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News
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
Unless you are reading my column this week online from somewhere in the middle of the Sahara Desert, chances are pretty good that Ole’ Luke doesn’t need to…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
On Sunday, May 19, the Myrtle Springs Cemetery will be holding its annual cemetery meeting. The meeting will be held at the cemetery at 2 p.m.
Immediately…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
Following a recommendation by Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson, the VZC Commissioners Court approved supplying the Edgewood Fire Department…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
The Northeast Texas Press Association (NETPA) recognized Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. with a number of awards during the 98th Annual NETPA Convention’s Better…
Sports
March 19, 2024 - 21:22
Two members of the Class 4A Regional Finalist Canton Eaglettes basketball team were recently named to the Class 4A All-Region Team by the Texas Association of…
March 06, 2024 - 10:10
The Canton Eaglette girls’ ‘green’ and ‘white’ teams had impressive showings Feb. 27 in the Eustace Invitational.
The ‘green’ team for Canton was led by Taryn…
March 06, 2024 - 10:10
Several members of the District 16-4A Basketball Champion Canton Eaglettes were recognized for their achievements on and off the court recently.
Coach Troy…
February 27, 2024 - 21:53
The road to the state tournament in San Antonio came to an end for the Canton Eagles Feb. 22 as they ended their season with a 66-41 loss to Dallas Carter in…
February 20, 2024 - 21:06
The Canton Eagles’ hopes to win their fifth consecutive district championship in boys’ basketball were dashed at the hands of the Mabank Panthers Feb. 13 in…
February 14, 2024 - 05:27
Like Yogi Berra used to say, it was ‘déjà vu all over again.’ One week later, same teams, same result.
The Canton Eaglette basketball team secured a number…
February 14, 2024 - 05:27
The Canton Eagles had few problems with the Lindale Eagles in Canton’s home season finale Feb. 9 as they dominated play with a 69-36 victory.
Cason Bell led…
Columns
March 12, 2024 - 21:28
Ever suddenly been transported back in time by just a whiff of a lingering smell in the air? The sight of a house? A quick glimpse of a stranger’s profile who…
March 12, 2024 - 21:28
It takes great passion to overcome insurmountable obstacles in your life. When we are passionate about our desires, it becomes much easier to go above and…
January 23, 2024 - 21:11
Most Valuable Player (MVP). Depends upon the perspective and opinion of the person watching the game.
Does he believe that it should be the player who scored…
January 23, 2024 - 21:11
During the Obama administration, a concerning trend emerged within the Justice Department. Settlement funds from federal lawsuits were being diverted not to…
Obituaries
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
1938 – 2024
Marvin Lee Bolt was born in Blackfoot, Texas, to Oel Lee and Alois Bolt on November 27, 1938. He entered Glory on April 24, 2024, where his wife…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
1949 – 2024
Services for Jon Martin Butler, 74, of Ben Wheeler, were held Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Pastor Martin McCray…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
1941 – 2024
Services for Dr. Edward Walter Rongers, 82, of Fruitvale, were held Monday, April 29, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Dan Tarno…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
1931 – 2024
Services for Ruth B. Reid, 92, of Martins Mill, were held Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment was in Holly…
April 30, 2024 - 22:23
1944 – 2024
A graveside service for Wanda McCreary, 80, of Canton, was held Friday, April 26, 2024, at Haven of Memories in Canton with Bro. Donald Kyle offi…
April 23, 2024 - 21:43
1941-2024
A funeral service was held for Delbert Wayne Whitton, 82, of Canton on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. David Fretwell…
April 16, 2024 - 21:42
1932-2024
Funeral services for David Daniel Rushin, age 91, of Edgewood, were held Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Brother…
April 16, 2024 - 21:42
1998-2004
Bethaney Raé Thomas, 26, of Grand Saline went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2024. Bethaney was born on January 21, 1998, to Gary and Deana Thomas…
