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On March 17, a member of the Criminal Interdiction Team from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office performed a vehicle stop resulting in an arrest for illegal drugs, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly.

St Justin’s Episcopal Church of Canton is having a Lenten Rummage Sale. The congregation of St.

Learning and laughs were on the program at the Spring Genealogy Workshop of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society, which was held March 22 VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. Lee Dickson, genealogist and author of three family research books, gave the workshop presentation, ‘Genealogy in a Nutshell.’ The program focused on the basics of family research, interspersed with many examples and fun facts as well as audience participation.

Elwood Baptist Church in Wills Point will be having their Homecoming to mark 127 years since its organization in 1898, on Sunday, April 6. “We will be having a former Pastor of Elwood Baptist Church, Brother Billy Smith, to come and bring the morning message,” said a church spokesperson.

On Thursday, March 13, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12219 in Canton held a swearing in ceremony for three new members, Matthew Hernandez, Frank Duyka (WWII) and Tommy Forgue during the regular meeting.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Following a closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting March 13, the Van City Council announced the resignation of Van City Manager Mark Campbell.

It promises to be a busy week from March 29-April 5 during the 67th Annual Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. The AgriScience Fair, Container Grown Plants, Floral Cup, Public Speaking, and Robotics competitions all required a submission of entry on March 1.

On March 12, 2025, deputies from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Precinct 2 area of Van Zandt County for a burglary that had already occurred, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly.

A Canton man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a wire fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Mc-Glothin, Jr.

On March 10, the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Women of Van Zandt County convened with a robust turnout and an agenda filled with important discussions and insights. Club members were treated to a wealth of information regarding property taxes, local governance, and community engagement.