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Republican Club of Van Zandt County Vice-President Suzanne Duke

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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
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

VZC jury returns verdict of guilty against Edgewood man

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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 underway

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

VZC Commissioners implement burn ban

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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.
Van Zandt County Deputy Fire Marshal Andrew Rapp discussed the need for a burn ban during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners’ Court Oct. 22. Following Rapp’s presentation, the commissioners’ court voted 3-0, with one abstention, to implement an immediate burn ban for VZC. Photo by David Barber

Barber celebrating 500 football games covering the Vandals

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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.
When the Van Vandal varsity team plays at Paris North Lamar Friday, Oct. 31, it will be a special night for Van Zandt News Editor/Sports Correspondent David Barber as he will be covering his 500th Vandal football game. Barber covered 433 consecutive games until COVID forced him to miss the first two games of the 2021 season. Once he resumed covering the team, he has not missed a Vandal game since. Barber is in his 44th overall season covering the team. Photo by Susan Harris
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