Ruth Oleta Edwards
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A Celebration of Life service for Ruth “Oleta” Edwards, 94, was held, May 9, 2022, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Glosup officiating.
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Help 4 Heroes USA donates van
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Sheryl Braxton, a veteran’s widow, middle, who is raising her grandkids ages 2, 4 and 5 received a van with the help of Help 4 Heroes USA organization. Presenting the van to Braxton are left, Ron Gowin and far right, Sarah Clayton of State Farm. Courtesy photo
Myrtle Springs Cemetery Assoc. to meet May 14 & 22
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At 2 p.m., Sunday, May 22, the Myrtle Springs Cemetery will be holding its annual cemetery meeting. The meeting will be held at the cemetery regarding cemetery business and care.
CORRECTION
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The Canton Tx Chamber of Commerce presented Business of the Year to Promise Realty, Tanya Watkins. The Herald had a typo in the April 28 edition of the paper under Ms.
Graves arrested for terroristic threat to courthouse
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On Sunday, May 1, a post on Facebook of an individual making threats of violence with a firearm caught the attention of Van Zandt County courthouse staff who in turn notified the Canton Police Department and the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office.
Carter unanimously appointed as VZC Interim Sheriff
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Following a 75-minute special called closed executive session May 9, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously announced the appointment of Joe Carter as VZC Interim Sheriff.
Chapel Catastrophe
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Property at Van Zandt County Wesley Chapel Cemetery has been damaged after an incident last week.
Republicans hold delegate training
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Doc Collins, President of the Van Zandt County Republicans, released the following information regarding the April meeting of the VZC Republicans: The April Van Zandt County Republican Club meeting was a training session for the delegates who will represent the VZC Republican...
Whitton FD to hold fish fry
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Whitton Fire Department will host a fish fry at 5 p.m., May 14. The menu will include fried fish, French fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, Bobby beans, drinks and desserts. The Firehouse Band will be providing live music. All funds will benefit the fire department’s operating costs.
Ellis Chapel Assoc. to hold meeting
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The Ellis Chapel Cemetery Memorial Association will hold a potluck lunch at 11 a.m., May 15, at the cemetery. A business meeting will follow the lunch..