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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Jul. 25-Aug.

Canton Farmers Market moves to downtown square

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A new location for the weekly Canton Farmers’ Market was approved in a 3-0 vote by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during a special called meeting July 26. VZC Pct.
City of Canton Main Street Manager Shelley Newton visited with the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court concerning a request to move the weekly Canton Farmer’s Market from in front of Canton City Hall to the west side of the VZC Courthouse square downtown. Photo by David Barber

Blood drive set for Aug. 7 in Canton

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Donating blood can help many patients in many ways. High school student Amari Lemon is one Texan whose life has been changed by the compassion of Lone Star blood donors.

Judge Reese discusses first 200 days with Lions

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Celebrating his 200th day in office, Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese was the guest speaker July 19 at the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon held at the Van Zandt Country Club. Reese, who was sworn in as VZC judge Jan.
At the conclusion of the regular weekly luncheon meeting of the Canton Lions Club July 19 at the Van Zandt Country Club, Van Zandt County Judge and Canton Lions Club member Andy Reese was presented a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Canton Lions Club Vice-President Tonda Curry. Reese was the guest speaker at the luncheon on his 200th day in office as VZC judge. Photo by David Barber

Van council unanimously approves EDC appointments

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Three new appointments to the City of Van’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors were unanimously approved by the Van City Council during its regular and Van Mayor Pro-Tem Ernie Burns were named to the EDC board with the appointment of Burns creating the most conversation among the council members. Lopez and Wheeler were not in attendance during the July 13 council meeting.
City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Tammy Weidman discussed the selection process in recommending three new members to the EDC Board of Directors during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council July 13. All three appointments were approved unanimously by the council members. Photo by David Barber

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Good Hope Baptist Church, located at 150 VZ County Road 3108, will host their 5th Sunday Singing event from 2-4 p.m. July 30.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Jul. 18-- Jul.
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