The West Lafayette-Ridgewood Alumni Association announced any Ridgewood senior graduating in 2021 can apply for a scholarship provided by the alumni association scholarship program. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded at the Ridgewood Awards Ceremony in May. Forms are available from Jill Collins at Ridgewood High School or the administration office at Coshocton County Career […]
The Ridgewood Local Board of Education held a budget hearing Jan. 7, at Ridgewood Elementary in the cafeteria with all members present. Treasurer Jay Tingle reported on the Tax Budget for Fiscal 2022. The organizational meeting followed. John Riebesell was elected president and Alan Folkert vice president. The oath of office was administered by Tingle. […]
The Ridgewood Local Board of Education met in regular session on Nov. 16, at Ridgewood Elementary in the cafeteria. A moment of silence was observed for the untimely death of Greg Mast, husband of staff member Penny Mast. Superintendent Mike Masloski gave commendations to Lexi Zimmer, RHS senior for her participation in the state golf […]
Ridgewood High School athletes started off their fall seasons with a brand-new field house. The building, which took about eight months to construct, features a weight room, locker room for the football teams and office for the football coaches and will have an indoor batting cage with turf. “This isn’t just for football,” superintendent Mike […]
The Ridgewood Local Board of Education met on July 17. Superintendent Mike Masloski announced commendations to all the summer employees for their hard work in the buildings and grounds this summer; The Block R organization for their hard work and dedication to the new athletic facility; and thanking the great staff and people of the […]
The Ridgewood Local School Board met in regular session on May 11. Superintendent Mike Masloski updated the board on the weekly instructional lessons the students are currently receiving. The online learning sessions have been going very well. The graduating class of 2020 were commended for their impending graduation. The senior parade was held on May […]
On April 22, second and third grade teachers from Ridgewood Elementary held a teacher parade through the streets of West Lafayette. The chief of police escorted the teachers as they drove around town with their cars decorated and honked their horns. Families were made aware of the route before the parade and a number of […]
The Ridgewood Local Board of Education met in regular session on Monday April 20, at Ridgewood Elementary School with all members present. Superintendent Mike Masloski gave the board an update of an example of the weekly instructional lessons compiled by Ridgewood Elementary, middle and high school teachers. The lessons are geared to engage the students […]
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Reverend Father Victor Ray Wesolowski
Reverend Father Victor Ray Wesolowski died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the age of 64 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Father Wesolowski was born on Oct. 14, 1956, to the late Raymond and Odell (Webb) Wesolowski. Father Victor was a lifelong Catholic who received his sacraments of initiation at Immaculate Conception Church in Kenton, […]
Edward Forney Warden, 93, of Coshocton passed away at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 26, 2021. Ed was born in Kimbolton, on May 16, 1928 to the late Robert “Bundy” J. and Florence A. (Forney) Warden. He worked at Heller Bros, General Electric, Coshocton Grain Company and Woolen […]
Beryl Dean Cox, 87, of Tyndall passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born at home in Coshocton County on May 14, 1937 to the late Warren and Ethel (Senter) Cox. Beryl graduated from Conesville High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy and Marine […]
Judith “Judy” Ann Swank, 71, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on December 17, 1949 to the late Gail and Margaret (West) Darner. Judy graduated from Tri-Valley High School and took her training to become and LPN at Good Samaritan and also […]
Phillip W. Lindell, 55, of Coshocton passed away at Grant Medical Center on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Phillip was born in Coshocton to the late Walter and Judith (Smith) Lindell. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Phill also enjoyed working on race cars, go carts and demolition derby. Phillip is survived by […]
Elsie Marie (Burch) Spurgeon, a resident of the Living Center in Mount Vernon, died peacefully on July 22, 2021 after a long illness, at the age of 99, of which she was proud to have achieved. Elsie was born on June 20, 1922 in Nellie to the late Robert A. and Edna E. (Cullison) Burch. […]
James Michael Richard, 37, died Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born Sept. 15, 1983 in Mt. Vernon. He was a 2002 graduate of River View High School, and a member of the Coshocton Eagles. James loved to cook, and enjoyed football & baseball, particularly the Buckeyes. He didn’t know a stranger, […]