Roger Laverne “Dubber” Dennison passed away on Wednesday Jan. 9, 2013 at his home with his family by his side, and under the care of Washington County Hospice after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Roger was born on May 4, 1935 in Granville, New York, the son of the late Joseph and Emma (Matteson) Dennison. [...]
Roger L. Dennison
Granville, New York, Roger Laverne “Dubber” Dennison passed away on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at his home, with his family by his side, and under the care of Washington County Hospice, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Roger was born on May 4, 1935 in Granville, New York the son of the late Joseph [...]
Myer continues to gather support for monument
The effort to erect a stone monument off of Memorial Lane continues to gather steam, organizer Lila Myer said Saturday. “The stone has been ordered, it’s on its way,” she said. Fundraisers have gathered more than $2,500 towards to $4,000 cost of the finished monument to accompany the twin rows of trees planted to recognize [...]
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, [...]
Florence Ruth Martelle, 88
Florence Ruth Martelle, age 88, passed away at Mt. View Center in Rutland, Vt., on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010. Florence was born on July 20, 1924, in Arlington, Vt. She was employed for more than 20 years at Telescope Casual Furniture in Granville. Florence was a very kind and loving person, who enjoyed helping others [...]
B-I-N-G-O
The Modern Woodmen of America will host a fundraiser BINGO for the Haynes House of Hope Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 starting at noon. The bingos will be held at the Modern Wooden Hall in Wells, Vt. just off of Route 30 near the Wells Village School.
Gwendolyn L. Smith, 75
Gwendolyn L. Smith passed away at home in Wells, Vt., on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, following a brief illness. Gwen was born on June 30, 1935, in Westfield, Mass., the daughter of Frank and Dorothy (Robinson) Wilander. Gwen married her husband, Walter A. Smith, on April 2, 1965. Gwen enjoyed canning, playing bingo and traveling [...]
Clarence L. “Pete” Brace Jr., 88
Clarence L. “Pete” Brace Jr., age 88, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. Clarence was born on Sept. 28, 1921, in Comstock, the son of Clarence and Flora (Warner) Brace. He grew up in Wells, Vt., where his parents owned and operated Brace’s Garage, and [...]
Edwin J. Dennison, 76
Edwin J. Dennison, age 76, of Hampton, passed away peaceably in his home early Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 2009. His family was close to his side, comforting and supporting Erla, his loving and devoted wife of 56 years. Edwin was a U.S. Army first sergeant, having served with valor and honor for more than 24 [...]
Ronald E. Saunders, 70,
Ronald E. Saunders, 70, of Hebron, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 25, 2009, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt., with his family by his side. Born Aug. 18, 1938, in Arlington, Vt., he was the son of the late Herman N. and Clara Inez (Bentley) Saunders. Ron was educated in [...]






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 [...]