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Fruitvale High School held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2022 on June 3 in the FHS gymnasium. The ceremony began with a procession of the graduates to Pomp and Circumstance with the National Anthem following.

A proclamation recognizing the month of June as Elder Abuse Prevention Month in Van Zandt County was approved unanimously June 8 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting.

If you have any kids who are music lovers, check out Mrs. Hannah’s Intro-To-Music Camp! Hannah has a local piano studio and wants to share her love for music with the community.

The Wills Point Police Department and Wills Point ISD Police Department each took to social media last week, announcing the arrest of a Marshall area resident on multiple charges stemming from a month-long investigation.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 18-May 31. Emilio Andrade-Lopez, 37, Eustace, arrested on site for driving with an invalid/suspended license with a previous conviction without financial responsibility.

On a warm and windy morning, a good crowd was on hand for the annual Van Zandt County Memorial Day Ceremony May 30 at the VZC Veterans Memorial in Canton. The program began with members of Scout Troop 378 presenting the colors followed by Ginger Pickett singing the National Anthem.

In a series of updated press releases by Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, the sheriff stated that three individuals have been arrested in connection to the ongoing murder investigation in Seven Points.

A number of activities are scheduled for Downtown Canton to celebrate the Fourth of July on Monday, July 4, according to information released by the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce. The evening’s activities will begin with a ‘Best Decorated Bike Contest’ at 5 p.m.

Terrell State Hospital Volunteer Services Council’s third annual Patient Art Show and Silent Auction will take place June 10 from 6-8:30 p.m. at The Shops at Terrell (301 Tanger Dr.).

The Wills Point Police Department is expected to welcome hundreds of visitors to Jack Lester Park June 11 as they host their annual Back the Blue Benefit. The event has become a family favorite in recent years, with music, demonstrations and a BBQ cook-off serving as key highlights.