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A wanted felon was stopped by Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department patrol deputies resulting in additional charges being filed, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly. Deputy Juan Cortez took a stolen vehicle report on March 10.

Joe Zoubi, the visionary proprietor of Dukes Plaza and Craft 64 Sports Bar located on State Highway 64 at the intersection of Interstate 20 in Canton is embarking on an exciting new venture that promises to reshape the local community.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Canton ISD Director of Special Programs Daphne Thompson was the guest speaker during the March 5 Canton Lions Club Luncheon held at Craft 64. Thompson, along with her two of her students, Chris and Jacob, were on hand to announce that the Canton ISD Special Olympics Team will be hosting their 10th Annual Special Olympics Meet April 2 at Canton High School’s Norris Birdwell Stadium starting with the Parade of Athletes at 10 a.m.

A Statue Dedication Ceremony to honor the late Henry Lewis drew a large crowd on a cloudy, windy morning March 7 in front of The Arbor Pavilions on the First Monday Grounds in Canton. The ceremony was held on what would have been Lewis’ 84th birthday.

Thursday, March 13 is the next meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12219 at the Canton Senior Citizens Building. The regular business meeting begins at approximately 7 p.m.

The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court and VZC Judge Andy Reese have scheduled a workshop for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13, to discuss the background and current issues related to the historic VZC Courthouse and the proposed plans for a new VZC Justice Center.

An arson investigation in the Rolling Oaks community has led to the arrest of a woman, according to Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer. Palmer said that a firefighter was dispatched to the Rolling Oaks area for a structure fire on Feb.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County celebrated election victories of this past election cycle at their MAGA Gala Dinner/Fundraiser on Friday evening, Feb. 28.

Canton ISD released a letter from Canton ISD Superintendent Brian Nichols that was sent to parents following a March 5 accident involving a school district bus. “We want to inform you of an incident involving one of our school buses that occurred earlier today (March 5) on Highway 64,” said Nichols in the letter.