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In their final regular meeting for the 2022 fiscal year, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a proclamation calling for Saturday, Oct. 8 to be recognized as ‘War of 1812 Veteran and Republic of Texas Citizen James Rice Day.’

It’s finally cooler outside!! I am so happy. I have tried to wait for the cooler weather, but not very patiently. Seriously, isn’t it wonderful? We can enjoy a few days of cooler weather. We already have some fall decorations up at the library.

The Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce introduced Sarah Carrell as their newest administrator last week. Carrell recently moved to Canton with her daughter and husband, Troy, who was hired earlier this year to be Canton High School’s head girls’ varsity basketball coach.

While no bad blood will be lost on the field during and after Friday’s football matchup between Van and Canton, this year’s rendition of the rivalry has a little more at stake for two alumni.

The Texas Star Quilters Guild, which meets every third Monday of the month at the Canton Senior Citizen’s Center, hosted members from the Quilts of Valor Foundation during their meeting on Sept. 19.

An emergency was declared for fiscal year 2023 by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during a called special session Sept. 19 regarding repairs to the VZC Courthouse roof as a result of heavy rainfall on Aug. 22.

Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett opened the monthly Canton City Council meeting on Sept. 20 with the presentation of a flag from U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden to the employees and first responders of the city of Canton.

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A woman who suffered a heart attack over Labor Day weekend is being described as a “miracle” after the collective effort of a group of first responders saved her life. On Sept.