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Body Following much discussion, the Van City Council approved in a 4-0 vote to adjust the staffing levels of the Van Police Department to enhance recruitment and retention of officers. The action was taken by the council during its regular monthly meeting May 9.

Body Arthritis isn’t a single disease, but a term that refers to more than 100 conditions characterized by joint pain or joint disease, says the Arthritis Foundation.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Apr. 30-May 8.

Body As one of my radio heroes, Garrison Keelor, used to say, “It’s been a quiet week here in Lake Wobegon.

Body The Old Bethel Cemetery Associational meeting will be held on Saturday, May 18 at the Old Bethel Missionary Baptist Church located at 103 VZCR 2313. The business meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Body Governor Greg Abbott recently expanded the state’s disaster declaration to include 59 counties in at-risk areas for severe weather and flooding, with the updated disaster declaration covering 88 counties in total.

Body United States District 5 Congressman As we observe Small Business Week, it is important to reflect on the vital contributions that small businesses make to our national economy and the fabric of our local communities.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A near standing room only crowd was in attendance May 2 for the 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer ceremony.

Body Final results from the Saturday, May 4 city and school elections in Van Zandt County have been released. City elections were held May 4 in Grand Saline, Van, and Wills Point, while school elections took place in Edgewood, Fruitvale, and Van.