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Body The Van Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will be hosting a Christmas Quarterly Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

Gooden receives Hero of Main Street Award

Body The National Retail Federation and Texas Retailers Association presented U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden with the NRF “Hero of Main Street” award for his staunch support of the retail industry Oct. 19.
Congressman Lance Gooden was recognized with the Hero of Main Street award presented by the National Retail Federation and the Texas Retailers Association. Courtesy photo

Tragic incident under investigation

Body Local first responders and emergency personnel rushed to the Ash Lane crossing (more commonly known as the LyBrand crossing) in the Eastern part of Wills Point Nov. 6 after reports of a pedestrian getting struck by a train.

A Q&A about retirement planning

Body Individuals need not look very far to be reminded of the importance of planning for retirement. Television ad campaigns touting the need to plan for retirement have been front and center for many years.
A Q&A about retirement planning

DPS launches campaign to fight fentanyl

Body This month, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) answered Governor Greg Abbott’s call to action for state agencies by launching a new public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of fentanyl.

AARP Driver Safety Course

Body AARP Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County Library at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton are sponsoring a driver safety class on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 12 p.m.
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