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The Van Zandt County District Attorney’s Office has been awarded $53,000.00 in grant funding through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program, a significant step forward in strengthening services for crime victims across the county.

There will be a community blood drive from 12:306 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Walmart, located at 603 East State Highway 243 in Canton. “Look cool by the pool, but don’t bake by the lake, with a brand new beach towel from Carter BloodCare,” said a Carter BloodCare spokesperson.

This week, let’s discuss a subject that directly affects all of us sooner or later, how to continue to enjoy our outdoor endeavors as we grow older. In my mid-70s, I feel qualified to share some experiences that might be beneficial to some of those who are a bit long in the tooth.

The Canton Eaglettes varsity softball team will begin post-season play April 23 (today) against Carthage in the opener of a best-of-three Class 4A Bi-District playoff series with all three games being played at Tyler Legacy.

There will be a Van Zandt County Partner Resource Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 (today), at the Los Hermanos Restaurant located at 173 East Tyler Street on the south side of the downtown square in Canton.

The Friends of the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library will be hosting a Spring Book Fair and Silent Auction Tuesday, May 5 through Friday, May 8, at the library located at 313 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Canton ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Nichols was named as the recipient of the ‘Citizen of the Year’ award April 11 during the Annual Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Gala at the Canton Civic Center.

Correspondent The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial held a dedication ceremony for a renovated helicopter April 11 in the memory of Virgil Melton Jr. with his family in attendance Melton, a former VZC Veterans Memorial Director, VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner and Veteran, passed in a vehicle accident...

davidb@vanzandtnews.com At the conclusion of the open session during their regular meeting April 7, the Van Zandt County Commissioners took time to recognize their VZC Commissioners Court Administrator.

Special donations were announced by the Canton Lions Club during their regular weekly luncheon April 8 at the Van Zandt Country Club.