THE BEE’S KNEES
The 8 Annual Canton Rotary Club Spelling Bee was held at the Van Zandt County Fair on March 31. The competition was open to any 4th, 5 or 6 grade student at a Van Zandt County school, public, private or homeschool.
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Court to select sheriff on Monday
The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court met in an emergency session on Wednesday, May 4.
Van City Administrator West headed south to new position
After six years of service, City of Van Administrator Charles West has announced his resignation to accept the position of city manager in Bulverde, Texas, located 25 miles north of San Antonio.
Texas Bank and Trust announces recent officer promotion
Anita Lewis has been promoted to senior vice president and regional retail manager for Texas Bank and Trust’s DFW Region according to an announcement made at the bank’s employee awards dinner held on March 22.
Food giveaway set
East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a food giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 7 at 508 East Oak St., Edgewood..
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from April 19-27. David Lynn Almond, 56, Grand Saline, terroristic threat of family or household.
Shooting in Canton claims life of Grand Saline man
The Canton Police Department issued a statement on April 28 regarding a shooting occurring in the City of Canton. “On April 23, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Canton Police Department was notified of a shooting that had occurred at a residence in the City of Canton.
LITTLE AUTHORS
Mrs. Johnson’s kindergarten class at Edgewood Elementary School is now full of published authors and illustrators!!According to a public social media post, students wrote and illustrated a book all about kindergarten memories the students have made from the past year. Courtesy photo
A REAL TREASURE
One lucky man in Edgewood has won a $250,000 Texas Lottery scratch off ticket prize, thanks in part to Newman’s Convenience Store cashier Mary Erwin.
Hall of Fame recognized by Van ISD
The 2020 Faculty & Staff Hall of Fame Inductees were recognized by Van ISD during the 2022 Van ISD Honor Banquet April 11. Faculty and staff Hall of Fame inductees for 2020 were not recognized two years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic as their recognition was postponed until this year.