Michael C. Hayes, age 70, of West Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1954, in Coshocton, to John and Lois (Kinner) Hayes. Mike graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1973 and then worked part-time at the Post Office for several years in Fresno before being transferred […]
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Ridgewood drama department to film anti-bullying video
WEST LAFAYETTE – The drama department at Ridgewood High School has teamed up with the school’s youth chorale to film an anti-bullying music video. The drama department has written the script and will direct and act in each scene. The project incorporates 45 students who have been working since last November to bring this video […]
Ridgewood drama to present ‘The Sound of Music’
WEST LAFAYETTE – One of the most beloved classical Rogers and Hammerstein musicals is coming to life on the Ridgewood stage April 7 – 9. The Ridgewood drama department will present “The Sound of Music” at 7:30 p.m. April 7 – 8 and 2:30 p.m. April 9. “We felt we had the talent for it,” […]
Ridgewood announces kindergarten registration dates
WEST LAFAYETTE – Registration for children who will be entering kindergarten in the Ridgewood Local School District will be held Monday through Wednesday, April 10-12 at Ridgewood Elementary School. Registration will be scheduled by appointments. Call the school at 740-545-5312 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. The following guidelines must be met […]
Ridgewood’s Lahna inducted into Walsh’s hall of fame
WEST LAFAYETTE – Ridgewood High School’s head baseball coach was recently honored for his contributions to his college program. Chad Lahna was one of seven Walsh University alumni who were inducted into the 34th class of the school’s athletic wall of fame on Jan. 27. “It was rewarding and extremely satisfying to be put in […]
Ridgewood’s Tingle signs with West Liberty
WEST LAFAYETTE – Audrey Tingle is looking forward to her senior basketball season at Ridgewood High School, but is also excited to know she will have more days on the court after she graduates this spring. Tingle signed her letter of intent to play basketball at West Liberty University on Nov. 11. “I’m very relieved […]
Former Ridgewood Local School District employee arrested
COSHOCTON – On Nov. 7, detectives from the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 300 block of S. Ninth St. in reference to an ongoing investigation of a school employee having a sexual relationship with a student. As a result of this investigation, Justin L. Howell, a 25 year old male […]
Ridgewood falls to Wheelersburg
WEST LAFAYETTE – Ridgewood High School held football practice under the lights Friday evening, Nov. 4 and then hosted a bonfire for the community to celebrate its OHSAA Division V, Region 19 playoff game against Wheelersburg High School. Unfortunately, Ridgewood lost to Wheelersburg 6-37 on Saturday evening, Nov. 5, at Wheelersburg.
Spanish concert comes with life lesson
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Emir Sensini concert had the auditorium doors vibrating at Ridgewood High School and the crowd up on their feet cheering for more. The concert, however, was about more than just giving students taking Spanish at Ridgewood and at several other area schools, a fun way to learn more about the language […]
