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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from March 18-25. Algie Eldridge Lam III, 28, Wills Point, Assault peace officer/judge, injury child/elderly/disable w/int bodily injury, resist arrest search or transport, driving while intoxicated 2nd.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A public workshop meeting to discuss renovations and potential relocation of the Van Zandt Courthouse drew around 75 Van Zandt County residents. The meeting was held in the VZC District Courtroom March 13 and was led by VZC Judge Andy Reese.

East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) Executive Director The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) Regional Statesmanship Award recognizes a local, state, or federal official that has demonstrated valuable dedicated service to regional cooperation.

Candidates in the May 3 Van Zandt County city and school elections are reminded to turn in their Candidate Questionnaires and photos to the office of in Canton by 3 p.m. Friday, April 4.

On March 17, a member of the Criminal Interdiction Team from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office performed a vehicle stop resulting in an arrest for illegal drugs, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly.

St Justin’s Episcopal Church of Canton is having a Lenten Rummage Sale. The congregation of St.

Learning and laughs were on the program at the Spring Genealogy Workshop of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society, which was held March 22 VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. Lee Dickson, genealogist and author of three family research books, gave the workshop presentation, ‘Genealogy in a Nutshell.’ The program focused on the basics of family research, interspersed with many examples and fun facts as well as audience participation.

Elwood Baptist Church in Wills Point will be having their Homecoming to mark 127 years since its organization in 1898, on Sunday, April 6. “We will be having a former Pastor of Elwood Baptist Church, Brother Billy Smith, to come and bring the morning message,” said a church spokesperson.

On Thursday, March 13, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12219 in Canton held a swearing in ceremony for three new members, Matthew Hernandez, Frank Duyka (WWII) and Tommy Forgue during the regular meeting.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Following a closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting March 13, the Van City Council announced the resignation of Van City Manager Mark Campbell.