The call center to schedule COVID-19 Vaccination appointments for Thursday, Jan. 28, will open Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 10:30 a.m. and will remain open until all available slots are filled. To schedule call 740-622-2611 when the call center is open. This is the only number to call to schedule appointments. The number of available spots […]
Due to staffing limitations, the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum will be closed on the weekends from Jan. 25 through Feb. 7. You are still able to make an appointment to visit the museum during the week. If you would like to make an appointment, fill out the form on the home page of the website (www.jhmuseum.org), email […]
The distribution committee of the Coshocton Foundation had its first meeting of Fiscal Year 2021 recently and reviewed 30 grant applications totaling $330,944.44. The committee awarded 15 grants totaling $97,476, to numerous community organizations. The grants awarded include: $25,000 to Kno-Ho-Co- Ashland Community Action Commission to help renovate a Hickory Street building to serve as […]
The Coshocton Chamber of Commerce invited everyone to come out and support the new Coshocton Recovery LLC with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of their new drug rehab facility. This is a substance abuse rehab clinic that provides treatment to people with drug addiction and other substance abuse problems. They offer individual counseling, group counseling and […]
Community Hospice needs your help to provide Rays of Sunshine to patients and their caregivers. Project Sunshine is a year-round initiative driven by generous individuals, community groups or organizations who provide small gifts to brighten the lives of those receiving Hospice services. Examples of gift ideas include, but are not limited to: Treat bags, handmade […]
Benjamin Unkefer, a member of the Coshocton County Youth Leadership class, is working to raise funds to donate to the Valentine Project with a raffle basket he put together. The Valentine Project is a 501c3 charitable organization. Its mission is to ship Valentine packages to kids with chronic illnesses all over the state of Ohio. […]
On Jan. 21, the Coshocton seventh grade boys basketball team lost to the visiting Tri-Valley Scotties by a score of 46-17. The home team got off to a slow start in the first half and the Scotties led 34-4 at the intermission. The Redskins showed a lot of heart and outscored the Scotties 13-12 in […]
On Tuesday night, Jan. 19, the River View girls bowling team hosted Maysville at Legacy Lanes. The Lady Bears rolled to a record breaking night beating the Lady Panthers 2171-990. Leading the way for the Lady Bears were Allie Murray tying her own school record with a 267 game, Madalyn Cutshall with a 212 game […]
Coshocton High School swimming competed against Heath and Lancaster on Jan. 14,at the Janet Jones Mulligan Natatorium. Finishing overall individually for the girls were Ella Duling, fourth 200 free and third 400 free; Chloe Hall, third 50 free and second 100 free; Kendal Jackson, fourth 200 IM; Cady Jackson, fourth 100 free; Autumn Jones, second […]
Irene Clara Russell, 86, of Newark, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. She was born on Dec. 28, 1934, in Coshocton, to the late Everett and Hilda (Sayre) Smith. Irene graduated from Coshocton High School in 1952 and was a homemaker and caregiver most of her life. She was a member of Park United […]
Doctors and health professionals at all levels tell us that to keep our bodies flexible, healthy and retain some muscle mass – even as we age – we must keep moving. Walking, running, biking, swimming, choose your particular method of staying active for your own good. As we observe the inauguration of a new President […]
That was certainly an interesting week. Where do we go from here seems to be looking at things mildly, but I think taking a long-term view with a glass half full of optimism for the new administration is warranted and perhaps even necessary for where we are right now. Bringing the nation “back together” will […]
On January 24th, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 Accident and 1 Complaint. Accident: Paul Stein of Howard, Ohio was turning into Walmart when he struck a guard rail. Complaint: A Coshocton man reported a domestic disturbance in the 500 Block of Locust Street. As a result, Brenda Harper of Coshocton was arrested for Domestic Violence.
On January 22nd, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 2 Accidents and 0 Complaints. Accidents: Erin McConnell, of Johnstown, Ohio was traveling East on State Route 16, when she went left of center and struck another vehicle. Dora Opphile of Coshocton was backing out of a parking spot at Walmart and struck a parked vehicle driven by […]
On January 21st, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 2 Accidents and 1 Complaint. Accidents: Sandra Tumblin of Coshocton was traveling on Fairy Falls Drive when she struck a vehicle. Blanch Menefee of Coshocton reported that she struck another vehicle in the parking lot of the Commons apartments in Coshocton. Complaint: Shannon Powell, a Coshocton resident, reported […]
Formed as a private foundation in 1985, the Schooler Family Foundation was founded and guided through its early years by longtime Coshocton residents, Seward and Edith Schooler. Now the foundation is served by the second and third generations of family and community. The foundation continues a long-standing commitment of support for the areas of economic […]
Wandering is one of the most unsettling behavioral changes common for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Yet it surprises far too many family caregivers and can end with tragic results. Six in 10 people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease will wander. A person with Alzheimer’s may not remember his or her name or address, and can […]
The Coshocton Fatherhood Initiative is sponsoring in conjunction with Papa John’s Pizza, Wal-Mart and Coshocton Inn and Suites a free family friendly snowman building contest. The event will be in your yard from Jan. 1, 2021 through Feb. 28, 2021. Prizes include five Kindle Fires, 10 Papa John’s pizzas, five Wal-Mart gift cards and one […]
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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Clint Allen Roberts, 40, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born April 28, 1980 in Belleville, IL to George Roberts and Susie Smailes. He was a 1999 graduate of River View High School, and worked at Ariel Corporation in Mt. Vernon. Clint was […]
Kathy Jo Doughty, 65, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at Coshocton Regional Medical Center. Kathy was the light in everyone’s lives she touched and was one of the Lord’s earthly angels. Kathy was born on March 25, 1955, to the late Herbert and Isabelle Beitzel in New Philadelphia, OH. Kathy is survived by […]
Alice Faye Bicknell, 81, of West Lafayette passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 in Aultman Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1939 to the late Molly Athleen (Greene) and William Riley Taylor. On Sept. 22, 1992 she married Franklin Bicknell, who survives. Alice was an avid Cleveland Indians sports fan. She was a devoted […]
Alfred Joseph “AJ” Freniere III
Alfred Joseph “AJ” Freniere, III, 33 years old, of Urbana, Ohio passed away at home on January 20, 2021. Born in Coshocton on October 15, 1987 and formerly of Dresden, Ohio, AJ had friends and family from across the state who were with him when he died. Diagnosed at age 18 with a genetic disease, […]
Stanley E. Hardesty, 86, of Coshocton passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on January 10, 1935 to the late Russell and Rachel (Clark) Hardesty. Stanley was a member of the Burt Avenue Wesleyan Church. He began working for Steel Ceilings and then moved […]
Douglas Rodgers, 59, of Coshocton passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at his home after a long battle with diabetes since he was 10-years-old. He was born on Aug. 18, 1961 in Columbus to Ronald and Alice (Walters) Rodgers. He was a 1979 graduate of River View High School. Along with his mother he […]