When Paul Shepherd became pastor of Grace Baptist Church this summer he talked about how he wanted the church to become a more involved part of the community. This weekend, Shepherd is inviting the community to the church for a few hours of family friendly entertainment. The church will host a community “Kidz Fall Festival” [...]
Wells Carnival this weekend
A Wells summer tradition returns to the grounds of the Modern Woodman of America as the community gears up for its annual carnival. The carnival has been held for 74 or 75 years, depending on whom you ask, and is one of the final community events of the summer. The event benefits the MWA and [...]
Granville Youth Soccer
Granville Youth Soccer kicked off its 19th season this past Saturday. Due to the condition of the Little League fields, the program has moved to the Granville Carnival Grounds. Players are needed at all levels, from first through sixth grade. Any player who has not signed up and would like to play should contact Art [...]
Wells carnival tradition alive and well
Few events capture summer fun the way the long-standing traditional country carnivals can and the Wells Carnival continues to uphold its fine tradition through Saturday. The carnival continues until Aug. 20 providing revelers will have a chance to take in everything from an antique tractor pull, a parade, a midway with rides and live entertainment [...]
Fireman’s fireworks
A small sampling of the fireworks show from the June 18 finale’ of the Hook & Ladder fireman’s carnival. Hand held and a little shaky, this clip provides a quick look at a show that started after some people’s bedtimes.
Parade for the Hooks fireman’s carnival
Check out this video of the entire fireman’s carnival parade.
Carnival Fun Tonight
The Hook & Ladder Fire Company is pleased to present Granville Fireman’s Carnival starting tonight, providing evenings filled with old fashioned summer fun, games and food each evening through Saturday, June 18. It’s carnival food, games and live music for the next three night culminating in the fireworks display Saturday night to benefit the fire [...]
Work under way at water treatment plant
Although the water treatment plant project will not finish until the end of the year, residents have been able to see clear signs of progress on the project in recent days. Work on the $4 million state-mandated project will continue throughout the summer and into the fall before wrapping up in December. Officials from Lamont [...]
Junior service club brings eggs back
Spring finally arrived Saturday morning in Wells. Under sunny skies the Modern Woodmen Hall carnival grounds looked as if they had been visited by a most unusual flock of chickens with brightly colored plastic eggs scattered as far as the eye could see across the grass. At the word “Go” from the public announcement system, [...]






VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]