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Less than 60 new cases of COVID-19 reported

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Concerns that the recent Thanksgiving holiday gatherings would lead to a spike in newly reported COVID-19 cases locally have been put to rest in recent weeks with just 56 new confirmed or probable cases reported by the Northeast Texas Public Health District over the most recent 7-day reporting period.
Less than 60 new cases of COVID-19 reported

SEASONAL SONGS

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Members of the First Baptist Church of Van Choir led a number of Christmassong selections prior to the start of the City of Van’s Christmas ParadeDec. 4 in downtown Van.

SEASONAL SONGS

VZC sees three offices contested in 2022 election

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Most of Van Zandt Countyoffices up for reelectionare unopposed as the March1, 2022, Texas PrimaryElection draws close.Offices that are unopposedare those held by VZCDistrict Judge Chris Martin;VZC District AttorneyTonda Curry, VZC Court atLaw Judge Josh Wintters,VZC Precinct 2 CommissionerVirgil Melton Jr,VZCJustice of the Peace Pct.1 Wade McMillan, VZCJustice of the Peace Pct.3 Herbert Dunn and VZCJustice of the Peace Pct.4 Scott Shinn, VZC ClerkSusan Strickland, VZ CountyClerk Karen Wilson andVZC Treasurer Kenny Edwards.All of the above partieshave filed for reelection.Contested races con

Salt Palace receives new facade

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The Salt Palace Museum in GrandSaline is getting a new facelift thisweek after the old walls made out ofsalt are being torn down and new saltwalls are going up.Grand Saline Salt Palace Museumofficials stated that the process of removingthe old walls and replacingthem with fresh walls is done every 15to 20 years. There have been three previouswalls that have been replaced.Officials also stated that the walls meltor erode over time and the loss of saltcan leave big holes in the walls.The Morton Salt Company providedthe salt blocks for the new wall and theold salt wall will be hauled off.

Salt Palace receives new facade

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The VZC Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Nov. 30- Dec.

Oh Christmas Tree …

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Michael Williams stands before the City of Van’s Christmas tree that helped light the way during the city’s annual Christmas Parade held Dec.4. The tree was lit Nov.
Oh Christmas Tree …

Henson, Williams recognized by commissioners

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Two employees of the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department were recognized for their years of service Dec. 8 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.
Two employees of the VZC Sheriff’s Department were recognized by VZC Sheriff Steve Hendrix and the VZC Commissioners Court for their years of service to VZC Dec. 8. Recognized were, front row, dark jackets, Deputy Sam Henson (15 years) and Lieutenant Melonie Williams (12 and one-half years). Photo by David Barber

Judge Wintters speaks to Chamber

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Van Zandt County Court at Law Judge Josh Wintters was the guest speaker Dec. 7 at the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held at The Movie House in downtown Van.
Van Zandt County Court at Law Judge Josh Wintters was the guest speaker Dec. 7 at the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Business Luncheon. Photo by David Barber
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