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The Van Zandt County Youth Diversion Program continues to gain momentum, earning preliminary approval for nearly $19,000.00 in state grant funding, representing an 87 percent increase over last year. The award comes after a competitive grant cycle, with three agencies vying for limited diversion funds.

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Incumbent Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese and challenger Jeffrey Whitworth were in attendance April 27 to participate in a Political Forum sponsored by the Republican Club of VZC (RCVZC) at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Two Canton ISD teachers were named as the winners of the Lamar Award of Excellence by the Canton Masonic Lodge. The winners were named during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board April 20.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com At the beginning of the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council April 21, Canton Mayor Lou Ann Berry announced that the Annual Kids’ Fish Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 beginning at 9 a.m.

On a play that is considered to be routine during most high school baseball games turned into a scary situation for two Canton High School varsity baseball players recently. During a district game at Mabank April 20, Canton Eagle senior left fielder Dane Vanhoozer raced in at full speed to attempt a diving catch while his shortstop teammate also backed up as fast as he could to try to make a play on the ball.

The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor announced that the City of Canton has been recognized by Travel Texas as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.