Denison University News

Hill's three-year contract will begin Aug. 1, and he will be paid an annual salary of $111,000. "I cannot describe how excited I am to be superintendent," Hill said.

One overcame cancer. What all 34 teens have in common is that they are No. 1 in their classes.

In his final race as a member of the Denison University track team, senior Dee Salukombo won his sixth All-American certificate after a seventh-place finish in the 5,000-meter run at the NCAA Championships in Claremont, Calif.

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.

Where: Denison University's Fine Arts Quad, 338 W. Broadway, Granville; In case of rain, concerts will be in nearby Burke Hall GRANVILLE -- The Granville Recreation District will begin its 31st season of Concerts on the Green on Monday with a performance by Eric Dove and Green Light Go.

When he was 12, Dee escaped with his family from the civil war ravaging his native Congo, eventually finding hope and a home in a new country thanks to the Torrenses and others who went a step beyond to help and guide the kid with the luminous smile.

In this May 11, 2012 photo, Makorobondo "Dee" Salukombo, left, a distance runner at Denison University, poses with Sarah Torrens who is the wife of the track coach Phil Torrens, in the basement of the university's library in Granville, Ohio.

The following events are planned in the area in recognition of Memorial Day. Unless otherwise noted, events take place Monday.

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.

What: Christina Barth & Ohio's Youth Entertainers present Vaudeville Variety Show When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday Where: Burke Recital Hall on Denison University campus Cost: $6 adults; $4 youth, with tickets at door FYI: 587-0837 or OHYESS.org GRANVILLE - In their 16th year, Christina Barth and the Ohio Youth Entertainers will present a ... (more)

Dory E. Enright is the valedictorian, and Jessica A. Carrignan is the salutatorian of the Lincoln High School Class of 2012, Principal Kevin McNamara announced on Wednesday morning at a breakfast reception at the school.

Firelands school district has narrowed down the search for a superintendent.Following the Firelands Superintendent Selection Committee's interviews with five candidates Thursday night, three were selected as finalists.

On Thursday, eight NCAA Division III softball teams will embark on a journey at Scots Park that they hope lands them in the NCAA Championships next week in Virginia.

Sen. Richard Lugar's impact on Indiana goes beyond politics. His name is associated with buildings and events, large and small.

Debbie Birch, formerly of New Age Health Spa, has joined Shane Diet & Fitness Resorts as the new Program Director and Fitness Coach.