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Recognitions for a number of students and teachers in Canton ISD were the main focus May 13 during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board. Canton High School graduating senior Cole Herchman led in the invocation to open the meeting and CHS graduating senior Laney Reid led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Canton ISD Board President Kenneth Pruitt and board member Matthew Dunn were sworn into office May 13 during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton School Board. The oath of office was administered by Canton ISD Secretary to the Superintendent Stacie Wilkerson.

Editor’s Note: The following information was submitted by Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter considers crimes against children to be of the highest priority. To that end, one investigator is dedicated to investigating crimes that are alleged to involve child victims.

The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Wednesday, May 8 with Lion President Jesse Carranza presiding. Lion Jonathan Helvey introduced Rebecca Helvey, the Renaissance Southpaw, who has been teaching art to children for about 14 years.

Grace Bible Fellowship will be hosting ‘Grace Fest 24’ Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In a 3-2 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the adoption of a portion of PR 8700 as VZCR 4719 in VZC Pct. 4 during their regular meeting May 8.

The 2024 Canton High School Graduating Class will have its commencement ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 at Norris Birdwell Stadium.

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The Old Bethel Cemetery Associational meeting will be held on Saturday, May 18 at the Old Bethel Missionary Baptist Church located at 103 VZCR 2313. The business meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.