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Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett gave a tour of Canton City Hall and discussed various ongoing activities and projects in the city Jan. 25 as she was the guest speaker at the meeting of the Wednesday Study Club.

A two-vehicle accident last weekend resulted in the death of one Van Zandt County resident, as well as another seriously injured. According to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety Media and Communications Sgt.

The Whitton Community Center, located at 10073 FM 1651 in Canton, will host a dinner and Valentine’s sweets auction fundraiser Feb. 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

EXIT Realty Pro is pleased to announce that James Sturdevant, Katy Meiselbach and Zach Reiser have joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its most recent report of nationally confirmed cases of flu and influenza-like illnesses Jan. 21, advising that 18 states including Texas are currently reporting very high or high levels of activity.

Egg prices continue to set all-time per-dozen price records, and a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert does not expect that trend to reverse in the near future.

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g Jan. 30, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 30.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 9.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton High School Theatre Department is set to host their second annual dinner show this Saturday, Jan. 28, as guests will be treated to a performance of “A Family Reunion to Die For, as well as refreshments prepared by Canton High School culinary program.

From Buffalo, New York, to Boca Raton, Florida, and now in Canton, life’s road has produced a lot of great memories for Louise Rich. One of those memories occurred earlier this month when Louise turned 100 years old on Jan.

Canton Elementary School’s January Student Council members include Cheyenne Richards, Alexandra Shinn, Derek Lewis, Truett Vineyard, Bryson Massey, Aubrey Murdock, Hadlee Busby and Addy Gilmore. .