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This year, 2023, marks the 150th anniversary of the first burial in Union Chapel Cemetery. The anniversary will be celebrated at the cemetery’s annual Decoration Day on April 28, 2023.

The next meeting for Republican Women of Van Zandt is scheduled for Monday, April 10 at the Van Zandt County Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting to being promptly at 6 p.m.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Mar. 28-Apr.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered to vote by Thursday, April 6 to vote in the May 6 local elections across the State of Texas.

A two-vehicle accident approximately four miles southwest of Quitman resulted in the passing of two individuals March 26, including a 17-year old Alba resident and a 69year old Quitman resident.

A packed house was in attendance to hear discussion regarding election equipment options and the continued use of paper ballots during the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court March 15.

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ETHAN ADAMS news@vanzandtnews.com A Van Zandt County woman who previously served in various roles at Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton has been indicted by the VZC grand jury on a second-degree felony charge of theft from a non-profit.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society hosted quite the spectacle this past weekend, celebrating the 175th birthday of Van Zandt County at the historic Blackwell House Museum, as well as the Van Zandt County Library.