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Lowery speaks at Van Chamber Luncheon Sept. 3

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The Van Area Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly luncheon Sept. 3 with Cameron Lowery of Diamond L Veterinary Service of Wills Point and the Grand Saline Veterinary Clinic serving as the guest speaker.
Cameron Lowery of Diamond L Veterinary Service in Wills Point and the Grand Saline Veterinary Clinic was the guest speaker Sept. 3 during the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held downtown at The Movie House. Erica Rumbo (middle) also spoke on behalf of the Friends of Van Zandt County Animal group during the luncheon. Photo by Susan Harris

Bridge demolition set for Sept. 7-8

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The demolition of the old bridge at the intersection of Interstate 20 and FM 859 in Canton is still on schedule for the weekend of Sept. 7 and Sept. 8, according to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Tyler District Public Information Officer Jeff Williford.
Bridge demolition set for Sept. 7-8

AARP Drive Safety Program set for Sept. 19 in Canton

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The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) and the Van Zandt County/ Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton, are sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19.

Williams sworn in

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com With family and friends in attendance, Cliff Williams was sworn in Aug. 23 as the new Van Zandt County Pct.
Newly appointed Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams takes the oath of office Aug. 23. The oath of office was administered by Judge Bill Bass of Tyler, a personal friend of Williams. Photo by David Barber

Pearson, Phillips preparing for smooth transition in VZC Pct. 3

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com While the change in the Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioners Court seat does not officially occur until January 1, 2025, current VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson and his successor, Bobby Phillips, are already working toward making the switch a smooth transition.
Current Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson, right, has served as VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner since January 1, 2015. Pearson’s successor, Bobby Phillips, who currently works part-time for Pearson, will be sworn in as the new VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner on January 1, 2025. Pearson, who chose not to seek re-election, will see his term of office come to an end on Dec. 31. Photo by David Barber

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Blotter

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Aug. 13-Aug.

Lifestyles

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The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, August 24 at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. VZC Genealogical Society President Carrie Woolverton and others at the meeting spoke of their sorrow at the recent death of Lawrence O.
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