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Body During its regular meeting Sept. 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners heard an update from VZC Child Welfare Board Vice-President Jeanne Deen of Wills Point regarding new officers as well as the board’s annual report.

Body The Van Zandt County Library hosted guest speaker Kathy Deerr on Thursday Sept. 15 for a presentation on her Family Place Libraries program, which the Van Zandt County Library was inducted into following the presentation.

Body Canton City Councilman Blake Fowler, left, and Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and local published author Jon Lewis were among those in attendance Sept. 15 at the chamber’s ‘Business After Hours’ event at Yama Yoga.

Body In a recorded unanimous vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the 2022 tax rate as well as the fiscal year 2023 budget during its regular meeting Sept. 14.

Body Photo courtesy of Nick Gibbons/The County Eagle Photo courtesy of Nick Gibbons/The County Eagle Photo courtesy of Nick Gibbons/The County Eagle .

Body Radiant Church in Canton, located at 19830 Interstate 20, has announced that it will be hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University beginning Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Body The Van Zandt County Republican Club and the Van Zandt County Republican Women’s Club hosted a unity rally for Texas Senate District 2 Republicans.

Body As the days fly by summer is almost gone. I am still looking for those cooler fall days.

Body Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library Storytime started back up Sept. 9. Organizers noted, “We were excited to see some new faces and welcomed back old friends. Join us every Friday morning at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Rhonda! We look forward to reading stories and making crafts with you.

Body Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter recently released information involving a murder/ suicide that occurred Labor Day (Sept. 5) in the Whitton Community.