Community News
Indian Mud Run drawing people from more than 30 states
COSHOCTON – The Indian Mud Run will have more mud and more obstacles ready to greet competitors from around the United States and the world. “We will have approximately 70 obstacles, but we’ve only had one mud pit in the past unless it rained,” said Hubie Cushman, race director and creator. “With having mud in […]
Senior Center hosts elder abuse awareness day
COSHOCTON – One in 10 people over the age of 60 will be a victim of some type of elder abuse in their lifetime. The Coshocton Senior Center is dedicated to raising elder abuse awareness and on Tuesday, June 18, visitors to the center were encouraged to wear purple in support of elder abuse awareness. […]
Barn collapses in fire with injuries and fatalities reported
COSHOCTON – On June 18 at approximately 7:22 a.m., the sheriff’s office received a 911 call in reference to a structure fire with possible entrapment in the 21000 block of State Rt. 60. Upon arrival of the Walhonding Valley Fire Dept., the barn was fully involved and collapsing. It was later confirmed to be a […]
Sports
Elks Golf League announce results of tournament
COSHOCTON – Elks Golf League Coshocton #376 and Newcomerstown #155 met on June 10 for week four of tournaments at Hickory Flats Golf Course with the following results: Low Gross (36): Larry Stocker Low Net (31): Larry Stocker Highpoints (12.00): Tom Cox Most Bogeys (6) Tim Gaumer Most Pars (7): Bill Olinger Most Birdies (2): […]
Road Runner Elite 18U defeated competition in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI – The Road Runner Elite 18U travel softball team managed to get only three games completed before being totally washed out at the Queen City Showdown in Cincinnati on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15. In Friday’s pool games, the team came out strong to defeat a tough Bambinos team 15-2 in a […]
Dean’s Jewelry team leading in Elks Golf League
NEWCOMERSTOWN – The Elks Golf League met on June 3 for week three of play between Coshocton #376 and Newcomerstown #155. The match was played at Hickory Flats Golf Course and the following results were recorded: Low Gross – (36) Dave Desender; Low Net – (28) Barry Shaffer; Highpoints – (13.00) Dave Desender & Barry […]
Opinion
Mark’s Musings – June 19, 2019
Here we go! It’s time for several hundred brave souls to endure the Indian Mud Run! With lots of rain forecast for this week mudders should be pleased that the event will live up to its namesake. If you’re on the other end of the spectrum, and trying to make hay, this will be another […]
Mark’s Musings – June 12, 2019
The Ridgewood Generals varsity baseball team made history and wrote themselves into the annals of Ridgewood sports in their historic and unprecedented run to the state championship game in Akron on Sunday evening. Although the Generals came up just one run short against Coldwater, the season and the memories will continue to live on for […]
Mark’s Musings – June 5, 2019
What time is it folks? It’s Hot Air Balloon Festival time! You can find the official program inside this issue of The Beacon – there are lots of folks to thank for making this wonderful fun, free, family event possible and of course, The Frontier Power Company hits the top of the list for their […]
Notices
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for June 19, 2019
On June 18, 2019 the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 accident (s) and 3 complaint (s): Accidents: 10:10 P.M. Toby Manning was traveling westbound on US 36 just east of County Road 10 when he struck a deer. Complaints: 1:56 P.M. Speedy B’s Carwash reported a male subject dumped an unknown substance into their […]
West Lafayette Police Department Report for June 18, 2019
On June 17, 2019 the West Lafayette Police Department investigated the following: A resident in the 200 block of North Oak Street reported a civil complaint. Officer received a report of an unwanted person in the 600 block of Plainfield Road.
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for June 18, 2019
On June 17, 2019 the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 accident (s) and 3 complaint (s): Accidents: 1:30 A.M. Benjamin Hill was traveling east on State Route 16 and lost control when he started hydroplaning. He went off the right side of the road and rolled the vehicle several times before coming to a […]
Obituaries
James O. Crouso
COSHOCTON – James O. “Jim” Crouso, 86, of Coshocton passed away at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton on Monday June 17, 2019. Jim was born in Howard, Ohio on January 30, 1933 to the late George and Minnie (Burrier) Crouso. He graduated from West Lafayette High School and served in the US Army from 1953-1955. On […]
Lori Forsberg
COLUMBUS – Lori Forsberg age 55 of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Coshocton, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. She was born July 7, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph Martin Blake and Virginia Ann (Cerveny) Blake. She married Bill Lars Forsberg and he survives. Lori is a graduate of Coshocton High […]
Jami A. Davis Clark
Jami A. Davis Clark, 50, of Coshocton passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born in Coshocton on May 13, 1969. She graduated from Coshocton High School in 1987 and attended Kent State University. She worked at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital and was the Co-owner/operator of Clarks Bar and […]
E-Edition
June 19, 2019 Coshocton County Beacon
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June 12, 2019 Coshocton County Beacon
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June 5, 2019 Coshocton County Beacon
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Other Recent Posts
Newpointe’s going to the movies
COSHOCTON — Movies are something we all love. They are inspiring, creative, fun, and full of suspense and adventure. Our favorite summer message series, At the Movies, returns June 23. During this five-week series, we will take a look at some of our favorite movies, uncover what those movies are communicating, and connect the dots […]
Shriver graduates US Senate Page Program
WASHINGTON D.C. – River View High School junior, Caleb Shriver, graduated from the United States Senate Page Program on June 7 in Washington, D.C. Shriver was one of 30 high school juniors across the United States to be appointed to the spring semester. The program is one of the strictest and most selective in the […]
Legal Notice
The Perry Township Trustees will hold its budget hearing for the year 2020 on June 24, 2019 following the regular meeting at 7:00 P.M. in the township office- New Guilford, Ohio. Max Mercer, Fiscal Officer CCB: Jun 19, 2019
