It’s a common scenario: an elderly woman is living alone on a low, fixed social-security income, and life circumstances have not allowed for any substantial savings. As winter approaches and heating costs inevitably rise, this person is forced to make spending cuts somewhere. Fortunately for locals, there are options that prevent them from skimping on [...]
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Church group setting up Salvation Army in Granville
The Mettowee Valley Ecumenical Council constantly tries to find new ways to help the less fortunate in the Granville area and with this holiday season a new way to assist the needy will arrive. The council plans to partner with the Salvation Army to set up a Salvation Army Service Unit in Granville, Rev. Jim [...]
Town summer rec starts July 6
Time remains to sign up youth for the Town of Granville Summer Recreation Program organizers said recently. The program will be led by directors Megan Mead along with about a half dozen helpers including Katie Beecher, Chanleigh Casey, Sarah Bixby, Meghan O’Brien, Julianne Edwards and Jamie Hicks. The program will offer indoor and outdoor activities [...]
Penrhyn Car Show Saturday
Saturday evening provides a great chance to get out and enjoy the suddenly summer weather while getting an eyeful of some of the finest automobiles the region has to offer right here in Middle Granville. Push, peddle or trailer in – the fire fighters of the Penrhyn Engine and Hose Co. just want to see [...]
Look at the cool cars (and trucks) in Middle Granville
Bring out your best looking ride Saturday, June 4 and come to Middle Granville for the kickoff car show of the region. Push, peddle or trailer in – the fire fighters of the Penrhyn Engine and Hose Co. just want to see a field full of competitors for the judging of this annual event. For [...]
Lenten Services
Lenten services The Lenten Luncheon series of Prayer Services followed by a simple lunch continues on Fridays during Lent at 12 noon. On March 25, the service will be at the South Granville Congregational Church. On April 1, it will be at Trinity Episcopal Church. Granville Baptist Church will host the service and luncheon on [...]
Laugh Your Cans Off
The Border Riders Snowmobile Club will present a night of laughs this Saturday Feb. 19 at the Forum. “Laugh Your Cans Off” will raise funds for the local snowmobile club while collecting food items to benefit the Granville Ecumenical Council’s food pantry at St. Mary’s Church. Patrons will receive a ticket for door prizes with [...]
Stocking up warmth
The Christmas tree at the Granville Baptist Church is doing double duty this winter. During a time when many more need a helping hand, members of the Rev. Jim Peterson’s congregation have kept the holiday tree up for another purpose – as a beacon for those who want to help others. What once was a [...]
Food pantry use is rising
With the approach of winter and the holidays, the Mettowee Valley Ecumenical Food Pantry is seeing a surge in demand for its services.
Demand for food surges
“This community is amazingly generous and warm,” said JoAnn Holland, a volunteer at the Granville Area Ecumenical Council Food Pantry, which is coping with a surge in demand for assistance these days.
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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 [...]