Granville News

A proposal for two new homes on Welsh Hills Road has upset some neighbors who say it will spoil the rural feel of their neighborhood and create traffic problems.

The new addition to the Granville Historical Society has made it possible to show off treasures, such as a 1925 Kennedy radio, one of many artifacts that will be on display at an opening exhibition curated by historical society Vice President Cynthia Cort.

About 500 people observe Memorial Day events in Granville. Visit www.granvillesentinel.com for more photos.

There'll be no cost-of-living or experiential "step" salary increases for Granville teachers and classified staff next school year, according to terms of a new contract with the Granville Education Association, approved by the Board of Education Tuesday morning.

More than 1,000 alumni from 15 classes plan to attend the annual celebration, where they will reconnect with their friends, family and professors at Denison and in Granville.

Bert Jakobs, right, of California, listens as Don Jakeway, of Johnstown, speaks during an assembly at Granville Middle School.

District Reading Math Writing Science Social studies Passed 5 2012 Passed 5 2011 Granville 99.1 97.8 98.7 96.9 96.9 94.0 88.9 Heath 91.7 91.7 97.5 84.2 77.5 73.3 72.5 Johnstown-Monroe 91.9 93.5 88.7 89.5 87.9 77.4 72.0 Lakewood 83.4 85.3 87.7 77.9 82.2 70.6 69.6 Licking Heights 87.7 85.4 90.2 79.8 90.7 68.8 74.8 Licking Valley 89.7 93.5 89.1 87.1 ... (more)

In this May 11, 2012 photo, distance runner Makorobondo "Dee" Salukombo poses on the track at Denison University in Granville, Ohio.

Licking Memorial Health Systems will open a second urgent care center near the Granville-Newark border that officials said will make that level of care more convenient for thousands of people.

Elena Fruechtnicht, a Granville Intermediate School fifth-grader, adds some vegetables May 14 to her gluten-free lunch.

What: Presentation of the Victoria Woodhull Woman of Distinction Award to Leslie Greene Bowman, followed by Bowman's lecture, "Journey: Granville to Monticello" GRANVILLE -- Licking County native Victoria Woodhull was the first American woman to own a newspaper, address Congress and own and operate a stock brokerage firm on Wall Street.

The first of four local Pelotonia fundraisers, called Bars, Bands and Bikes, takes place tonight at the DaVinci Lounge, on the second floor above the Bella restaurant downtown.

The Granville Board of Education on Monday night terminated the contract of English Language Learner teacher Jane Pfautsch, on the recommendation of the referee who oversaw Pfautsch's school-district appeal hearing in March.

FYI: In case of rain, concerts will be in nearby Burke Hall. Notification will be on the GRD website at www.granville rec.org or call 587-1976. The Granville Recreation District will kick off its 31st season of Concerts on the Green on Monday with a performance by Eric Dove & Green Light Go.

Memorial Day events The following events are planned in the area in recognition of Memorial Day.

Leslie Greene Bowman, a Granville native, will be presented the Victoria Woodhull Woman of Distinction Award by the Robbins Hunter Museum Saturday.

The Ohio 161/37/16 corridor needs a third lane in each direction and an interchange at Cherry Valley Road.

Store-variety produce is good to have around, but warmer months mean local fruits, veggies and baked goods soon will be hitting the shelves - or booths - at farmers markets.

Granville Township has signed off on its part of an agreement under which the village of Granville would annex a 32-acre parcel on Weaver Drive that appears headed toward business development.

As they tighten their fiscal belts, Granville and Granville Township elected officials have raised concerns about the Granville Recreation District's proposal to build a $21.2 million community recreation center and outdoor aquatic center financed by new local tax revenues.