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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com For the second time in a two-week period, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court took no action on a request for increased salaries covering 29 positions in the VZC Sheriff’s Department. After appearing before the commissioners’ court March 15, VZC Sheriff Joe Carter returned to make the same request March 29.

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March 30 will serve as a landmark day locally with the newly established VFW Post officially hosting its first meeting beginning at 6 p.m. at the Canton Senior Center located at 200 W.

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, Canton Rotary Club welcomed speakers BJ Waymire, Jerry Tidwell and Matt Stiefer on behalf of Manna Food Bank of Canton. Canton Rotary Club welcomed new member Mark Walters on Thursday March 9, 2023. The Rotary Club is happy to have you. March 16, 2023, Canton Rotary Club welcomed guest speakers Kelly Clements and Jim Cox with the Van Zandt County Fair Association.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered to vote by Thursday, April 6 to vote in the May 6 local elections across the State of Texas. Not all local governmental entities will be holding elections on May 6, and Texas voters should check with their county elections office for more information on which municipalities, school districts, and other local political subdivisions will be holding elections.

1937-2023 Graveside services for Ellen Hendry Wheeler, 86, of Canton, are scheduled for noon Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Oakland Cemetery in Canton, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline. Ellen passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Tyler.

The Canton City Council held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 21, at the city hall building in downtown Canton. The invocation was led by Rhett Griffin from Boy Scout Troop 378, as well as the following pledges and presentation of colors also being performed by members from the Troop.

Following a closed executive session at the end of their special called meeting March 21, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court named Chris Burnett as the new VZC Courthouse Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society hosted quite the spectacle this past weekend, celebrating the 175th birthday of Van Zandt County at the historic Blackwell House Museum, as well as the Van Zandt County Library. The Texas State Legislature passed a law creating Van Zandt County on March 20, 1848.