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At least one part of the Coshocton County Fair will be as normal as possible this year: the food. Fourteen food vendors will be at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds Friday, Oct. 2 through Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The vendors will be set up by the grandstand, and there will be […]
At the Sept. 28 city council meeting held online via Zoom, Mayor Mark Mills announced that he has met with the sheriff’s office and one of the topics discussed was speeding in Coshocton. Mills was pleased to inform other committee and council members that tickets for speeding have started to be issued and will continue […]
After a summer of watching events being canceled, it is nice to see there is plenty to do this fall in Coshocton County. Scarecrows are popping up all over the county as part of Clary Gardens’ Scarecrow Town. “Last year we opened it up to the city and had interest from outlining areas,” said Jandi […]
On Sept. 14, 2020 the Coshocton County Sheriff’s office was notified by job and family services of allegations of sexual abuse which began a very difficult investigation into these accusations. On Sept. 24, 2020, the sheriff’s office formally charged Thomas E. Wheeler, a 73 year old male from the Coshocton area, with one count of […]
Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in extending the season’s bounty by preserving fruits and vegetables and meats at home. Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences teach the basics of home canning and preservation through a virtual series called Food Preservation Office Hours. These online classes emphasize the science […]
Coshocton Coshocton volleyball falls to Hiland On Sept. 21 in a non-league match-up, the Coshocton Redskins volleyball team lost at Hiland by the scores of 23-25, 20-25, 25-19, and 14-25. Offensively, the ‘Skins were led by Kindall Shaw’s 20 kills, while Hailey Helter had 12 and Belle Miller added nine. Jalynn West set up the offense […]
Coshocton Redskins pick up 8-0 victory The Redskins varsity boys soccer team recently picked up an 8-0 victory. Alex Laaper, Jarrod Roudabush, and Zane Bryant each scored a pair of goals. Adam George and Ayden Stein added a goal. Skylar Dobson picked up three assists, Alec Laaper, Zane Bryant, Brody Hammersley, and Auden Stein all […]
Three Rivers Bassmasters held its eighth club tournament for 2020 with seven members and three guests competing. The tournament was held on O’Shaunessy Reservoir on Sept. 13. Tournament results were: First – Greg Montgomery, 3.23 lbs.; second – Gary Snyder (guest), 2.45 lbs.; third – Wilmer Eckelberry (guest), 2.26 lbs.; and big bass – Greg […]
There’s a point in time each year in Coshocton County, as the leaves start turning, the hummingbirds head south, the gardens have produced their last tomato, that many of us – I dare say most – start thinking about the Coshocton County Fair. The sights, the smells, the chance to meet up with friends old […]
Someone asked me over the weekend what was wrong with the Tribe – as in, The Cleveland Indians. I said, “I don’t know, I thought they were rolling.” Well, I guess not. Somehow, the Indians have went on a six-game losing streak – and are now in third place behind the White Sox and the […]
Through your mask of course. Yeh, I think everyone needs to relax, chill out and unwind a bit. Maybe those all mean the same thing to you – but is it just me – or are many people wound tighter than a drum right now? Not only do we have a virus to continue contending […]
On September 28th, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 0 Accidents and 3 Complaints. Accidents: Complaints: Deputies began investigating a fire to a campsite that occurred North East of North 9th Street in the red sea. An illegal dump was located on TR 456 at County Road 410. An illegal dump was located on along County Road […]
On September 27th, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 3 Accidents and 2 Complaints. Accidents: A resident on County Road 405 reported a side-by-side roll over crash while on their property. Deputies were dispatched to the Three River bridge in reference to a 2 vehicle accident with injuries. As a result, Fawn Wise was cited and arrested […]
On September 26th, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 Accident and 3 Complaints. Accident: Britni Williams reported she wrecked her vehicle on County Road 6. No injuries were reported. Complaints: Lynnd Madison reported a domestic violence incident in the 600 Block of Poplar Street. Dennis Hosfelt of Coshocton was cited for speed. Christopher Smith of Fresno9 […]
The Distribution Committee of the Coshocton Foundation had its final meeting of Fiscal Year 2020 recently and reviewed 48 grant applications totaling $572,952.94. The committee awarded 26 grants totaling $184,616.56, thus expending their total budget for the fiscal year, to numerous community organizations. The grants awarded include: $27,214 to the Coshocton City Convention and Visitors […]
In 1940, the Community Chest was formed with Guy Clow as the chairman. There were seven charter agencies that included Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Salvation Army, YWCA, Hospital Auxiliary, Christmas Basket Fund and summer band concerts. The goal was to raise $16,180 to cover the entire operating budgets of those seven agencies. The community stepped […]
The baby photo contest sponsored by the Pregnancy Distress Center will be an online event this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions at the fair. It won’t be a fundraiser for the center, but instead a way to have a little fun. Contestants must be full-time residents of Coshocton County and born on or after Sept. […]
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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Vicki Jo Dawson, 71, of New Concord passed away at her home on Sept. 28, 2020. She was born in Coshocton on Aug. 30, 1949 to the late Mary (Vansickle) Hall and Frances Clark Jr. Vicki graduated from Coshocton High School and was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed going to play […]
Ronda C. Ertle, 73, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. She was born in Coshocton on May 25, 1947 to the late Evelyn (McCoy) and Melvin Mitchell. Ronda is survived by her children Ronda (Bobby) George, John (Tammy) Ertle Jr. and Jeff Ertle; sister Evelyn Cox; very close family friend John Hayes; several nieces […]
Paul A. Ramsour, 78, of Coshocton passed away at his home on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Paul was born in Dennison, Ohio on August 21, 1942 to the late Paul J. and Dawna (Baker) Ramsour. He graduated from Tuscarawas High School and served in the United States Air Force. Paul was a manufacturing manager for […]
Garry C. Gunn, 76, of Coshocton passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on August 5, 1944 to the late Willard “Bill” and Virginia (Smith) Gunn. Garry graduated from Newcomerstown High School in the class of 1962, served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was a member […]
Louis J. Heil passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2020. He was born May 10, 1942 to Louis F. And Ruth (Green) Heil in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Mary (Hunter) Heil, sons Aaron Heil, Zachary Heil both of Columbus, daughter Amy Heil of Texas and Claire Badger of Columbus, grandson Gilbert […]
Alfred Nadeau, 67, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. He was born in Holyoke, MA on Dec. 16, 1952 to the late Georgette (Fournier) and Marcel Nadeau. Alfred was a very generous man who served his country in the US Navy from 1971-1976. He was a Country Western Singer in Massachusetts […]
Ruth Ann Alloway, 87, of West Lafayette passed away at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Ann was born in Muskingum County on Jan. 3, 1933 to the late Willis K. and O. Ruth (Burton) Bagent. She graduated from Adamsville High School in the class of 1950 and worked at Adamsville Schools as a […]