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Veteran’s Home Dedication

The Habitat for Humanity will be having a veteran home dedication on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at 717 S. Gay St in West Lafayette. Meet veteran Grant Ford, his wife, Kathy, and their children.

Local Bounty Supporters: This week has been a difficult one for our Local Bounty family. One of our vendors, Martin Zelones, passed away on Thanksgiving Day. We have been lifting his wife, Terese, their families, friends and everyone else who held Martin close to heart up in prayer. His contributions to the Local Bounty community […]

The Christmas Rose concert this Sunday

COSHOCTON — The Christmas Rose is the theme of the Coshocton Community Choir’s Festival Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. More than 200 musicians from throughout central Ohio will weave together the Christmas Story at Coshocton High School’s McKinley Auditorium. Musical selections during the 90-minute concert span the centuries as […]

Journey to Christ’s birth at the Live Nativity

COSHOCTON – With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s hard to focus on the true meaning of the season. This Christmas, take a step back in time to the busy marketplace of Bethlehem, the tax collectors on the streets, the inn where Mary and Joseph were turned away, angels proclaiming the […]

Students’ pets visit school

Sacred Heart second grade students brought in their pets for show and tell. A five-week-old Nigerian goat, Scooter, is picture being fed a bottle by its owner, Jaden Everhart. Also pictured from left are: Alexia Jennings, Mattalyn Kiser, first grade student Myleigh Ladrach and Paytyn Tubbs.

Sports

River View continuing to build

WARSAW – It’s simply Madness at River View High School. An event designed to generate excitement about the upcoming basketball season called “Black Bear Madness” features a night of fun and games and head boys coach Jason Trout believes that it helps to perpetuate games that are fun. Also helping the third year coach to […]

Lady Bears have high expectations

The importance of playing defense is just another way of life for those involved with the River View High School girls basketball team and as the team enters the 2013-14 season, its head coach definitely sees that aspect having a bearing on success. A pretty good example sits at the corner of U.S. 36 and […]

Lady Generals expect to contend

WEST LAFAYETTE – Doug Patterson is hoping the equation that success will lead to more success. As head coach of the Ridgewood High School girls’ basketball team, Patterson has a foundation to build upon. Not only are several members of his team from the state final four volleyball squad, but are also a part of […]

Generals under new direction

WEST LAFAYETTE – When Jamie McCrea looks into the clear blue sky, the view is limitless. Consequently, that’s where he sees the potential of the Ridgewood High School boys basketball team. “We’re starting with a blank slate and have laid the foundation,” said McCrea, who replaces Alan Keesee, who resigned at the end of last […]

Indians have goals in mind

COSHOCTON – The 2013-14 version of the Hopewell Indians basketball team embodies the Special Olympics’ Athlete Oath, which states: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” With nearly 40 players out for the team, Hopewell will send two separate teams onto the court, one of which will […]

Opinion

Mark’s Musings – December 4, 2013

Football, food, football, food and even more football and food. What else is there to talk about after a weekend of thrilling finishes? Obviously, the Buckeyes one point win against that team from up north has propelled them into a possible championship game versus Florida State. Or does it? Auburn might have something to say […]

Mark’s Musings – November 27, 2013

Be Thankful. That is what we hear this time of year. It’s the message we received from our parents – or, as parents, the message we dole out to our kids and grand-kids. Yes, we do indeed have much to be thankful for in this great land and this great community. We can even be […]

Mark’s Musings – November 20, 2013

It was a positive thing to see a nice number of folks turn out for the RockTenn community open house this past Saturday. A pleasant day with a lot of pleasant people. To survive as a business for 150 years is certainly an accomplishment and RockTenn is a great supporter of this community. To all […]

Mark’s Musings – November 6, 2013

Browns – good. Buckeyes – good. Ridgewood Lady Generals volleyball to state. Priceless – as the oft used phrase goes. What an incredible ride these young women are on – let’s keep it going! Good luck Lady Generals! And we would be remiss if we did not have a shout-out for the Coshocton Redskins boys […]

Mark’s Musings – October 30, 2013

Let’s wish the Ridgewood Lady Generals varsity volleyball team good luck and best wishes in their regional tournament match this Wednesday! Way to go Lady General’s players, head coach Kayla Crozier and all the parents, coaches and all those that help them along the way. What a terrific season thus far for these girls – […]

Notices

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for December 6

On December 5 the Sheriff’s Office investigated zero accidents and three complaints. Complaints – CIRCLE K REPORTED A POSSIBLE DRUNK DRIVER IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE BUSINESS. ASHLEY DAUGHERTY OF COSHOCTON WAS ISSUED A CITATION FOR PHYSICAL CONTROL, OPEN CONTAINER AND PLACED UNDER AN ALS SUSPENSION. – DAVID RIDDLE OF COSHOCTON REPORTED THE THEFT […]

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for December 5

On December 4 the Sheriff’s Office investigated zero accidents and one complaint. Complaints – RADIO SHACK REPORTED THE THEFT OF SEVERAL HEADPHONES. Source: www.coshoctoncounty.net/sheriff

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for December 4

On December 3 the Sheriff’s Office investigated zero accidents and one complaint. Complaints – REBECCA CORDER OF COSHOCTON REPORTED BEING HARASSED. Source: www.coshoctoncounty.net/sheriff

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for December 3

On December 2 the Sheriff’s Office investigated one accident and zero complaints. Accidents – CODY CLOUGH OF COSHOCTON WAS DRIVING ON A PRIVATE DRIVE ON COUNTY ROAD 38 WHEN HE WENT OFF THE ROADWAY THROUGH A YARD AND INTO A CREEK. A PASSENGER CHRIS MORGAN WAS TRANSPORTED TO GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL. Source: www.coshoctoncounty.net/sheriff

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for December 2

On December 1 the Sheriff’s Office investigated zero accidents and one complaint. Complaints – JAMIE MANNING OF COLUMBUS WAS ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Source: www.coshoctoncounty.net/sheriff

Obituaries

Mae Louise (Phillips) Keefer

COSHOCTON- Mae Louise (Phillips) Keefer, 88, of Main St., passed away Tuesday Dec. 3, 2013 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville surrounded by her family. She was born July 7, 1925 in Tiverton to the late Joseph Edward and Iva Mae (Cly) Phillips. She married Thomas J. Keefer of May 4, 1946, who preceded […]

Jennifer E. Brown

WARSAW- Jennifer Elizabeth “Jenny” (Woodson) Brown, 41, of SR 541, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 at the Coshocton Co. Memorial Hospital. She was born May 24, 1972 in Jacksonville, FL to James and Dorothy Evelyn (Stirrup) Woodson. She was an Office Manager at Calvary Baptist Church, where she also was a faithful Awana leader, and […]

Lisa A. Walters

WALHONDING- Lisa Ann Walters, 50, of TR 423, went to be with our Lord, peacefully in her sleep at home, on Dec. 1, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 11, 1963 in Mansfield to the late Floyd H. and Shirley D. (Bemiller) Walters. She is survived by her […]

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