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Van Zandt County has had three ‘Disaster Declarations’ in the last two months. I have been asked by several people why do we declare a disaster and what is the purpose.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Retired Army Col. John Norwood of Ben Wheeler was the guest speaker May 27 during the annual Memorial Day program at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton.

After being postponed June 4 due to inclement weather conditions, the Van Area Chamber of Commerce will be having its Quarterly Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, downtown at The Movie House.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from May 28-June 4. Micheal Glen Baker, 52, Quinlan, assaulting and injuring a family member.

At the beginning of the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court June 5, VZC Judge Andy Reese read from a prepared statement regarding the June 3 death of VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr.

Leadership Van Zandt County recognized their Class 5 graduates June 4 during a special ceremony at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton.

A number of elected officials have expressed shock and sadness over the sudden passing of Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr.

Martins Mill High School Academic Team.

A one day delay due to inclement weather did not dampen the spirits of those involved in the Van High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony May 25 at Van’s Memorial Stadium.

Valedictorian Blair McPherson, Salutatorian Sydney Reed, and Historian Kaitlyn Johnson, the top three graduates, were among those recognized May 24 during the Edgewood High School Graduation Ceremony in the high school gymnasium.