Mary Jo Wessel, 73, of Mayfield Heights, recently of Coshocton, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Lafayette Point. She was born on November 25, 1947 to the late Anthony G. and Antionette (DiCostanzo) in Cleveland, Ohio. In Mary Jo’s early years, she was a hairdresser and later worked as a switch board operator. […]
Community News
Rent, mortgage and utility assistance available
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission continues to offer assistance to households impacted by COVID-19 with past due rent or mortgage payments and to prevent utility disconnection including water and sewer disconnections. Gas, electric and bulk fuel (propane) assistance is also available through multiple programs. Funding appropriated to the agency expands the agency’s capability to serve those […]
Applications ready for lamb and wool queen
The Coshocton and Tuscarawas Lamb and Fleece Improvement Committee is now accepting applications for the 2022 Coshocton/Tuscarawas Lamb and Wool Queen. The duties of the queen are to promote the lamb and wool industries at fairs and festivals and special events. The application is available online at coshocton.osu.edu or tuscarawas.osu.edu. Applications are also available at […]
Poll workers needed for Election Day
The Coshocton County Board of Elections still has a great need for poll workers for the Tuesday, Nov. 2, general election. Poll workers will be paid for training and working Election Day. The board of elections will deploy 98 poll workers to 11 polling locations throughout the county on Nov. 2. Stop by 724 S. […]
Sports
Lingo wins Big Bass
Three Rivers Bassmasters held their last club tournament for 2021 with six members competing. The tournament, the Club Bass Classic, was held on the Ohio River at Powhatan Point, on Sunday, Oct. 10. Tournament results are: First – Bret Lingo, 2.21 lbs.; second – John Eckelberry, 2.15 lbs.; third – Herb Stevens, 1.24 lbs.; and […]
Sports Wrap
Coshocton CHS volleyball picks up MVL wins Thursday evening, Oct. 7, in the Wigwam, the Coshocton Redskins volleyball team moved into sole-possession of second place in the MVL small division with a convincing triumph over visiting New Lexington. Scores of the match were: 25-23, 25-13, and 25-13. It was a total team effort for the […]
Sports Wrap
Coshocton CHS volleyball team falls to Ridgewood Saturday afternoon, Sept. 25 in West Lafayette, the Coshocton Redskins volleyball team fell in a non-league match against the Ridgewood Generals. Scores were: 17-25, 17-25, and 20-25. Leaders for Coshocton were Jalynn West with 17 assists, Miyah Davis with 18 digs and 2 ace serves. Hailey Helter led the […]
Opinion
Fair, fall, football, baseball and some chicken wings
By the time most of you have an opportunity to read this column, the 170th annual Coshocton County Fair will be winding down with maybe a stray Stromboli or pygmy goat rambling across the fairgrounds. A gorgeous Saturday certainly provided fairgoers with a great day to enjoy the fair, food and socializing with friends and […]
It’s time for the fair, fun and fall festivities in Coshocton County
There aren’t many residents of Coshocton County that have a lack of enjoying the fall season for so many reasons. Besides the enjoyment of high school football Friday nights – and the occasional Saturday game – you have all the beauty and pageantry of fall foliage coinciding with the event of the year – The […]
We’re on a hot streak
Our community is on what sports fans might call “a hot streak.” Sure, the temperature spiked last week to a more normal range for August, yet this week is starting out on the cooler side. Thankfully. I’m sure we’ll get some residual spinoff from Hurricane Ida as well. The forecast is calling for cooler temperatures […]
Notices
Sheriff Office Report for October 3, 2021
On October 2nd, the Sheriff Office investigated 1 Accident and 6 Complaints. Accident: See news release. Complaints: Steven Miller of Fresno reported identity theft. Not for morning report. Traffic stop. A Coshocton female reported a civil incident in the 1500 block Arthur Avenue. Jonathan M. Schuster of Coshocton was cited for expired plates and driving […]
Sheriff Office Report for October 2, 2021
On October 1st, the Sheriff Office investigated 1 Accident and 5 Complaints. Accident: A non-injury accident occurred at the 300 block of South Second Street. Complaints: Traffic stop. Susan Palmer of Perry Township reported identity fraud. Traffic stop. See news release. Kevin Hardy was arrested for a protection order violation in the 300 block of […]
Sheriff Office Report for September 30, 2021
On September 29th, the Sheriff Office investigated 0 Accidents and 8 Complaints. Accidents: Complaints: Mark Arron of Coshocton reported the theft on the 500 block of Main Street in Coshocton, Ohio. A female subject came to the office to report violation of a protection order. Cynthia Farmer of Coshocton stopped by the Sheriff Office […]
Clubs & Organizations
Meet Darrell Lee – Leadership Coshocton County Class of 2022
Darrell Lee grew up in the suburbs of Columbus in Whitehall. A graduate of Whitehall-Yearling High School, he ran cross country and track as well as played soccer and basketball. Lee continued his education at Mount Vernon Nazarene University where he played soccer and majored in sports medicine/sports management earning a Bachelor of Arts with […]
Progressive Valley Grange preparing for fair
The Progressive Valley Grange will meet on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. to prepare for the upcoming Coshocton County Fair. Bring your standard quart size jars of canned food, no wide mouth jars. The men will work on the grain and sheave boards. Please remember to bring your pizza orders.
First 0.5K for United Way was a huge success
Adults, children, dogs and even a cat were waiting at the start of the “race for everyone” on Aug. 14 at the Warehouse Restaurant in Roscoe Village. The 0.5K was the kick off fundraiser for the United Way of Coshocton County. The race is taking the place of the Taste of Coshocton that is their […]
E-Edition
October 14, 2021 Coshocton County Beacon
This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!
October 7, 2021 Coshocton County Beacon
This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!
September 30, 2021 Coshocton County Beacon
This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!
