Community News
Attendance doubles at Christmas Carnival
The Second annual Santa’s Christmas Carnival was held Dec. 7 in the Coshocton Community Room. Attendance almost doubled with 120 children signed up this year compared to about 76 children last year. The Christmas Carnival fundraiser supports the Courthouse Illumination Project. Children really enjoyed playing in the giant snow globe. The event offered numerous activities […]
Mitchell stepping down from United Way role
Emma Mitchell will be stepping down from her role as executive director of the United Way of Coshocton County, effective Dec. 18. Over the past two years, she has made meaningful contributions to United Way’s mission and the community it serves. “I have truly enjoyed my time as director of the United Way,” Mitchell said. […]
Dr. Tupper collecting gently used shoes
Once again this year Dr. Tupper is accepting gently used shoes, foot & ankle orthotics, along with gently used post op shoes and elastic support stockings. Extra wide shoes in all sizes are especially needed. Donations can be dropped off through Saturday, Dec. 21, at the office during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8 […]
Sports
MVL releases soccer awards
The Muskingum Valley League released awards for the boys and girls varsity soccer season. River View High School was first in the MVL big school division for varsity boys soccer. Laired Williamson was the defensive player of the year. He also was co-player of the year. Co-coach of the year was River View’s Vince Andrews. […]
Walters goal in overtime wins it for River View
Hayden Walters scored the game winning goal with 3:21 to play in the second overtime to lift River View over Worthington Christian 1-0 in the OHSAA Division IV State Soccer Championship. The Black Bears defense dodged bullets all game long, including four shots by Worthington Christian that hit the post. The Warriors outshot the Black […]
RVHS honors state bound soccer team
The River View High School varsity boys soccer team was honored with a pep rally this afternoon, Nov. 6, prior to heading out to compete in the OHSAA Final Four semifinal game at Dover High School’s Crater Stadium starting at 7 p.m. against Beachwood. Those not able to make the trip can watch online thanks […]
Opinion
Around the world in just a balloon
Those of us that are in a certain “age range” will recall the original 1956 movie, “Around the World in 80 Days” starring David Niven as the English inventor Phileas Fogg. The film was remade in 2004 and starred Steve Coogan as the inventor. The film was based on the Jules Verne classic 1873 novel […]
Coshocton County is rolling into the New Year
You can choose the wording but regardless of how you want to construct your sentence (I just got chills from thinking about sentence structure in high school) our community is on the move. New construction projects dot the landscape, businesses are opening, expanding, moving to new locations in both the public and private sectors. It […]
Squeezin’ the stuffins out
That’s what it looked like to me – the Buckeyes maybe ate too much Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing. Brilliant at times, lethargic when it mattered. Apparently TTUN just wanted it more. Serious fans have already crunched all the numbers and know that the Buckeyes still have an outside chance to make the four-team playoff – […]
Notices
Coshocton Community Choir to share Christmas concert
The 90-voice Coshocton Community Choir, including auditioned singers from 11 Ohio counties, will share its Christmas concert, “In Endless Light,” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at River View High School. The concert, including the Coshocton Youth Chorale, The Coshocton Singers, The Roscoe Brass and additional instrumentalists, will feature a selection of sacred choral […]
Sheriff Office Report for Nov. 3, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 Accidents and 6 Complaints. Accidents: Chris Winegar of Coshocton reported a non injury accident in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Complaints: A female reported an assault. A White Eyes Township Trustee reported damage to a property on Township Road 172. Marcia Hardesty of Coshocton reported vandalism in the 400 block of […]
Sheriff Office Report for Nov. 2, 2021
The Sheriff’s Office investigated 0 Accidents and 10 Complaints. Accidents: Complaints: Deputies responded to an overdose in the 500 block of North Oak Street in West Lafayette John Barker of Coshocton reported a stolen vehicle in the 1500 block of Adams Street Muskingum County Job and Family Services reported a sexual abuse case that took […]
Clubs & Organizations
Mitchell stepping down from United Way role
Emma Mitchell will be stepping down from her role as executive director of the United Way of Coshocton County, effective Dec. 18. Over the past two years, she has made meaningful contributions to United Way’s mission and the community it serves. “I have truly enjoyed my time as director of the United Way,” Mitchell said. […]
Meet Dotson from the Leadership Class of 2025
Seth Dotson was born at the Ohio State University but has lived in Coshocton all his life, right outside town. He attended Lincoln Elementary through second grade. When his family moved to a home on his grandfather’s farm, he then attended Plainfield Elementary and graduated from Ridgewood High School in 2010. He said he enjoyed […]
Bigrigg excited to grow with Leadership Coshocton
Brooke Bigrigg grew up in New Concord and attended John Glenn High School, where she played volleyball, basketball and track. She also was in National Honor Society and Key Club. Following her graduation in 2017, Bigrigg attended Muskingum University, majoring in health administration. She was an All-American volleyball player at Muskingum who received numerous accomplishments […]
E-Edition
December 5, 2024 Coshocton County Beacon
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November 28, 2024 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!
November 21, 2024 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!