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Republican Club of Van Zandt County Vice-President Suzanne Duke recognized public officials in attendance Oct. 27 during the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Club of VZC at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton. Candidates for the March 2026 Primary Election in VZC were given an opportunity to speak during the meeting. Story on page 5A. Photo by Faith Caughron

Early Voting for the General Election ended Oct. 31 in Van Zandt County.

The 48th annual Edgewood Heritage Festival is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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According to information released by Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry, a Van Zandt County jury returned a verdict of guilty, convicting Jeremy Treadway, 40, of Edgewood, of Indecency with a Child by sexual contact.

Early Voting for the Nov. 4 General Election began Oct.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Oct. 22, the court approved the implementation of a burn ban to take effect immediately.

Major award winners were announced by the Van Area Chamber of Commerce during the annual Van Oil Festival Oct. 18 at Van City Park.

susan@vanzandtnews.com As the sun sets on Friday, Oct. 31, David Barber will step onto the football field for a milestone like no other, his 500th game covering the Van Vandal varsity football team. The game will be played at Paris North Lamar High School Stadium.