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Van Zandt Newspaper staffers celebrated a special milestone this week, recognizing David Barber with a party to mark his 40th anniversary with the company. Barber has filled a variety of roles during his 40-year run at Van Zandt Newspapers, working as an ad sales rep, staff writer and sports correspondent. One of Barber’s most impressive accomplishments was a 443-consecutive game streak of covering the Van Vandal football team in person that came to an end in August 2021 due to a bout of COVID.

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The Daughters of the American Revolution, Neches River Chapter, met Aug. 11 in Canton with Sherrie Archer, Chapter Regent, presiding.

The Republican Women of Van Zandt County hosted a training on election integrity in conjunction with the Leadership Institute. David Ferguson presented 40 attendees with strategies in planning to run an organized, focused campaign.

The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum’s series of Second Saturday Veterans’ Breakfasts will resume at 9 a.m.