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Canton shooting leaves one dead

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The Canton Police Department issued a statement on April 28 regarding a shooting occurring in the City of Canton. “On April 23, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Canton Police Department was notified of a shooting that had occurred at a residence in the City of Canton.

OPENING DAY

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Saturday, April 23, was the first day of the 2022 Farmers’ Market in downtown Canton. The Farmers’ Market saw a busy opening day, with people filing in to check out the booths until its close at noon. Fresh eggs, jams, jellies, honey, vegetables, baked items, canned items, beef and quilts were just some of the items offered for sale. The market is celebrating its fifth year and will be open every Saturday through October. Photo by Britne Hammons
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Canton City Council denies appeal for signage

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Three City of Canton employees were recognized by the council as Van Zandt County favorites in the 2022 Readers’ Choice awards put on by Van Zandt Newspapers. Canton Policeman Steven Hall was honored with BEST Peace Officer; Canton Fire Chief Bud Sanford was honored with BEST Firefighter and Michael Martin was honored with BEST City Worker. Mayor Lou Ann Everett presented certificates to the three men.
Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett presented Bud Sanford with a certificate for being voted BEST Firefighter in the 2022 VZC Readers’ Choice Awards.

CES APRIL STUCO ANNOUNCED

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The Canton Elementary School April Student Council is Aniston Geren, Jazmin Miles, Anaiah Deleon, Aubry Richards, Coleton Cox, Jude Snyder, Grace Dosier and Kyla Ward..
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AROUND TOWN

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April 29-30: The Wills Point FFA will host a plant sale at the Wills Point High School greenhouse from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 29 and from 8 a.m. – noon April 30. Items for sale will include hanging baskets, gerbers, begonias, geraniums, sweet potato vines and tomatoes.

Comptroller’s office seeks publics input

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As Comptroller Glenn Hegar wraps up his Texas Broadband Listening Tour, the agency is reminding Texans to share their thoughts about broadband services in their communities. Your input can be shared via this online survey, or by calling 833-3-TEXBDO (839236).

BESTSELLER

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Lorraine Heath has become a powerhouse in the romance genre over the past 28 years, publishing more than 60 novels while garnering both critical and commercial success. In her latest novel, the recently released Girls of Flight City, Heath tells the story of three women, a civilian flight school in a small Texas town and the British pilots training there.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lorraine Heath’s latest novel was inspired in large part by the City of Terrell’s aviation history. Courtesy photos

Briefs

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Food giveaway set East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a food giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 7 at 508 East Oak St., Edgewood.
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