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davidb@vanzandtnews.com A presentation on Martins Mill High School’s involvement in the Region VII Education Advising Framework program highlighted the regular monthly meeting of the Martins Mill School Board June 9.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Two Van Zandt County employees were recognized for their years of service in VZC during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court June 3. VZC Human Resources Coordinator Emily Bettinger was recognized for her five years of service by VZC Human Resources Director Jessica Deville.

In a continued show of support for educators, Wills Point Ford celebrated its third consecutive year of honoring a local ‘Teacher of the Year’ with a brand-new vehicle. The annual initiative, which began as a way to recognize the dedication and impact of educators in the community, has quickly become a highly anticipated tradition.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com ‘Are Newspapers Still Relevant?’ was the topic of a presentation made by three members of the Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. team June 2 during the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon.

The Wills Point Police Department will once again roll out the red carpet to members of the local community during the week ahead, hosting their signature Back the Blue outreach event for the 10th consecutive year on June 12-13.

Grand Saline will be having a ‘USA 250th Red, White & Blue Family Festival’ event from 2-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27.

The Texas A&M AgriLIfe Extension Office in Van Zandt County has announced that there will be a ‘Calling All Caregivers’ car seat check event in both Wills Point and Grand Saline later this month. “Join us for a no-cost, no judgement, car seat check for all children from soon to be born up to 12 years old,” said an event spokesperson.

Morton Salt in Grand Saline is offering a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the Morton Salt mine. The raffle drawing is sponsored by the Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce and the Morton Salt Company.

There’s something very special about river fishing. I grew up a few miles from the Red River in Red River County and have fond memories of bank fishing along the river.

With a theme of ‘Books Are Only the Beginning,’ the Grand Saline Public Library has announced their regular events and activities. Books and Ballet, dance and storytime, will take place every Wednesday at 11 a.m.