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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

VZC Youth Diversion Program: A new approach to juvenile justice

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susan@vanzandtnews.com In a groundbreaking initiative for Van Zandt County, the newly launched Youth Diversion Program aims to provide an alternative path for young offenders, steering them away from the traditional court system.
New Van Zandt County Youth Diversion Coordinator Jennifer Taylor aims to provide an alternative path for young offenders to steer away for the traditional court system. Taylor is working on the program with VZC Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Scott Shinn. Photo by Susan Harris

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 14-21.
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