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Body The demolition of the old bridge at the intersection of Interstate 20 and FM 859 in Canton is still on schedule for the weekend of Sept. 7 and Sept. 8, according to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Tyler District Public Information Officer Jeff Williford.

Body The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) and the Van Zandt County/ Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton, are sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com With family and friends in attendance, Cliff Williams was sworn in Aug. 23 as the new Van Zandt County Pct.

Body The First Baptist Church of Canton hosted the annual Hope Center Gala Aug. 24.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com While the change in the Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioners Court seat does not officially occur until January 1, 2025, current VZC Pct.

Body All of the seats on the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court were filled for the first time in nearly three months as the commissioners’ court began their 30-minute regular meeting Aug. 28.

Body In each advertiser’s space on this page is the name of two teams who will oppose each other in the coming week. You should circle the name of the team you believe will win in each ad. The person selecting the most correct games will be the winner.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Aug. 13-Aug.

Body The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, August 24 at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. VZC Genealogical Society President Carrie Woolverton and others at the meeting spoke of their sorrow at the recent death of Lawrence O.

Body The Canton Texas Rotary Club will be presenting ‘Purse Bingo’ from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug.