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Brooklynn Peoples crowned Miss VZC

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Brooklynn Peoples, daughter of Cassie and Josh Peoples, was crowned as the 2025 Miss Van Zandt County March 29 during the 67th Annual VZC Fair and Rodeo at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. She also placed first in the Talent, Party Dress, and Photogenic categories. The events at the fair and rodeo continued through April 5. Photo by Faith Caughron
Brooklynn Peoples, daughter of Cassie and Josh Peoples, was crowned as the 2025 Miss Van Zandt County March 29 during the 67th Annual VZC Fair and Rodeo at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. She also placed first in the Talent, Party Dress, and Photogenic categories. The events at the fair and rodeo continued through April 5. Photo by Faith Caughron

Canton EDC to break ground on Industrial Park expansion

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The Canton Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has announced a Groundbreaking Ceremony for a significant expansion of Industrial Park #1, located at 1171 Industry Drive, Canton. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7.

Town Hall Meeting held in Van to discuss upcoming bond election

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An estimated 20 citizens were in attendance April 1 for a Town Hall Meeting at Van City Hall to discuss an upcoming $3.5 million Bond Election scheduled for May 3. Van Interim City Manager Jeff Hudgens led a power-point presentation discussing the need to re-drill Water Well #3, one of four water wells in the city.
Van Interim City Manager Jeff Hudgens led in a Town Hall Meeting April 1 at Van City Hall to share information and answer questions concerning the $3.5 million bond election scheduled for May 3. If approved by the voters, the funds will be used to redrill Water Well #3, one of four water wells in the city. Photo by David Barber

Martins Mill to celebrate state championships April 10

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The Martins Mill community will have the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of their Mustang and Lady Mustang varsity Class 2A, Division 2, State Basketball Championships with a Parade and Rally starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10.

Entries due on May 2 for Library Young Writers Contest

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Future authors can show off their talent in the Grand Saline Friends of the Library Young Writers Contest with entries due on May 2. The contest is open to Grand Saline ISD and home school students in grades six through 12.

Easter Egg Hunt set for April 10 at library

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The Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10, at the library.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Mar 25, 25 through Apr 01, 25. Geary Dale Bean, 71, Wills Point, Driving while intoxicated 2nd.

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12219 Commander Dan Curtis has announced plans for the Second Annual Military and First Responders Appreciation Day. The event will be held from 9 a.m.
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