Rio Grande News

Elizabeth D. Fulkerson, daughter of Donald and Evelyn Fulkerson, of Chillicothe, graduated June 15 from Otterbein College in Westerville with a bachelor of science in nursing, cum laude.

Allan R. Lundell, 50, of Lancaster, went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 7, 2008.

Morehead State University in Morehead, Ky. has announced the names of area students who have been named to the dean's list for spring semester.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hardman are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby Lynn, to Michael Paul Fitz, son of Mr.

RIO GRANDE - Stephanie Lapp of Coshocton has been named to the dean's list for the spring semester at the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College.

Ms. Davison has an impressive 15-year background in social work, during which she has developed an expertise in building proactive relationships with children and foster parents.

An occupancy permit is all that prevents the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College from opening its new Meigs Center at Rocksprings.

Gregory S. Sojka, Ph.D., has been appointed president of the University of Rio Grande.

On good and bad days alike, members of the class of 2008 at South Gallia High School learned something about the world and themselves, their valedictorian said.

In August, Steven Carles was preparing to set sail for the University of Rio Grande in Gallia County with all the nervous jitters of any other college freshman -- and then some.

Steve Maybriar took Allen Elementary students back millions of years, before the dinosaurs, to start the explanation of coal formation.

American Legion Post 62 recently awarded nine $1,000 scholarships to the following area students: Cory Breth, of Chillicothe High School, who will attend Bowling Green State University to major in business.

Marysville High School graduate Kaci Dunn, shown in this file photo, has earned collegiate softball honors at the University of Rio Grande.

Mike Riley was a big man. Yes, he stood about 6-4, and during his weightlifting days, probably checked in at about 220 or 230 pounds. via ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com

Anthony "Humpty" Hitchens, Ray Chambers and Stu Beverly participate in a signing ceremony. via WBEX-AM Chillicothe

Trinity Episcopal Church will host a concert at 3 p.m. today featuring Cintia de los Santos, a lyric soprano from Brazil and member of the church's choir. via Hattiesburg American

ATHENS - The Higher Education Consortium of Southern Ohio formally got started Thursday at Ohio University in Athens. via Chillicothe Gazette

SUGAR GROVE - The Berne Union Board of Education selected a new superintendent for the district at a special meeting on April 25. via LancasterEagleGazette

“This benefit ride is in honor of Marcy as well as the many others who have touched our lives.”

The Bob Evans Farm will offer a new event to benefit the American Cancer Society's Gallia County Relay for Life. via Independent