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Philip Lee and his crew of Quality Asphalt Paving & Chip Sealing of Wills Point resurfaced the entry road and boat launch at Mill Creek Lake in Canton on Monday, Aug. 30. The hot weather didn’t deter Lee and his crew as they finished up the project in one day. The company also works on private drives, parking lots, overlays, seal coats, hot rubber crack filling and chip seals. Photo by Nick Gibbons
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David Barber just celebrated his 39 anniversary with the newspapers in Van Zandt County on Aug. 10. And he was looking forward to covering the 2021 season opener of the Van Vandals last Friday night in Palestine.
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The Canton Main Street Board has rolled out a new program to honor the historical buildings in downtown Canton. A historical plaque will be placed on the front of the historical buildings. The Canton Main Street team will be reaching out to downtown businesses who qualify for a plaque. The plaque will read “The Free State of Van Zandt” and include a brief history about the building. Courtesy photo
Read moreThe number of deaths as a result of the COVID-19 virus have risen over the week, with NET Health reporting a total of 79 deaths in Van Zandt County on Aug. 30.
Read moreThe Canton Police Department released the following arrest report from Aug. 24-30.
Read moreThe East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a drive up food giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 4. The giveaway will be held at 508 East Oak Street, Edgewood.
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It’s back to school time for all the students in Canton ISD, but the members of the Mighty Canton Band are almost a full month into their marching season. Students began marching band practice periodically throughout the summer, working on fundamentals. Band camp began daily on July 28 in preparation for this year’s show, Siren’s Fury. Students faced the 100-degree days with gusto, eager to learn the new show.
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