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According to information released by Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry, a Van Zandt County jury returned a verdict of guilty, convicting Jeremy Treadway, 40, of Edgewood, of Indecency with a Child by sexual contact.

Early Voting for the Nov. 4 General Election began Oct.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Oct. 22, the court approved the implementation of a burn ban to take effect immediately.

Major award winners were announced by the Van Area Chamber of Commerce during the annual Van Oil Festival Oct. 18 at Van City Park.

susan@vanzandtnews.com As the sun sets on Friday, Oct. 31, David Barber will step onto the football field for a milestone like no other, his 500th game covering the Van Vandal varsity football team. The game will be played at Paris North Lamar High School Stadium.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In a groundbreaking initiative for Van Zandt County, the newly launched Youth Diversion Program aims to provide an alternative path for young offenders, steering them away from the traditional court system.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 14-21.

Veteran Matt Hernandez, Van Zandt County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Tommy Forgue and Navy Veteran Phil Smith recently teamed up with Gail Bowen at Goshen Farms in Ben Wheeler to grill up hamburgers and hot Dogs for the Farms’ monthly cookout for homeless Veterans of Van Zandt County.

Before a civil custody hearing Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Courtroom in Ben Wheeler, 16 dogs from a property in Van Zandt County were surrendered and released to the SPCA of Texas. Criminal charges in the case are being pursued.