The Coshocton Footlight Players are holding auditions for their upcoming play, “The View from Here.” Director Nathan Mayse will hold auditions at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26 and at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, at the Triple Locks Theater, 411 Hydraulic Ave. There are parts for three women and one man. COVID vaccines […]
The Coshocton Footlight Players are holding auditions for their upcoming play, “The View from Here.” Director Nathan Mayse will hold auditions at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26 and at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, at the Triple Locks Theater, 411 Hydraulic Ave. There are parts for three women and one man. COVID vaccines […]
On Sept. 16 , 2021 at approximately 12:31 p.m. the sheriff’s office received a 911 call in reference to a tractor accident on private property in the 33000 block of Monroe Twp. Rd 326. Upon arrival of deputies, it was discovered that John Shafer (85) was operating his B1750 Kubota Sub Compact Tractor when something […]
The distribution committee of the Coshocton Foundation had its final meeting of fiscal year 2021 and reviewed 24 grant applications totaling $560,222.12. The committee awarded 12 grants totaling $116,055.44, to numerous community organizations. The grants awarded include: Coshocton County Agricultural Society – $40,000 to assist in attaining ADA compliance with Phases 1&2 of the resurfacing […]
The Scott Rose Memorial Fund has been established at Park National Bank. Scott was a 1986 graduate of Ridgewood High School and an avid Ridgewood Football supporter and motivator. Scott lost his courageous battle to melanoma on Aug. 22, 2021. As a way to honor and remember him a bronze football will be made with […]
Three Rivers Bassmasters held its 10th club tournament for 2021 with four members and one guest competing. The tournament was held on Tappan Reservoir, Sept. 11. Tournament results are: First – Bret Lingo , 2.63 lbs.; second – John Eckelberry, .82 lbs.; and big bass – Bret Lingo , 1.38 lbs. Three Rivers Bassmasters is […]
Coshocton CHS volleyball team dispatches Indian Valley The Coshocton Redskins Volleyball team fell to league power Meadowbrook by the scores of: 18-25, 25-22, 18-25, and 29-31. Leaders for Coshocton were: Lindsay Bryant with 13 kills and six digs; Hailey Helter with 12 kills; Ella Bible with 10 kills; and Jalynn West set up the ‘Skins offense with […]
Our community is on what sports fans might call “a hot streak.” Sure, the temperature spiked last week to a more normal range for August, yet this week is starting out on the cooler side. Thankfully. I’m sure we’ll get some residual spinoff from Hurricane Ida as well. The forecast is calling for cooler temperatures […]
We’re fortunate to live here. I’m not sure if you take time to ponder your life circumstances – as in, how did I end up here? Most people probably don’t think about it too much. Most people are probably way too busy just trying to put bread on the table and get the kids to […]
Yes, we’ve all noticed it, been a part of it, and had it happen to us at least a time or two. Especially in the past year and a half. I’m talking about folks just generally not being very friendly. Oh, I know what you’re thinking. This is one of those negative nelly, down the […]
On September 16th, the Sheriff Office investigated 2 Accidents and 8 Complaints. Accidents: Shala Wa;ler of Coshocton was traveling Westbound on State Route 541, when she struck a deer in the 51000 block. News release. Complaints: A Coshocton woman reported an assault at Frogtown Laundromat and Car Wash. Joshua King of West Lfayette was cited […]
On September 15, the Sheriff Office investigated 2 Accidents and 5 Complaints. Accidents: David Bush was traveling Northbound on South Seventh Street, when he was struck by Justin Wells. Mr. Wells was cited for Assured Clear Distance. See news release. Complaints: Walter Countryman of Coshocton reported a missing person. A resident in the 1300 block […]
On September 14th, the Sheriff Office investigated 1 Accident and 4 Complaints. Accident: Juvenile involved. Jonathan Toland of Frazeysburg was traveling Eastbound on US 36, when he stopped for traffic and rear ended Anne Cornell of Fresno. Complaints: Traffic stop. Sloan Taylor reported identity fraud. Traffic stop. Traffic stop.
The Progressive Valley Grange will meet on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. to prepare for the upcoming Coshocton County Fair. Bring your standard quart size jars of canned food, no wide mouth jars. The men will work on the grain and sheave boards. Please remember to bring your pizza orders.
Adults, children, dogs and even a cat were waiting at the start of the “race for everyone” on Aug. 14 at the Warehouse Restaurant in Roscoe Village. The 0.5K was the kick off fundraiser for the United Way of Coshocton County. The race is taking the place of the Taste of Coshocton that is their […]
The deadline for unrestricted grant applications for the final meeting of the Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee for fiscal year 2021 is Friday, Aug. 27. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit applications for consideration by the committee, which will meet in early September. Information […]
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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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Anna Louise Gertrude Hardesty, 84, of Dresden passed away at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Wednesday September 15, 2021. Anna was born in Cleveland on February 7, 1937 to the late William R. and Gertrude (Fleury) Knopf. She graduated from Crestwood High School in Mantua, Ohio in 1955. Anna was a member of the Garden […]
Vicki Jo Schrock, 49, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 21, 1971 in Coshocton to James F. “Sonny” and Patricia A. (Billman) Hughes. She was a 1990 graduate of River View High School, and worked for the last 11 years at Dile’s Faithful Cleaning. She loved […]
Compassion and Kindness – two words that describe his life. Heaven is celebrating as Kenny Phillips was reunited with his beloved wife Penny and son George in HIS Kingdom on Sept. 12, 2021. His compassion and kindness for others touched the lives of so many people throughout his life – the stories are endless. Born […]
George Howard Hartsock, Jr., 58, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 14, 1963 in Coshocton to George H. Hartsock, Sr. and Helen J. (Swartz) Hartsock of Warsaw. He was a 1981 graduate of River View High School, and later the West Virginia Farrier School. He was […]
Vincent Scott, 61, of Coshocton passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born in Cals, Ohio on October 25, 1959 to the late John Henry Scott and Dorothy Mae (Jones) Douglass. He lived in Coshocton, Ohio with Mrs. Ross “Mam” for multiple years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the […]
Owen Parker Davis, 5, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born July 21, 2016 to Jeremy and Kassidy (Dunfee) Davis of Frazeysburg…”Our little Owie Parker, the impression you left on our life is so big. The Lord blessed us with five beautiful years with your radiating light. We […]
Michelle Lynn Unger, 52, died Tuesday. Sept. 14, 2021 in Old Washington. She was born Feb. 8, 1969 in Coshocton to the late James and Hilda (Poland) Unger. Michelle loved her time working at County Fairs across Ohio. Michelle is survived by a son, Eric Unger of Coshocton; a daughter, Kailee Harris of Coshocton; a […]