Hannah has a local piano studio and wants to share her love for music with the community.

Body The Wills Point Police Department and Wills Point ISD Police Department each took to social media last week, announcing the arrest of a Marshall area resident on multiple charges stemming from a month-long investigation.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 18-May 31. Emilio Andrade-Lopez, 37, Eustace, arrested on site for driving with an invalid/suspended license with a previous conviction without financial responsibility.