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 Middle School celebrates Veterans Day
WEST LAFAYETTE – Loretta Sharier said her 10-year-old twins are very proud of their Aunt Liz. Cecil and Casey Sharier invited their Great-Aunt Liz Herrell who served in the U.S. Air Force, to Ridgewood Middle School’s first Veterans Day Ceremony. “We’ve always gone to the high school for Veterans Day, but I really wanted our […]
RHS football practice
WEST LAFAYETTE – There is a chill in the evening air, music is blaring from speakers and the sound of let’s go is bouncing around town. That could mean only one thing – it’s football season. Check out the Aug. 26 Beacon for football previews, but until then, enjoy these pictures from a Ridgewood High […]
Local schools compete at RVHS marching band invite
WARSAW – Ridgewood High School’s marching band was one of several that competed at the River View Music Department’s 33rd annual Black Bear Marching Band Invitational. The event was held Oct. 18 at River View’s Don Rushing Stadium and featured bands from Northridge, Union Local, Licking Valley, Newark, Thomas Worthington, Central Crossing, Coshocton, Ridgewood, and […]
RHS seniors reflect on golf careers
WEST LAFAYETTE – Sam Bucher and Amanda Hayes are the only seniors swinging clubs for the Ridgewood High School golf teams this fall. One has golfed since a child and the other is brand new to the sport. “My Dad started taking me out golfing back when I would carry a plastic club to hit […]
Teenage Talent exhibit set
COSHOCTON – The Ridgewood High School Art Club was busy Tuesday afternoon setting up the Teenage Talent exhibit at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum. The exhibit features the artwork of students from the area high schools and opens Saturday, March 15.
Kids enjoy breakfast with dad
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Coshocton County Fatherhood Initiative Breakfast held Oct. 18, at Ridgewood Elementary, was attended by 320 plus people. “Today is about positive fatherhood involvement,” said William Johnson from Fatherhood Initiative. “No one else should be your child’s hero. You are their hero.” During the breakfast a contest also was held for VIP […]
New Philadelphia defeats Ridgewood
NEW PHILADELPHIA – In girls’ soccer, Natalie Wanosik broke a 1-1 tie scoring a goal with 14:40 to play as New Philadelphia defeated Ridgewood 2-1. Hannah Dennison scored the first goal of the match in the 23rd minute to give the quakers the lead. Taylor Zinkon got Ridgewood on the board knocking in a ball […]
Ridgewood soccer defeats Licking Valley
HANOVER – In girls soccer, Ridgewood overcame a scoreless first half and notched a 2-0 victory over Licking Valley. Mackenzie Bates got the Lady Generals on the board with 21:57 remaining in the game. Kalynn Bluck sent a through ball for Bates as Licking Valley keeper Taylor Evans came off her line to challenge. Bates […]
