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Body Martins Mill ISD held commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 27 in the high school gymnasium. The ceremony was led by Valedictorian Kylee Lookabaugh and Salutatorian Mia Nixon.

Body Under near perfect weather conditions May 27 at Van’s Memorial Stadium, the 177 graduates of the Class of 2022 at Van High School received their diplomas. Van School Board Secretary Shannon Johnson welcomed those in attendance and led in the opening prayer.

Body Team and individual achievements received recognition May 16 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board. Van High School Principal Jeff Hutchins introduced the UIL (University Interscholastic League) State Bronze Medalist VHS Social Studies team.

Body Emma Lou Brown-Smith, Van High School graduate of 2021, was recognized as a recipient of the highest Girl Scout award, the Gold Award, on May 14, 2022, by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas.

Body Food giveaway set East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a food giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 4 at the church, located at 508 East Oak Street Edgewood.

Body A proclamation calling for Flag Day and Flag Week to be celebrated in Van Zandt County in June was approved unanimously May 25 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting.

Body On Friday, May 20, charges against former Van Zandt County Sheriff Steve Hendrix and two of his deputies for giving a false statement to a peace officer were dismissed.

Body Memorial Day will again take on a special meaning in Van Zandt County as the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Board has announced that they will be hosting their annual program beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the VZC Veterans Memorial in Canton.

Body The City of Van and the Van EDC (Economic Development Corporation) are sponsoring ‘3rd Thursdays with Erin York’ featuring an ‘Open Mic Night’ at The Movie House in downtown Van. The first ‘Open Mic Night’ was held May 19.