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The annual Dinner on Main Street in downtown Canton is scheduled for Saturday, March 29. “Imagine a magical evening under the starts where the heart of downtown Canton transforms into a vibrant dining experience,” said a Canton Main Street spokesperson.

A Canton man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a wire fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

On Thursday, March 13, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12219 in Canton held a swearing in ceremony for three new members, Matthew Hernandez, Frank Duyka (WWII) and Tommy Forgue during the regular meeting.

Candidates in the May 3 Canton School Board election are reminded to turn in their Candidate Questionnaires and photos to the office of the Canton Herald by 3 p.m. Friday, April 4.

St Justin’s Episcopal Church of Canton is having a Lenten Rummage Sale. The congregation of St.

On March 12, 2025, deputies from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Precinct 2 area of Van Zandt County for a burglary that had already occurred, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly.

A public workshop meeting to discuss renovations and potential relocation of the Van Zandt Courthouse drew around 75 Van Zandt County residents. The meeting was held in the VZC District Courtroom March 13 and was led by VZC Judge Andy Reese.

Van Zandt County Judge Van Zandt County experienced significant tree damage from May and June storms last year, downing many trees throughout the county. Road and bridge crews worked to get the trees removed from the roads, tossing them into the ditches to clear the roads for traffic.

The City of Canton recognized Jerry Shamlin with a street named in his honor during a Street Sign Reveal ceremony March 11. Shamlin has worked for the city for more than 20 years as Director of Public Works and still works on the First Monday Grounds today.