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susan@vanzandtnews.com Fruitvale Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tim Bierl shared his passion for firefighting and the challenges faced by volunteer departments in small towns. With six years of service under his belt, Bierl emphasized his motivation to help his community and grow the department.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Lonnie Smith, a dedicated volunteer firefighter with the Myrtle Springs Fire Department, has served as a volunteer fire fighter for an impressive 38 years. His journey into firefighting began at a young age, instilled with a deep-rooted desire to help others, a value his family emphasized throughout his upbringing.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In a world where emergencies can strike at any moment, the role of a dispatcher is often overlooked, however, for Tessala Tucker, a dispatcher with the Canton Police Department, being a First Responder is not just a job; it’s a passion that has spanned over 11 years.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Quen McDonald at the Ben Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department, a dedicated volunteer firefighter, shared his motivation to join the department. “I’ve always wanted to help others,” he said, reflecting on his commitment to serving the community.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The heart of a community often beats strongest through its First Responders. One such individual making a significant impact in the Martins Mill area is Austin Davis, a dedicated firefi ghter and paramedic who has been serving since 2009.

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The Wills Point High School Class of 1958 will be having its next reunion at The Lumber Yard Café in Edgewood beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

At a civil court custody hearing Oct. 9 at the Van Zandt County Pct.

With a touch of fall in the air finally arriving, the weather should be just right for upcoming fall and Halloween activities scheduled in Van Zandt County. Fall Festival at Yesterland Farm (Continuing through Nov.

Brian Cummins, a dedicated board member of the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau, recently discussed the importance of agriculture in the region. In an interview with the News, Cummins emphasized the critical need for awareness around the agricultural sector, which contributes over $200 million in production value to VZC.