Hocking College President to Retire
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Posted: 5:53 PM Sep 6, 2008
 Last Updated: 5:53 PM Sep 6, 2008
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (AP) - The only president Hocking College has ever had plans to leave after the current school year.

John Light, 77, announced Thursday that he'll retire in June.

He's led the 2-year southern Ohio school since it was created in 1968.

His current 2-year contract ends June 30.

Light had told trustees that he would leave when the contract expired, and he reminded them in a memo this week that it's time to start looking for a successor.

The state auditor, attorney general's office and the Ohio Ethics Commission are investigating possible fraud and theft at Hocking College.

Light has denied any wrongdoing in using a fund he controls to pay for tens of thousands of dollars in foreign travel for himself, his wife and college trustees.
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Posted by: Tammy on Sep 8, 2008 at 12:15 PM
So what is the reporter saying? Is Light being investigated?
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