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Young singers present Chorale finale this Friday

Young singers present Chorale finale this Friday

COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Youth Chorale, an ensemble of high school singers from eight area schools, will present their final concert of the season on Friday, May 24, at the Roscoe United Methodist Church, 475 High Street in Roscoe Village, Coshocton. The 90-minute program will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Youth Chorale, now in its [...]

Habitat volunteers remove parts of Town & Country Club

Habitat volunteers remove parts of Town & Country Club

COSHOCTON Over 25 Habitat for Humanity volunteers helped remove key components of the Coshocton Town & Country Club located on Cambridge Road on Tuesday, May 21. Pictured are Dean Wortman, left, Jim Springer and Jason Pope removing the framing of a French door. Windows, doors and other miscellaneous items were carefully removed from the facility [...]

2013 Relay for Life Photo Gallery

2013 Relay for Life Photo Gallery

Photos from the 2013 Coshocton County Relay for Life – Keeping Hope Against All Odds.  May 17 & 18, 2013 at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds.

Women receive Celtic Cross award

Women receive Celtic Cross award

COSHOCTON – Six women at the Presbyterian Church had the surprise of their lives when they were honored with the Celtic Cross Award on Sunday, May 19 during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Dee Lynn Grace, Kimberly W. Hayes, Caroline S. Heading, Ann E. Leppla, Barbara R. Snyder, and Sharon V. Sutton were the recipients [...]

Sports

Playing for Addy

Playing for Addy

The River View community came out “Addy Strong” Wednesday evening, May 1. The event was held to honor the memory of Addy Snyder, the infant daughter of Pat and Stephanie (Lapp) Snyder, who passed away a few weeks ago. The event was organized by River View senior Lauren Esselburn, who said that Stephanie is “special [...]

Fishing tournament results released

COSHOCTON – The following are the results from the Three Rivers Bass Masters tournament at Salt Fork Lake:  First place – James Hardway, 12.36 lb.; second place – Mike Waggoner, 8.28 lb.; third place – Cory Smith, 7.99 lb.; Big Bass – Hardway, 5.97 lb. Three Rivers Bass Masters is a local bass fishing club. [...]

CHS plans basketball camp

COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Redskins Basketball Camp for boy’s entering grades one through eight will be held Wednesday through Friday, May 29-31. Cost is $25. Forms can be picked up in the principal’s office of each school or you can download the form from the school website, coshoctonredskins.com. Use the athletics link or visit Coach Tom Hilgenberg’s web page.

Beacon Athlete of the Week – John Brillhart

Beacon Athlete of the Week – John Brillhart

Name: John Brillhart Year in school: Senior at River View High School Sport and position: Baseball – pitcher and shortstop Why named athlete of the week: Won two games on the mound against Steubenville and Coshocton, with a great team effort that really helped us win. Went seven for eight against Steubenville and Lakewood What [...]

Opinion

Mark’s Musings – May 22, 2013

Mark’s Musings – May 22, 2013

It was quite a weekend in our community. Maybe you participated in the 2013 Relay for Life at the fairgrounds, attended the Taste for Summer at Clary Gardens or worked in the yard or garden. It’s about that time you know! Hopefully we will avoid any more frosts. With the temperature in the high 80’s [...]

Mark’s Musings – May 15, 2013

Mark’s Musings – May 15, 2013

The month of May is typically one of the busiest months on the calendar here in Coshocton County – and I would imagine – in many locations. With graduation and graduation parties, spring sporting events, celebrations, Dogwood festival, end of school year galas and outdoor yard and garden work gearing up, it is no wonder [...]

Mark’s Musings – May 1, 2013

Mark’s Musings – May 1, 2013

Each year I think it is important to pause and thank the community for allowing The Beacon to continue publishing a weekly community newspaper. This week is special. We are celebrating our fifth anniversary and more importantly, beginning our sixth year of continuously publishing The Coshocton County Beacon. This issue is Volume 6, Number 1. [...]

Mark’s Musings – April 24, 2013

Mark’s Musings – April 24, 2013

As our country mourned the loss of life and the tragedies in Boston and Texas, our own community gathered to recognize the spirit of humanity and the positive influence and impact that several people have made in Coshocton County at the 31st annual Chamber dinner held last Friday at Lake Park Pavilion. It is good [...]

Notices

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for May 23

On May 22 the Sheriff’s Office investigated one accident and two complaints. Accidents – ELAINE BEACHY OF COSHOCTON WAS TRAVELING EAST BOUND ON CHESTNUT STREET WHEN SHE STRUCK RANDII CUTSHALL OF COSHOCTON WHILE SHE WAS CROSSING THE STREET. Complaints – JEBB MCKEE OF COSHOCTON WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH OVI. – DWAINE CONKLE OF COSHOCTON [...]

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for May 22

On May 21 the Sheriff’s Office investigated one accident and four complaints. Accidents – KAREN CUTSHALL OF FRESNO WAS STOPPED AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AT CR 1A AND US 36 WHEN SHE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY JIMMY ELSON OF COSHOCTON. Complaints – LEAH DILY OF COSHOCTON REPORTED DAMAGE TO HER VEHICLE. – JEREMY [...]

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for May 21

On May 20 the Sheriff’s Office investigated zero accidents and one complaint. Complaints – A COSHOCTON RESIDENT REPORTED AN INCIDENT OF POSSIBLE CHILD ABUSE. Source: www.coshoctoncounty.net/sheriff

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for May 20

On May 19 the Sheriff’s Office investigated zero accidents and one complaint. Complaints – SHRIVER TIRE REPORTED VANDALISM TO THE BUSINESS. Source: www.coshoctoncounty.net/sheriff

Obituaries

William H. Bucklew

William H. Bucklew

WARSAW – William Howard Bucklew, 94, of Warsaw, died Monday, May 20, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born June 9, 1918 in Columbus to the late Frank “Spotty” and Anna Bucklew. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie V. Bucklew, whom he married Aug. 30, 1941.  He was also [...]

Karl D. Farver

WEST LAFAYETTE – Karl Delbert Farver, 83, a resident of Lafayette Pointe Care Center and formerly of Coshocton, died Saturday May 18, 2013 at the Coshocton Co. Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit. He was born Sept. 17, 1929 in Benton to the late Karl Earl Farver and Julia (Palmer) Carter.  He served in the US [...]

Martha L. Dobbins

Martha Lee Dobbins, 79, of Coshocton, joined her beloved husband Don at 12:25 P.M., Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Lafayette Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Lafayette. Born October 27, 1933 in Cumberland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Francis and Martha (Hickle) Cowgill. A 1951 graduate of Cumberland High [...]

Janice E. Newell

Janice E. Newell

Coshocton – Janice E. (Croft) Newell, 65, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2013 at the OSU Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born August 19, 1947 in Coshocton to John Doyle and Esther (May) Croft. She always enjoyed spending time with her family, and playing with her grandchildren. She loved horses and [...]

E-Edition

May 22, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

May 22, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

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!

May 15, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

May 15, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

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May 8, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

May 8, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

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May 1, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

May 1, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

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