Dennis Theaker, 74, a retired electrician formerly of Mansfield died Dec. 1, 2020 as a result of a brief illness in Columbus, Ohio. Dennis loved traveling with his family on Holden Beach, N.C. He enjoyed cards, especially Euchre Club as well as tending to his beautiful flowers and plants at their villa in Powell. A […]
Community News
Help the homeless in our community this Christmas
Donating to your local homeless population this Christmas is possibly the most meaningful gift you can give. Your blessing will be felt by people who would otherwise experience just another day of survival. “The homeless are all ages, even kids can be homeless. The schools track kids who are perhaps living with a friend or couch […]
Main Street Christmas Challenge begins
While the Christmas parade had to be canceled for public safety, the tradition of the Main Street Christmas Challenge has begun. As of this writing, more than 10 Main Street businesses have signed up to be part of the challenge. Their displays are ready for the public to enjoy and choose their favorite display. Voting […]
Fairgrounds to feature Christmas lights display
Volunteers from Lucky Learners 4 – H Club were busy hanging Christmas lights around the Coshocton County fairgrounds on Sunday, Nov. 29, in preparation for the Christmas Magic in Lights drive through light display that will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 6-9 p.m. D. Woodward-Wells said that, so far, about 25 groups have […]
Sports
Coshocton seventh grade boys pick up a win
The seventh grade Coshocton boys basketball team played Philo on Dec. 3. The young Redskins won the game 36-25. Seven of the 15 players scored. Everyone contributed. The leading scorers were Quinton Summers 11, Severn Workman eight, and Cabe Bylaw, Aiden Garabrandt, and Logan Lahna all scored four points each.
Coshocton boys fall in opener
Coshocton seventh grade boys basketball team had their home opener against Sheridan on Dec. 3, 2020. Coshocton lost the game 34-9. The high scorers for Coshocton were Cabe Bylaw three, Jace Dickerson, Quinton Summers, and Grayson Searls all had two points each. Coshocton has 15 players on the roster and they all saw action. Jason […]
Cutshall signs with Ohio Valley University
River View High School Senior Madalyn Cutshall signed a letter of intent on Nov. 23 to play golf for Division II Ohio Valley University in Parkersburg, West Virginia. At a ceremony held in the school library she was joined by her parents, Clayton Cutshall and Kara Bush, family members and coaches, Sean Nicely and Bill […]
Opinion
A little bit of this and a little bit of that . . . it’s leftover mania!
So, someone told me that today, Monday, Nov. 30, is CyberMonday. Gee, I thought that just about every day anymore was a “cyber” day.” Do we really need a special day dedicated to more online shopping? I don’t think so but just so you don’t think I am some fuddy duddy I get it. And […]
Can we press the pause button – Thanksgiving is almost here!
With COVID-19 cases rapidly on the rise, an election that we think is over, a Senate majority that will hang in the balance until early January – and families poised on the edge with holiday plans also hanging in the balance – is it any wonder that we all seem frazzled? Well, most of us […]
We have a lot to be thankful for
“Barreling” down Main Street early this Monday morning (Nov. 9) the headline above is the phrase displayed on the wonderful Rotary sign at the corner of Fourth and Main Streets. That is close if not the exact words. Yes, we do. Yes, we do. Regardless of how the election turned out for you on the […]
Notices
Sheriff’s Office Report for December 1, 2020
On November 30th, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 2 Accidents and 3 Complaints. Accidents: Ivan Garcia was traveling West on State Route 16, when he went off the right side of the road, and struck a ditch at the intersection of State Route 16 and Township Road 347. The car then rolled several times and came […]
Sheriff’s Office Report for November 29, 2020
On November 28th, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 0 Accidents and 4 Complaints. Accidents: Complaints: Thomas Sarver of Coshocton reported possible poachers on Township Road 118. Scott Carl Dawson II of Coshocton was cited for marked lanes, reckless operation, and driving under suspension. Bernadette Prenom of Coshocton reported her wallet missing. Adam Richcreek of Coshocton […]
Sheriff’s Office Report for November 28, 2020
On November 27th, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 Accident and 4 Complaints. Accidents: Matthew Mendenhall of Harrison County was traveling South on Township Road 26, when he lost control and struck a ditch. Complaints: Coshocton Pallet and Door reported items stolen off of their vehicle’s. Henry Gantt of West Virginia was cited for left of […]
Clubs & Organizations
Emergency relief funds still available
In March of 2020, the United Way board set up an emergency fund to help support non-profit programs who offer direct support to those individuals adversely affected by the COVID virus. So far more than $55,000 has been donated to local schools, food pantries, and various programs providing relief to victims of the virus. Some […]
United Way board brings on two new members
The United Way of Coshocton is proud to announce that it is bringing on two new board members. Captain Dean Hettinger and Leondra Davis were voted in and will start serving the United Way of Coshocton as of November 2020 Davis is currently working as the Coshocton Family Drug Court Coordinator. She began working for […]
Boy Scouts of America plans to honor community leaders
Local Scouts will be honoring five exceptional community leaders who best exemplify a Scout’s commitment to “Do a Good Turn Daily.” On Wednesday, Dec. 9, one individual from each of these communities – Mount Vernon, Coshocton, Zanesville, Cambridge and Marietta – will be recognized during a virtual presentation. As part of their recognition, a $250 […]
E-Edition
November 26, 2020 Coshocton County Beacon
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November 19, 2020 Coshocton County Beacon
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November 12, 2020 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!
