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Students at Canton Elementary School raced to the end of the school term during the Canton Elementary School Santa Fun Run. The event is one of the last ones before the kickoff of the holiday break.
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Left photo, Cooper Hall, right, led the invocation during the Canton School Board meeting. Student Jacob Hall, left, led the prayer before the start of the meeting.
Read moreIf you are shopping online for a pet this holiday season, use caution. Complaints continue to escalate into Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker as fake pet and puppy scams are on the increase, according to the latest BBB Risk Report. Scammers know that few things pull at a person’s heartstrings like an adorable puppy. And as consumers rely on the internet to find new pets, they will be met with a slew of heart-tugging ads. A BBB study found that many of the ads are scams, and anyone looking online for a pet is extremely likely to encounter one.
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Concerns that the recent Thanksgiving holiday gatherings would lead to a spike in newly reported COVID-19 cases locally have been put to rest in recent weeks with just 56 new confirmed or probable cases reported by the Northeast Texas Public Health District over the most recent 7-day reporting period.
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The Salt Palace Museum in Grand Saline is getting a new facelift this week after the old walls made out of salt are being torn down and new salt walls are going up.
Read moreThe Canton Police Department released the following activity report from Dec. 13-19.
Read moreJan. 1, 2022: Lake Tawakoni State Park will host its annual First Day Hike event from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Organizers stated, “Start your new year off right with a self-guided hike at Lake Tawakoni State Park! Set your intentions for the new year with a mindful hike or just enjoy the first day of 2022 with a peaceful walk. Be sure to stop by the park headquarters afterward (open until 4:30pm) to claim your First Day Hike sticker!” The event is free with park entry ($5 per person age 13 and up).
Read moreVan Zandt County offices up for election in the March 1, 2022, Texas Primary Election include the office of VZC District Judge, held by Judge Chris Martin; VZC County Judge, held by Don Kirkpatrick, who is not seeking reelection; VZC District Attorney Tonda Curry, who has filed for reelection; VZC Court at Law Judge Josh Wintters who has filed for reelection; VZC Precinct 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr who has filed for reelection; VZC Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Wade McMillan who has filed for reelection; VZC Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Sandra Plaster who has filed for reelection; VZC Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 Herbert Dunn and VZC Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 Scott Shinn; VZC Pct. 4 Commissioner Tim West; VZC Clerk Susan Strickland who has filed for reelection; VZ County Clerk Karen Wilson who has filed for reelection and VZC Treasurer Kenny Edwards who has filed for reelection.
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