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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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June Spinks, age 75 of Coshocton, passed away on November 29, 2024 at her home. She was born on June 26, 1949 in Spring Mountain to the late Forrest and Hazel (Randles) Duncan. She was a graduate from Ohio University and went on to work as a loan officers in banks local to Coshocton. Throughout […]
Roy Matthews, age 47, of Coshocton passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 26, 1977 in Coshocton to the late Ralph and Mary Lou (Kling) Matthews. He was a graduate of the Coshocton County JVS and graduated with his underwater welding certificate. He put his skills to […]
Haselyn Elizabeth Burke, age 1, of Frazeysburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was born on October 9, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, to her loving parents, Trinity Freeman and Jonathan Burke. Hasey Baby as she was affectionately known as was the light of her family’s world. During her brief time on earth, Haselyn […]
Richard “Dick” Sturtz, age 87, of Thornville, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1937, in Coshocton, Ohio, to the late Thurman and Ethyl (Parks) Sturtz. Dick served in the United State Navy during the Korean War era as a Sonar Man on the USS John Hood DD655. He […]
Richard (Dick) Laurence Kelley
Richard (Dick) Laurence Kelley, age 94, peacefully entered Heaven on December 3, 2024 in his wife’s arms and his family by his side. He was born September 8, 1930 in the tiny village of West Clarksfield, Ohio to Laurence and Virginia (Welton) Kelley, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by […]
James David “Jim” McClain Jr., 55, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1969 in Mt. Vernon. He was married to Jamie (Spoon) McClain, who preceded him in death. Jim enjoyed his time while employed at Window World, and working in any kind of construction jobs. He loved […]
John A. Gauerke, 69, of Coshocton passed away on Thursday November 21, 2024. John was born in San Diego, CA on December 2, 1954, to the late James R. and Elizabeth A. “Bettsy” (Moore) Gauerke. He graduated from Coshocton High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1975. John is survived by […]