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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter knows that a unique event like the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse event Monday, April 8 can present some unique challenges, but he said that his department is ready to respond when needed.

carla@vanzandtnews.com On Monday, April 8, East Texas will experience the first Total Solar Eclipse since 1878 which will cover 13 U.S. States.

The regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council opened March 19 with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of prayer. Several announcements were made during the meeting, including the retirement of Ron Fields, who had dedicated 17 years of his life to serving the city of Canton.

Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton will be having Good Friday and Easter Sunday services at the church. The Good Friday service begins at 6 p.m.

On Monday, April 8, East Texas will experience the first Total Solar Eclipse since 1878 which will cover 13 U.S. States.

The City of Canton is continuing with a statewide 57year tradition known as ‘Keep Texas Beautiful’ during the week of April 15. In 1967, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, now known as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), created the Beautify Texas Council to help give Texas a facelift for the upcoming 1968 HemisFair in San Antonio.

Correspondent One of the most highly anticipated events of the spring in Van Zandt County continues through March 30 with the annual VZC Fair and Rodeo at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. Admittance to the grounds will be $5.00 per car and $1.00 for walk-ins.