Education
This 2020-21 school year has given parents a lot to consider and a lot of say. Parents have had to carefully think about what is best for their children, what’s most important when it comes to their child and what works for their family. With a terrible virus going around, the ever-changing health recommendations over […]
River View wasn’t able to hold a homecoming dance but still held activities during the school week and crowned its new king and queen before the football game on Sept. 11. Receiving the honors were Andrew Ireland and Carolyn Cox. “My grandmother was the first homecoming queen here,” Cox said. “This is so awesome. We […]
A winner of one of the Coshocton Foundation’s adult or “non-traditional student” scholarships, the Jones Metal Products Adult Legacy Scholarship, has been announced by the Coshocton Foundation. Michael A. Moore of Coshocton was awarded the $2,000 scholarship for Coshocton County residents attending COTC. Moore will be studying criminal justice with the goal of one day […]
he first day of school is always filled with excitement and nervousness. This year, thanks to COVID-19, the students and staff had an extended break and many new regulations that had to be followed when the schools opened up. Local schools report few problems, and students and staff are happy to be back together. Ridgewood […]
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is one of only five higher education organizations nationwide to become a founding member of the College Innovation Network (CIN). CIN connects member educational institutions with a rich source of educational technology innovations and helps them identify, launch and evaluate essential tools designed to advance student academic, career and life […]
The Ridgewood Local School Board met in regular session on Aug. 17, with all members present. Superintendent Mike Masloski presented the following items that were approved: Resignations – Britney Cunningham, RES Custodian; Teresa Evin, RMS Aide; Trista Claxon, fourth grade social studies. Linda Ondayko was moved to fourth grade social studies; one year leave of […]
Last spring Zoe Stafford became the first girl from the Coshocton County Career Center to earn four certifications in metal fabrication. According to her teacher, Richard Webb, she would have earned five had COVID not closed the schools early. Stafford graduated this year and plans to use her certifications to find a job instead of […]
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is expanding the availability of Ohio Department of Higher Education short-term certificate grants to help those looking for a new career get the job readiness skills they need in one year or less. COTC may award a student up to $2,000 to complete one of five approved short-term certificates that […]
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Vicki Jo Dawson, 71, of New Concord passed away at her home on Sept. 28, 2020. She was born in Coshocton on Aug. 30, 1949 to the late Mary (Vansickle) Hall and Frances Clark Jr. Vicki graduated from Coshocton High School and was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed going to play […]
Ronda C. Ertle, 73, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. She was born in Coshocton on May 25, 1947 to the late Evelyn (McCoy) and Melvin Mitchell. Ronda is survived by her children Ronda (Bobby) George, John (Tammy) Ertle Jr. and Jeff Ertle; sister Evelyn Cox; very close family friend John Hayes; several nieces […]
Paul A. Ramsour, 78, of Coshocton passed away at his home on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Paul was born in Dennison, Ohio on August 21, 1942 to the late Paul J. and Dawna (Baker) Ramsour. He graduated from Tuscarawas High School and served in the United States Air Force. Paul was a manufacturing manager for […]
Garry C. Gunn, 76, of Coshocton passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on August 5, 1944 to the late Willard “Bill” and Virginia (Smith) Gunn. Garry graduated from Newcomerstown High School in the class of 1962, served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was a member […]
Louis J. Heil passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2020. He was born May 10, 1942 to Louis F. And Ruth (Green) Heil in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Mary (Hunter) Heil, sons Aaron Heil, Zachary Heil both of Columbus, daughter Amy Heil of Texas and Claire Badger of Columbus, grandson Gilbert […]
Alfred Nadeau, 67, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. He was born in Holyoke, MA on Dec. 16, 1952 to the late Georgette (Fournier) and Marcel Nadeau. Alfred was a very generous man who served his country in the US Navy from 1971-1976. He was a Country Western Singer in Massachusetts […]
Ruth Ann Alloway, 87, of West Lafayette passed away at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Ann was born in Muskingum County on Jan. 3, 1933 to the late Willis K. and O. Ruth (Burton) Bagent. She graduated from Adamsville High School in the class of 1950 and worked at Adamsville Schools as a […]