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Correction In the police blotter that was published in last week’s print edition of the Canton Herald, the suspect in an assault case was erroneously reported as 77-year-old Alan Ray Franklin. The actual suspect in the case is a 77-year-old person with a different name.

Visitors to the Van Zandt County Library have had plenty to see and do over the long summer months, with activities for every age group.

The City of Canton joined the growing list of Van Zandt County entities to call for water conservation efforts to intensify, following similar announcements issued by the cities of Wills Point, Van and Edgewood in recent weeks.

The Van Zandt County Library played host to three canines, Clyde, Piper and Mercy Me, as well as handlers Carol King Woods and Regena Bell, for their weekly Therapy Dog Team Bringing Miles of Smiles event July 21.

After a challenging week for volunteer firemen in and around Van Zandt County fighting grass fires, VZC Fire Marshal Sean Davis is seeking the public’s help in reducing the number of future fire calls.

A representative from Live Oak Public Finance L.L.C. made a presentation to the Canton School Board about the possibility of becoming the new Canton ISD financial advisor during the board’s regular monthly meeting July 25.

In the police blotter that was published in last week’s print edition of the Canton Herald, the suspect in an assault case was erroneously reported as 77-year-old Alan Ray Franklin. The actual suspect in the case is a 77-year-old person with a different name.

Summer is always a challenging time for Texas ornamental and vegetable gardens, but a record heat wave and drought have made it especially difficult to keep plants from turning brown and crispy. So, how can we manage our gardens until rain and cooler temperatures bring relief?

Grace Bible Fellowship, located at 17897 FM 1255 in Canton, will celebrate its 30th anniversary July 31, with a special event and dedication ceremony. Organizers behind the effort noted, “We want nothing more than to have you there! We will have one service on that day starting at 10 a.m.

EXIT Realty Pro in Canton announced the addition of Dominick Young to its team of real estate professionals. “We’re excited to welcome Dominick to EXIT Realty,” says Mike Murdock, Broker/Owner of EXIT Realty Pro.