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Body Wills Point High School senior Preston Jeane won his first buckle in his career showing pigs at the eighth annual Metch Memorial Livestock Show held Saturday, March 14 at the Van Zandt County Fair Grounds in Canton.

Body EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the beginning of a new monthly column in the News called ‘Meet Our Veterans,’written by Phil Smith, U.S.N.R. (1969-75), Veteran, Author, and TV host.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com During an energetic Election Watch Party on March 3 at the Blackwell House in Canton, Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) President Doc Collins shared his insights and reflections on the recent Republican Primary Election results.

Body Neches River Chapter, NSDAR Publicity Chair Ignatius Nathan Gann left his family’s farm in Halifax County, Virginia to fight for freedom. He was 17 years old.

Body The Van Zandt County Genealogy Society is having a free beginners’ workshop on March 28 from 2-4 p.m. at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton.

Body Grand Sakube Police Department Blotter for the week of March 10-16: Calls for Service 3/10/26 Warrant Service / Grand Saline Warrant Service / Grand Saline Accident / 110 W Garland Suspicious Activity / 1118 W Frank Code/Animal Complaint / Grand Saline Assault Family Violence...

Body Van Police Department Blotter for the week of March 10-16: Calls for Service 03/10/26 Theft / 109 N Maple, Van, Tx Fire / 310 Hummingbird, Van, Tx City Ordinance Violation / Follow Up Investigation / 110 W Main St (Donut Shop), Van, Tx Traffic Accident / VZCR 1514, Van, TX...

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from March 10-17. Damuth, David Dan, 50, Canton, VIOLATION OF BOND/PROTECTIVE ORDER, Ruhter, Curtis Wayne, 42, Grand Saline, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITHADEADLYWEAPON.

Body At its March 9 regular monthly meeting, the Edgewood City Council moved swiftly through a slate of 10 agenda items, adopting each by a 4-0 vote.

Body Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce Executive Director As we approach the end of the school year, the Grand Saline Chamber of Com- merce is excited to host our ‘Teacher of the Year Luncheon’ at noon on Friday, April 10, at the Chamber Pavilion to honor the outstanding educators who...