COSHOCTON – Coshocton County Engineer Frederick Wachtel announced construction crews will be replacing a bridge on County Road 10 in Keene Township beginning Wednesday, Aug. 15. The closure will last for approximately through Aug. 31 and then re-open to traffic, weather permitting. The work will force the closure of County Road 10, between Township Road […]
BAKERSVILLE – During the annual antique tractor pull at the Bakersville Homecoming on Friday, Aug. 10, a ceremony was held to recognize and honor five of the original firefighters who were part of the first Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department in 1960. Before the recognition ceremony, Larry Stahl took a moment to remember Dick Frey, who […]
COSHOCTON – Before Casee Allen took the stage at his first ever hometown music fest on Aug. 11, he mingled with VIP ticket holders at Hasseman Brewing Company, where he held two meet and greets. “He’s a good kid and tries to do good for the community no matter where he is,” said Tammy McCormick, […]
COSHOCTON – Signature Healthcare of Coshocton had a drive in movie theatre with homemade boxed cars and invited the Learning Garden preschoolers to enjoy a Paw Patrol movie. The boxed cars had side trays for their snacks and the elders and children were surprised with a visit from a couple of the Paw Patrol pups […]
COSHOCTON – Coshocton County Engineer Frederick Wachtel announced construction crews will be replacing a bridge on County Road 10 in Keene Township beginning Wednesday, Aug. 15. The closure will last for approximately through Aug. 31 and then re-open to traffic, weather permitting. The work will force the closure of County Road 10, between Township Road […]
BAKERSVILLE – During the annual antique tractor pull at the Bakersville Homecoming on Friday, Aug. 10, a ceremony was held to recognize and honor five of the original firefighters who were part of the first Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department in 1960. Before the recognition ceremony, Larry Stahl took a moment to remember Dick Frey, who […]
COSHOCTON – On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10-11, the Pomerene Center for the Arts held an arts homecoming. The public was invited to view the work of local artists and to hear Christopher Graves as part of the Jazz on the Lawn series. Several artists were on hand to meet attendees and talk about their […]
COSHOCTON – A group of children enjoy crafts at the 10th Annual Block Party at Chestnut Crossing on Aug. 12. Angie Cantrell, outreach program director for Chestnut Crossing, said the block party is something all of the children look forward to. “Many of my kids are low income and this is a day to have fun with […]
COSHOCTON – When Jade Poorman was given the task of organizing AK Steel’s community service day, the fairgrounds immediately came to mind. “AK Cares is a volunteer program where employees get out and do community service,” said Poorman, who is an intern in the human resources department. “I did a lot with 4-H and knew […]
WEST LAFAYETTE – River View girls’ golf team held its first all-girls golf tournament at Hickory Flats Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 10. Fifteen schools participated with most schools coming from the east girls’ golf district, but golfers came all the way from Sheridan and Minerva. A total of 80 golfers participated. This is the […]
COSHOCTON – The CHS golf team played at the Waterford Invite at the Lakeside Golf Course in Beverly. Tournament medalist was Clay Davis (70) and he was joined by Mason Waycaster (73), Reese Andrews (74) and Logan Desender (76) to fill four of the five spots on the all-tournament team. Pictured is Davis.
COSHOCTON – Coshocton High School’s golf team claimed the Coshocton County Cup with a school record. According to Coach Kevin Kittell, the score broke the school’s 18 hole record set in 1975 by four strokes by shooting a one under par team score of 287 on Aug. 9 at River Greens Golf Course.
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Ridgewood High School girls’ golf team competed in a dual match with Indian Valley High School on Aug. 9 at River Greens Golf Course. Ridgewood’s team score was 205 and Indian Valley’s was 201. Individual scores for Ridgewood were: Lexi Zimmer – 41; Sadie Wilson – 42; Sydney Matis – 56; […]
The River View girls’ golf team participated in the Ohio Valley 18-hole scramble tournament at Belmont Hills Country Club. The team carded a score of 67 for the first place finish in the girls division. Pictured are Marie Stufflebean, Emma Anderson, Shelby Byland, and Madalyn Cutshall.
WEST LAFAYETTE – Coshocton High School’s golf team competed in the Indian Valley Invite held Aug. 6 at River Greens. Coshocton placed first with a team score of 295. Individual scores were: Mason Waycaster – 72; Logan Desender – 81; Clay Davis – 74; Reese Andrews – 78; and Gage Gamertsfelder – 71. Ridgewood and […]
For those that love Chipotle you’re going to love this – they are adding bacon to the menu! But wait – that’s only in California. Sorry. I am sure that once it is a hit they will spread it eastward. Didn’t the country expand east to west? It hardly seems fair does it? Nachos are […]
The smell of barbecued chicken hung in the air like a late August morning fog as folks from near and far enjoyed the fellowship, fun and food at the annual River View Community Park social held this past Sunday in Warsaw. A slow moving creek caused more than a little angst during the rubber duck […]
As you look around Coshocton County positive signs of unity and working together to move our community forward are plentiful. People of many groups and organizations are collaborating to make things happen – and they are. Some might wonder – what is happening exactly? Keep watching. This is not anything new – the people of […]
The America in Bloom judges are visiting Coshocton County this week! A team of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers are leading the effort to ensure that our community looks beautiful and inviting. They have accomplished much over the past several years–learning more with each visit and review from the judges–then putting that knowledge and feedback to […]
Ever find yourself wondering where the time goes? As I age it seems that time has sped up despite the fact that there is no more running after the kids or attending school events. The year is now more than half over with the July 4th holiday just a fleeting memory of red, white and […]
We’re one week away from Independence Day – July 4th. America will be celebrating 242 years of independence this year. I would imagine that plans are in place for a grand 250 year celebration party in 2026. Yet, the Revolutionary War did not end until 1783 and began in 1775. As true historians know, the […]
On Aug. 10, 2018, the police department investigated the following calls: Nothing to report.
On Aug. 12, 2018, the police department investigated the following calls: Officer received an animal complaint in the 400 block of East Main Street. Officer received a report of an unwanted person in the 100 block of East Main Street.
On Aug. 13, 2018, the police department investigated the following calls: A resident in the 200 block of East Railroad Street reported being harassed.
On Aug. 12, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 accident(s) and 6 complaint(s). Accidents 3:31 p.m.: Robert Morris struck Helen Moody at Fifth and Walnut. Robert Morris was cited for fail to yield. Complaints 9:46 a.m.: Mr. Wilson reported theft of a vehicle. The vehicle was recovered. 12:37 p.m.: A Coshocton woman in […]
On Aug. 11, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 accident(s) and 2 complaint(s). Accidents 6:28 p.m.: Craig Matthews of Coshocton was traveling west on US 36 east of County Road 10 when he struck a construction barrel and then struck the guard rail several times before he came to a rest. He was cited for […]
On Aug. 10, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 0 accident(s) and 2 complaint(s). Complaints 10:15 a.m.: Mom’s Market reported the theft of a Pepsi machine 1:20 p.m.: The litter officer reported litter dumped along Oxford Township Road 262. Source: www.coshoctoncounty.net/sheriff
COSHOCTON – Betty Lois Courtright, age 91, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at Altercare Coshocton. Betty was born on August 22, 1926 to the late Ray and Opal (Wilson) Thornsley. She was a 1944 Coshocton High School graduate. In 1947 she married Bernard W. Courtright who passed away in 2006. She worked as a […]
COSHOCTON – Louis Frederick Harper, 91, died Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Signature Health Care in Coshocton. He was born Dec. 4, 1926 in Wheeling, WV to the late Harvey C. and Lillian A. (Kirk) Harper. Lou was a graduate of Flushing High School and a 1950 graduate of Muskingum College. He was a U.S. […]
COSHOCTON – June Eloise Leasure, 86, of Coshocton, Ohio passed away August 9, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday August 13, 2018 at the Free Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Jones officiating. Burial will be at the Coshocton Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6 P.M. […]
WEST LAFAYETTE – Marjorie Gayle (Richmond) Dreher, passed away peacefully into glory at her home in West Lafayette, on Friday, August 10, 2018, 13 days shy of her 96th birthday. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Gayle (Geese) Richmond, sister, Thelma Sharrock, and her husband of 66 years, Vernon K. Dreher […]
WEST LAFAYETTE – Bettie Jean (Stutler) Worthington, 85, of West Lafayette, passed away surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home on Friday, August 10, 2018. Bettie was born on June 9, 1933 in Grafton, West Virginia to the late Red and Blanche (Payne) Stutler. For many years, she worked in the finishing […]
NEWCOMERSTOWN – James “Jim” Eugene Jones, 82, of Newcomerstown went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Mt Carmel East in Columbus, after a brief illness. Jim was born on August 26, 1936 in Roscoe. He was the son of the late Howard Jones and Esther (Mencer) Jones Bice, as well […]
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!
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!
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Community Choir will have auditions for its 48th season on Thursday, Aug. 30 at The Presbyterian Church, 142 North Fourth Street, Coshocton. Vacancies in the choir’s membership are open by audition to interested singers, high school age and older. A prepared song is not required. The choir is directed by its […]
COSHOCTON – On Aug. 11, at approximately 9:48 a.m., dispatch received a call from an alarm company advising of a hold up alarm at the Otsego Carryout. At the same time, dispatch received a 911 call from the clerk at the Otsego Carryout reporting she was just robbed and that the suspect fired a shot […]
COSHOCTON – World War II warfare saw new advancement in military strategy, not only producing more efficient weaponry, but also lightening the load of the soldier. Learn more about this fascinating history at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum on Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Jerry Meyer will give a presentation on the origin, technology and use […]
COSHOCTON – Funeral directors Matthew Miller, Darcie Kaser and funeral director assistants Jim Baylor and Larry Freetage recently earned their Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) designation from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). The NFDA Cremation Certification Program™ is a voluntary certification program that helps funeral directors better serve the needs of families that desire cremation. […]
On Aug 09, 2018 the Sheriff’s Office investigated 0 accident (s) and 3 complaint (s) Accidents None Reported Complaints 12:52 P.M. The Coshocton City Schools reported a vehicle drove through their lawn causing extensive damage. 1:03 P.M. Jennifer Skelton of Coshocton reported license plates were taken from two of her vehicles. […]
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Here is a neat way to learn more about volunteering with the Footlight Players.
Keep Calm and Color On
Tuesday, August 14
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
West Lafayette Branch Library
Why should kids have all the fun? Adults are invited to join us for a relaxing evening of coloring in the library's Reading Shelter. Receive a coloring journal to record all your favorite authors, titles, and summer reads!
No instruction. No lesson plan. No agenda. Just a bunch of grown ups sitting at the library, elbow to elbow, calmly coloring their stress away and enjoying each other's company. Coloring pages, crayons, and colored pencils will be provided. Feel free to bring your own supplies.
Call 740-545-6672 to register.
