Pickleball is becoming one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. On Sunday, Aug. 22, from 4-6 p.m. anyone interested in learning more about the sport is invited to Hall Park. Cathie Akins, the USA Pickleball Ambassador for Coshocton County, said when she retired five years ago, she drove to Dover to play […]
MSW Solutions, LLC announced that ç, MSW, LSW, has joined the counseling and social services practice as an outpatient therapist, serving teens, adults, and couples seeking mental health services. Additionally, Brooks will be facilitating group treatment, specifically focusing on anger management, self-esteem, and social skills. While completing her social work degree, Brooks has been serving […]
Construction of the much-anticipated John and Mary Alford Center for Science and Technology on the shared Newark campus of The Ohio State University and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is complete, and the public is invited to tour the brand-new STEM facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. Located at […]
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) graduates will now get an even stronger competitive edge in the workplace thanks to the college’s newly redesigned general engineering technology degree. The Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology offers a quick on-ramp to an in-demand career, excellent salary and advancement opportunities. It’s just the kind of education that […]
Pickleball is becoming one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. On Sunday, Aug. 22, from 4-6 p.m. anyone interested in learning more about the sport is invited to Hall Park. Cathie Akins, the USA Pickleball Ambassador for Coshocton County, said when she retired five years ago, she drove to Dover to play […]
Three Rivers Bassmasters held its sixth club tournament for 2021 on Alum Creek Reservoir on July 10. Tournament results were: First – Jim Eckelberry, 1.85 lbs.; second – John Fielden, 1.50 lbs.; third – Bret Lingo, 1.35 lbs.; big bass – John Fielden, 1.50 lbs. Three Rivers Bassmasters is a local bass fishing club that […]
Week seven of the Elks Golf League was played on June 28, at Hickory Flats Golf Course. Scores were: Low Gross (35) Bill Olinger and Bob Olinger; Low Net (29) Jerry Bowser; High Points (12.00) Bill Olinger; Most Bogeys (8) Larry Murray; Most Pars (6) Dave Desender; and Most Birdies (3) Levi Yoder. The leading […]
Last year “returning to normal,” “returning to a new normal” and several other phrases were all the rage. I hesitated to say, “all the norm.” Our new normal could be anything but as we now face the “Delta variant” of the COVID-19 virus. There is an Alpha variant, a Beta variant, a Delta variant and […]
You know the tune. If you’re in the right age bracket you certainly know this wonderful ditty, but it is likely that you have heard it on a commercial or somewhere. I thought I would use some “poetic license” this week and conjure up my own version. According to the expert on all things – […]
The mid-summer doldrums are here – and this gloomy weather and forecast does me no good. Either mentally or physically – damp and humid weather conditions are not fun for aged bones, and I will admit – I am one for the sunshine. Now, mind you – not too hot. Nor too humid. More like […]
On July 26th, the Sheriff Office investigated 0 Accidents and 5 Complaints. Accidents: Complaints: Dennis McNamara of County Road 429 reported the theft of a 40″ Chain Saw, 16″ Chain Saw and Crossbow. Traffic Stop, Citation issued. Traffic Stop, Citation issued. Traffic Stop, Citation issued. Curtis Glass of Gnadenhutten was cited for Failure to […]
On July 25th, the Sheriff Office investigated 1 Accident and 6 Complaints. Accidents: Shawn Brink of Coshocton hit a deer on County Road 41. No injuries were reported. Complaints: Traffic stop. Traffic stop. Traffic stop. Lyndsey Stillion was cited for speed in the 1200 block of Denman Avenue. Douglas Tatro of Coshocton was arrested for […]
On July 24th, the Sheriff Office investigated 3 Accidents and 5 Complaints. Accidents: See news release. See news release. Mandy Besst of Coshocton was traveling West on Main Street in Warsaw, when she struck a parked vehicle and then pulled into a nearby parking lot. When she began backing out of the parking lot, she […]
The deadline for unrestricted grant applications for the final meeting of the Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee for fiscal year 2021 is Friday, Aug. 27. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit applications for consideration by the committee, which will meet in early September. Information […]
The Cardinal Chorale has chosen some local singers for membership in the 26th edition of its mission as “Choral ambassadors of hope.” Alexis Caley, Sam Corbett, Peyton (Olivia) Crouso, Dawson Ford, Ryan Gildow, Hunter Gonter, Julia Grimmett, Everett Hall, Grace Hawthorne, Jacob Heading, Sarah Heading, Lauren Johnson, Dakota Kealiher, Kennedy Kittell, Anna Richcreek, Kailyn Shalosky, […]
The Coshocton ASK (Acceptance, Support, Knowledge) Autism group will be meeting Tuesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at the Hopewell School picnic shelter. Anyone interested in autism is welcome to come – families, teachers, therapists, professionals. The playground will be available. For more information, call/text Jen at 740-502-1664 or Mary Jo at 740-502-0922. You can […]
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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Reverend Father Victor Ray Wesolowski
Reverend Father Victor Ray Wesolowski died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the age of 64 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Father Wesolowski was born on Oct. 14, 1956, to the late Raymond and Odell (Webb) Wesolowski. Father Victor was a lifelong Catholic who received his sacraments of initiation at Immaculate Conception Church in Kenton, […]
Edward Forney Warden, 93, of Coshocton passed away at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 26, 2021. Ed was born in Kimbolton, on May 16, 1928 to the late Robert “Bundy” J. and Florence A. (Forney) Warden. He worked at Heller Bros, General Electric, Coshocton Grain Company and Woolen […]
Beryl Dean Cox, 87, of Tyndall passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born at home in Coshocton County on May 14, 1937 to the late Warren and Ethel (Senter) Cox. Beryl graduated from Conesville High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy and Marine […]
Judith “Judy” Ann Swank, 71, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on December 17, 1949 to the late Gail and Margaret (West) Darner. Judy graduated from Tri-Valley High School and took her training to become and LPN at Good Samaritan and also […]
Phillip W. Lindell, 55, of Coshocton passed away at Grant Medical Center on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Phillip was born in Coshocton to the late Walter and Judith (Smith) Lindell. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Phill also enjoyed working on race cars, go carts and demolition derby. Phillip is survived by […]
Elsie Marie (Burch) Spurgeon, a resident of the Living Center in Mount Vernon, died peacefully on July 22, 2021 after a long illness, at the age of 99, of which she was proud to have achieved. Elsie was born on June 20, 1922 in Nellie to the late Robert A. and Edna E. (Cullison) Burch. […]
James Michael Richard, 37, died Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born Sept. 15, 1983 in Mt. Vernon. He was a 2002 graduate of River View High School, and a member of the Coshocton Eagles. James loved to cook, and enjoyed football & baseball, particularly the Buckeyes. He didn’t know a stranger, […]