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With recent news that the Plaza Theatre building in downtown Canton was set to be demolished this past week, many have expressed both nostalgia and interest in what lies ahead for a strong piece of Canton’s history. The Plaza Theatre was constructed in 1946 by Joe Marshall Hackney.

For the second time in less than week, the Grand Saline Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect on charges that included the attempted online solicitation of a minor. In a Jan.

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East Oak Street Church of Christ, located at 508 E. Oak St.

The North & East Texas Press Association, in conjunction with the Texas Press Association, will once again award two $1,500 scholarships to eligible candidates at its April 27-29, 2023 convention held in Nacogdoches. Over the years, NETPA has helped college-bound journalism students with tuition and books through this scholarship program which is funded by private donations and through the annual auction held at the convention.

We often start the new year with resolutions – to improve our health or financial situation, to continue our education, or to start a hobby. Whatever your resolutions are, the Grand Saline Public Library has resources to help you.

It’s January and 2023 is here!! It’s time to start thinking about all things new and a spirit of renewal. The library ladies are looking forward to the new year. We hope for new and exciting things for the library. We did get some cleaning and rearranging done while we were closed on our Christmas break. Come in and see what changes we made.

The Texas Association of School Boards is joining school districts across the state to show appreciation for locally elected board members as part of School Board Recognition Month, which is celebrated each year in January.

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g Jan. 9, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 14.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.64 per gallon.

A pair of familiar foes squared off on the hardwood in Grand Saline this week as the Indian and Lady Indian basketball programs played host to chief rival Edgewood in District 12-3A action Jan. 10.