County Observer

Granville

JoAnn Plank

Greetings everyone. Welcome to November. What beautiful temperatures we had over the past week. Makes you want to spend the entire day outdoors enjoying it all.

Did you all remember to turn your clocks back? I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen with all the debating. For now, we still have to deal with the long, dark evenings.

Since the beginning of November, we can start looking forward to the holiday season. The stores are starting to shine with Christmas trees and all the decorations. First, we have to get Thanksgiving in there with all the great food, but to remember we have so much to be thankful for. With prices for everything, being so high this season, we are still blessed.

The members of the Granville Fire Company would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported our first Pew Pew bingo held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Granville Fire Company Events Center. Once again, thank you for your continued support of the Granville Fire Company! We couldn’t do it without you.

Next Cashin bingo will be held Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Granville Fire Company Events Center at 105 Malta Drive, Granville. Doors open at 1 p.m. Bingo starts at 3 p.m. The kitchen special is a cheeseburger, chips and a drink for $5. Hope to see you there!

Be sure to join us at the Granville Fire Company Events Center on Saturday, Nov. 28 for Jingle and Mingle. Small Business Saturday Holiday Vendor Show from 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. Shop local vendors, unique gifts for everyone, seasonal treats and more. Holiday fun for all.

Granville United Methodist Church with Rev. Jenn Heikes, Pastor. Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Sunday school: 9 a.m., fellowship hour: 10 a.m. Children’s Church is available during part of the service.

HUB Update – the final HUB of 2026 will be held at Watts UMC in Belleville on Saturday, Nov. 7, starting at 9:30 a.m. We are to bring hand towels for the event and will be making personal health kits.

Live Nativity- this year’s live nativity at the 2026 Ice Festival will be held on Thursday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Once again, we will be looking for any help to continue this important message in downtown Lewistown about the true meaning of Christmas.

Remembering our shut-ins at this time. Bill Fink of Granville, Connie Settle, Earl “Dave” Ritzman, Jim Rhodes of Greenwood Village and Kay Smith of William Penn Healthcare.

Thoughts and prayers are with the family of Betsy Olson of Lewistown, who passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at Greenwood Village at the age of 73. Sincere condolences go out to Betsy’s family at this time.

Loving memories to the family of Daniel Royer, who passed away eight years ago, Nov. 6, 2018. Thoughts are with the family at this time.

Loving memories to the family of former Longfellow resident Evelyn Charlesworth, who passed away seven years ago, Nov. 6, 2019. Thoughts are with the family at this time.

Loving memories to the family of Mamila Ellinger, who passed away six years ago, Oct. 30, 2020. Thoughts are with the family at this time.

Have a safe week, and God Bless.

JoAnn Plank

Greetings everyone. Welcome to November. What beautiful temperatures we had over the past week. Makes you want to spend the entire day outdoors enjoying it all.

Did you all remember to turn your clocks back? I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen with all the debating. For now, we still have to deal with the long, dark evenings.

Since the beginning of November, we can start looking forward to the holiday season. The stores are starting to shine with Christmas trees and all the decorations. First, we have to get Thanksgiving in there with all the great food, but to remember we have so much to be thankful for. With prices for everything, being so high this season, we are still blessed.

The members of the Granville Fire Company would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported our first Pew Pew bingo held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Granville Fire Company Events Center. Once again, thank you for your continued support of the Granville Fire Company! We couldn’t do it without you.

Next Cashin bingo will be held Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Granville Fire Company Events Center at 105 Malta Drive, Granville. Doors open at 1 p.m. Bingo starts at 3 p.m. The kitchen special is a cheeseburger, chips and a drink for $5. Hope to see you there!

Be sure to join us at the Granville Fire Company Events Center on Saturday, Nov. 28 for Jingle and Mingle. Small Business Saturday Holiday Vendor Show from 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. Shop local vendors, unique gifts for everyone, seasonal treats and more. Holiday fun for all.

Granville United Methodist Church with Rev. Jenn Heikes, Pastor. Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Sunday school: 9 a.m., fellowship hour: 10 a.m. Children’s Church is available during part of the service.

HUB Update – the final HUB of 2026 will be held at Watts UMC in Belleville on Saturday, Nov. 7, starting at 9:30 a.m. We are to bring hand towels for the event and will be making personal health kits.

Live Nativity- this year’s live nativity at the 2026 Ice Festival will be held on Thursday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Once again, we will be looking for any help to continue this important message in downtown Lewistown about the true meaning of Christmas.

Remembering our shut-ins at this time. Bill Fink of Granville, Connie Settle, Earl “Dave” Ritzman, Jim Rhodes of Greenwood Village and Kay Smith of William Penn Healthcare.

Thoughts and prayers are with the family of Betsy Olson of Lewistown, who passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at Greenwood Village at the age of 73. Sincere condolences go out to Betsy’s family at this time.

Loving memories to the family of Daniel Royer, who passed away eight years ago, Nov. 6, 2018. Thoughts are with the family at this time.

Loving memories to the family of former Longfellow resident Evelyn Charlesworth, who passed away seven years ago, Nov. 6, 2019. Thoughts are with the family at this time.

Loving memories to the family of Mamila Ellinger, who passed away six years ago, Oct. 30, 2020. Thoughts are with the family at this time.

Have a safe week, and God Bless.