Coshocton Public library is offering a book discussion program for adults titled Bookmarked. This is a book discussion program exploring fiction and non-fiction with two ways to participate. The Bookmarked Adult Book Club program is offered each month at two locations, the Coshocton Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the Coshocton Senior Center on Browns Lane […]
Coshocton Public library is offering a book discussion program for adults titled Bookmarked. This is a book discussion program exploring fiction and non-fiction with two ways to participate. The Bookmarked Adult Book Club program is offered each month at two locations, the Coshocton Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the Coshocton Senior Center on Browns Lane […]
Coshocton Behavioral Health Choices announced its partnership with Bright Path to provide specialized autism and comprehensive neurological assessments for individuals in our community. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing the mental health and developmental support services available to families in Coshocton and surrounding areas. Understanding the unique challenges faced by individuals with […]
When temperatures begin to fall in the winter months, many people turn to space heaters as an alternate source of heat. However, 32% of all house fires are caused by space heaters according to United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Heaters are a good buffer against goose bumps and cold feet in a chilly odd […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coshocton County Youth Leadership (CCYL), a Leadership Coshocton County and Coshocton Foundation program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 program year. Coshocton County Youth Leadership develops leadership and communication skills in participants, increasing self-confidence while interacting with community leaders as well as youth from area high schools. Through this experience CCYL participants gain leadership […]
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. […]
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 […]
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!
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!
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!
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Russell “Russ” Edward Snyder Sr.
Russell “Russ” Edward Snyder Sr., 76, of Warsaw, went to be with his Lord and Savior and the love of his life on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation in West Lafayette. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on March 12, 1948 to the late Reah and Millward (Sharier) Snyder. Russ retired […]
Hozie Lee Johnson, age 81, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. A graveside service for Mr. Johnson will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 11:00 am at The Supreme Council of the House of Jacob, Machpelah’s Burial Acres, in Coshocton, Ohio. Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home is serving the family. An online […]
Randy Lee Brown, 58, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1966 in Phoenix, AZ to the late Eugene W. and Ruth J. (Felumlee) Brown. He was an employee of the AK Steel Co. for 18 years. Randy was a family man. His number one was his daughter and […]
Marjorie Robin (May) Jones, 100, passed away at home on Friday January 3, 2025. Marjorie was born in Cleveland on March 8, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Christina (Baptie) May. She graduated from Northfield High School in 1943, and on August 13, 1946, she was married to James Alexander Jones, […]
James C. “Jim” Levingston, 75, Fresno, passed away at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in West Lafayette on Friday January 3, 2025. Jim was born on March 1, 1949, in Rocky Fork, OH to the late Robert and Gladys M. (Donley) Levingston. He worked as a Journeyman Electrician for the IBEW Local 1105 for 42 years […]
Larry R. King, 84, of Coshocton, died Tuesday evening, December 31, 2024, at Altercare Coshocton. Born June 9, 1940, on the family farm in Adam’s Mills, he was the son of the late Lawrence “Buck” and Geneva (Balo) King and a 1958 graduate of Jefferson High School. Even from a young age, Larry established himself […]
Mark E. Appis, 69, passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. Mark was born the second of five children on July 21, 1955, to Richard and Joyce (Manning) Appis. Graduating in the Coshocton Class of 1973, Mark would go on to work at Young’s IGA […]