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Body Although statewide COVID-19 cases have dropped this season, and resumption of many activities compete for time, the community blood supply has not rebounded to pre-pandemic levels; many blood types remain at less than one-day’s availability.

Body Food giveaway set East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a food giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 12.

Body Van Zandt County Sheriff Steve Hendrix remains silent after indictments were issued against him by a Van Zandt County Grand Jury last week.

Body Above, Van councilman Ernie Burns leads as conductor of the mini train at the Van Community Library. The train ride was a part of Story Time held each Wednesday at the Van Community Library. The book of the day was “The Little Engine That Could.

Body A donation to the Van Community Library was received from Republic Services earlier this month. The children’s section of the library received a new trash truck bookshelf as a gift from Republic Services.

Body Preparations are continuing for a countywide celebration recognizing VZC as being debt-free scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, inside the VZC Courthouse.

Body Longtime Van High School Counselor Bill Giles gave an update on the current Tyler Junior College Promise Scholarship Program as well as announcing a similar program underway at the University of Texas at Tyler March 28 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board.

Body There were 22 steers entered during validation for the junior market show. Steers must be on the grounds by 4:50 p.m. with weigh-in scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. The steer show is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, March 31.

Body Ag Mechanics projects must be in place, on the grounds by 8 a.m. Monday, March 28, and will be displayed until the completion of the silent auction. The competition begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 28.This year, there are 74 entries in 18 classes.

Body There are 32 goats entered market show. The goats must be at the fair by 4:50 p.m.