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Body Canton Elementary School announced their Student Council members for the month of September. The students named were front row, left to right, Evie Martin, Ashlyn Ganschow, Kylee Ragle, and Lexis Coil; and back row, Rebecca Bell, Cash Townson, Witten Paget, and Haven Hoover.

Body A Van Zandt County employee was recognized for 35 years of service to VZC during the Sept. 27 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

Body The Whitton Community Center will be having a Barbecue and Bake Auction to benefit the Tarver Cemetery Association in the Whitton Community. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.

Body During their regular meeting Sept. 27, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court recognized two Wills Point High School seniors for a recent act of bravery.

Body The City of Canton announced Sept. 25 that a water conservation notice involving a Stage 1 Contingency Plan will be implemented immediately.

Body A momentous occasion is on the horizon as First Monday Trade Days, the iconic flea market in Canton, prepares to mark a significant milestone, its 150th anniversary. “Join us in celebrating the occasion during the October show (Sept.

Body The 2023 Canton Poor Boy Rodeo sponsored by the Canton Trail Riders Association is scheduled for Sept. 28-30 at the Zeke Burns Arena, located at 24742 State Highway 64.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Canton ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Nichols was the guest speaker Sept.

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Body The name of the victim that died in the road rage shooting Sept. 19 on Interstate 20 in Van Zandt County has not yet been released, according to VZC Sheriff ’s Department Public Information Officer and Deputy Erin McLeaish.