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Celebration planned for county’s 175th birthday
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Van Zandt County will soon be 175 years old. The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society, in partnership with other local history groups, will hold a birthday party for the county on Saturday, March 25, from 2-4 p.m. at the Blackwell House Museum and Van Zandt County Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.
VISD officials, law enforcement respond to middle school bomb threat
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All Van ISD campuses were placed under temporary lockdown on the afternoon of March 7 following a bomb threat that was called in to the Van Police Department. “At approximately 12:50 called into the Van Police Department,” said Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn through the school district’s Facebook page.
Two VZC Pct. 1 employees recognized for rendering aid
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Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade recognized two of his employees during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court March 1 for rendering aid recently to a VZC senior citizen.
Tax breaks aging taxpayers may be eligible for
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Growing older comes with many perks for those who are open to exploring the benefits. In addition to senior discounts on movies, meals and more, moving into one’s golden years could offer some breaks when it comes to taxes and finances.
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East Oak Street Church of Christ, located at 508 E. Oak St.
Eye exams available at TJC Vision Care Clinic
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Throughout the month of March, the Tyler Junior College Vision Care Clinic is open to the public, offering eye exams for $70 and eyeglasses at a discounted rate. The clinic serves as a valuable learning tool for TJC ophthalmic medical assisting students pursuing certification for careers in the vision care industry.
Dunn discusses ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ of a four-day school week
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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Through a power-point presentation, Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn presented a program on the topic of a potential four-day instructional school week during the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon March 7 downtown at The Movie House. The title of Dunn’s program was ‘The Four Day School Week: Everything You’ve Wanted to Know (At Least, Everything That I Could Think Of).’ Around 30 people were in attendance during the luncheon.
New Vandalite yearbook goes ‘Behind the Scenes’
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JEANETTE GERMANY Van High School Journalism Advisor A popular icon from the 1990’s just got some new life thanks to the Van High School Journalism Department. “Welcome to the ‘Behind the Scenes’ Vandalite,” announced VHS Journalism Advisor Jeanette Germany.
Several VZC employees recognized for years of service
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A number of Van Zandt County employees received certificates in recognition of their years of service during the March 1 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. VZC District Judge Chris Martin recognized three employees with certificates for their years of service to VZC.
