Community News
Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame seeking applications
The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is accepting nominations to recognize those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and continue to contribute to communities, the state and the nation through exceptional acts of volunteerism, advocacy, professional distinction, public service or philanthropy. To be considered, the veteran must meet the following criteria: be a past […]
Ohio BMV sending reminders for driver-license renewal
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles will begin sending email reminders to customers for driver-license renewal. “We understand that drivers have a lot of obligations and deadlines in their everyday lives,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said. “We hope these new email reminders serve as a convenience for those who are approaching their driver-license expiration date […]
Ohio East Area of Operation Christmas Child collects 37,250 shoeboxes
Totals are in from Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week in November when area residents shared the true meaning of Christmas with children around the world. The generosity of residents in Carroll, Coshocton, Harrison, Holmes and Tuscarawas counties and the Ohio East Area team enabled the area to exceed previous year totals by collecting 37,250 […]
Sports
Shaw lands dream job at Missouri Southern State University
Coshocton High School graduate Zack Shaw has been named head strength and conditioning coach for the Missouri Southern State University football team. Before graduating from CHS in 2011, Shaw had 450 tackles, making him the school’s all-time leader. He also earned first-team All-Ohio Division IV honors, East District Player of the Year, and league player […]
River View girls move on to districts
On Feb. 13 the Lady Bears Bowling Team travelled to Boulevard Lanes in New Philadelphia for Sectionals. The Lady Bears finished a strong second with a school record 2547 in team singles to advance to districts in Zanesville. Leading the Lady Bears was 2019-2020 Division II Sectional Champion Allie Murray with a 661 series which […]
RVHS boys place second at sectionals
The River View swim teams competed in the Ohio High School Athletic Association East/Southeast Sectional Tournament at Steubenville High School on Feb. 8. The boys placed second overall out of 20 schools, and the girls placed sixth out of 16. The Black Bears advanced 17 total swimmers to the District Meet at Ohio State on Feb. […]
Opinion
Mark’s Musings – January 29, 2020
As promised my column is returning just in time for a true big game prediction. Did you know that the words S____ B___ are copyrighted by the NFL? I think I read this somewhere but hey, let’s err on the side of caution, shall we? I am still predicting Kansas City behind superstar quarterback Patrick […]
Mark’s Musings – January 15, 2020
The Beacon is rolling along! I am sure that many of you – if not all – were surprised by the announcement of our sale to AloNovus. This was a decision that was many months in the making and one that Nancy and I did not take lightly for many reasons. One of those very […]
Mark’s Musings – January 8, 2019
For the past 11 years the team at The Coshocton County Beacon has had the distinct pleasure and honor of providing this community with a weekly community newspaper that focuses on the positive news happening here in Coshocton County along with publishing advertisements for area businesses and organizations. And while it has been a privilege […]
Notices
Legal Notice
THE MILL CREEK TOWNSHIP 2019 Annual Financial Report has been completed and is available for public viewing by calling the Fiscal Officer, Michael Daugherty at 740-622-0003 Feb 19, 2020
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for February 18, 2020
On February 17, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 2 (s) and 4 complaint(s). Accidents: 10:06 A.M. John Rogers was pulling out of the Aldi parking lot and was struck by a vehicle being driven by Joyce Tennant. Joyce was traveling south on 2nd Street at the time of the accident. 7:48 P.M. A Coshocton girl […]
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for February 17, 2020
On February 16, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 2 (s) and 3 complaint(s). Accidents: 4:32 P.M. Tiffany Fry of Coshocton looked down while driving and rearended Stephen Martin of Warsaw. 11:28 P.M. Nathan Fauver of Coshocton was traveling westbound on Cambridge Road when he lost control of his vehicle, went off the left side of […]
Obituaries
Marty R. Ralston
Marty R. Ralston, 49, of Coshocton passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. Marty was born in Zanesville, Ohio on Dec. 22, 1970 to the late Harold R. Ralston and Patricia (Smith) Lewis. In his earlier years, Marty worked at The Longaberger Company for 15 years and was a local Realtor […]
Bessie Elizabeth Infield
Bessie Elizabeth Infield, 88, of Warsaw died Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 in the Emergency Room of Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born May 30, 1931 in Coshocton County to the late Russell W. and Ethel M. (Fox) Stewart. Bessie was a very loving & caring homemaker. She liked her flowers, gardening, and mowing her […]
Lynn Ann Koski
Lynn Ann Koski, 56, of Warsaw passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at her home. She was born in Newark, Ohio on March 19, 1963. Lynn graduated from Newark High School and worked for Arlington Nursing Home and the Newark Advocate. She is survived by her two children Natasha (Chad Barger) Mack and Nathan Koski; […]
E-Edition
February 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!
February 5, 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!
January 29, 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!
Other Recent Posts
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for February 16, 2020
On February 15, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 (s) and 4 complaint(s). Accidents: 8:11 A.M. Paige Stark of Coshocton was backing out of a parking space and struck a vehicle while parked at the Glenview Way Apartments. Complaints: 12:01 A.M. Wal-Mart Supercenter reported two adult males attempted to steal a cart load of merchandise. […]
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for February 15, 2020
On February 14, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 3 (s) and 7 complaint(s). Accidents: 1:57 A.M. Angela Donohue of Coshocton was traveling westbound on Orange Street when she attempted to turn southbound on South 7th Street before striking a curb. 6:29 A.M. Thomas King of Coshocton was traveling east bound on Morgan Run Road […]
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for February 14, 2020
On February 13, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 2 (s) and 5 complaint(s). Accidents: 7:54 A.M. Joel Davis of Coshocton reported his vehicle had been struck by an unknown vehicle in the 500 block of North 8th Street. 8:00 A.M. Andrew Gleich of Coshocton was traveling south on State Route 60 when he lost control […]
