Father Tom Gardner said, “I have only been at Sacred Heart for a little over a year, but in that time, I have seen the passion and dedication of so many people at Sacred Heart. A parish is much more than just a building, but truly a family of families. I think we have survived […]
Father Tom Gardner said, “I have only been at Sacred Heart for a little over a year, but in that time, I have seen the passion and dedication of so many people at Sacred Heart. A parish is much more than just a building, but truly a family of families. I think we have survived […]
The Coshocton Planetarium, located on the fourth floor of Coshocton High School, will present the annual Halloween show, “Halloween: Celestial Origins,” on Monday through Thursday, Oct. 24-27 at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Have you ever wondered why we dress up, go trick-or-treating or carve jack-o-lanterns? This video tells you where Halloween comes from and […]
When the Coshocton County Fair opens on Friday, Sept. 30, there will be several new improvements waiting for everyone to see and hear. Ron Seitz, junior fair director and vice president of the fairboard, said that the fairboard has been working hard to make improvements so the fair is even more enjoyable for everyone. The […]
Anyone who loves pro wrestling won’t want to miss the chance to get an up close look at some of Buckeye Wrestling Alliance’s toughest wrestlers. BWA’s Blurred Lines event is coming to River View Junior High on Saturday, Sept. 24. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bell time is 7:30 p.m. Megan Philabaum, mother of […]
The local Elks Soccer Shoot will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 at the soccer fields at Lake Park. Elks members will be set up at the south end where the Halo Sky Boutique was located. The time is from 9-11 a.m. Registration will be at the time of the event. The age groups for both […]
Three Rivers Bassmasters held its ninth club tournament for 2022 with six members and one guest competing. The tournament was held at O’Shaughnessy Reservoir on Aug. 27. Tournament results were: First – Greg Montgomery, 3.89 lbs.; second – Jim Eckelberry, 2.53 lbs.; third – David DeLong, 2.34 lbs.; and and big bass – Tom Knepper, 1.99 […]
Sure, that’s quite a lengthy headline for a subject that’s familiar to everyone in Coshocton County. It’s exciting to see the calendar flip to September and even more so as we hit the autumn season. We’re so fortunate that our county fair is the next to last fair in the state with only Fairfield next […]
I know that many of you will agree that a favorite time of year in Coshocton County is the fall season. With one week to go on the calendar before it is “officially” fall, it’s time to recap why I consider fall my favorite time to be in Coshocton County. There is only one not […]
I dare ya to say that three times real fast – in fact, I double dog dare ya! Yes, I know. That is a breach of etiquette and of course, I know how to spell “you.” I just chose the shorter option. I am referring to the most recent statistics posted on inflation – they […]
The Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 Accidents and 6 Complaints. Accidents: Chris Winegar of Coshocton reported a non injury accident in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Complaints: A female reported an assault. A White Eyes Township Trustee reported damage to a property on Township Road 172. Marcia Hardesty of Coshocton reported vandalism in the 400 block of […]
The Sheriff’s Office investigated 0 Accidents and 10 Complaints. Accidents: Complaints: Deputies responded to an overdose in the 500 block of North Oak Street in West Lafayette John Barker of Coshocton reported a stolen vehicle in the 1500 block of Adams Street Muskingum County Job and Family Services reported a sexual abuse case that took […]
The Sheriff Office investigated 5 Accident and 4 Complaints. Accident: Alia Everhart of Coshocton reported a hit skip in the 300 block of South Third Street. Elisha Shaw of Washington Court House was traveling eastbound on US Route 36 and rear ended a vehicle being operated by Fredrick Wachtel of Coshocton Ceicie Rhoades of Blissfield […]
Mark your calendars for Coshocton’s second annual book fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Frontier Power’s Community Room, 770 S. Second St. Authors will have tables to display and sell books they’ve written and will autograph them for buyers. People also will have the chance to talk […]
The United Way of Coshocton County announced Scott Edson as its new executive director effective Monday, Sept. 5. He will succeed Lyn Mizer who has served in this position for the past 11 years. Following a statewide search, Edson was selected. Edson has more than 20 years of community outreach, recreation, and administrative experience. With […]
Leadership Coshocton County held its welcome reception on Aug. 23, at Clary Gardens and treated to desserts by Schumaker Farms. Members of the Leadership Coshocton County Class of 2023 were joined by family, supporters, leadership alumni, and members of the leadership advisory board for the official welcome and kick-off to the program year. The 32nd […]
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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Emily (Fowler) Hunter, 88, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 at Sycamore Run Nursing Home in Millersburg. She was born Nov. 8, 1933 in Marlinton, WV to the late Henry and Sidney Lea (Galford) Fowler. She married Donald Dean Hunter on June 16, 1951, who preceded her in death on July 4, 2010. She attended Gospel […]
Agnes E. Bechtol, age 92, of Coshocton, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born on September 11, 1930, in West Union, West Virginia to the late Lloyd and Mary (Spurr) Demastus. She graduated from Victory High School and attended the Cleveland Bible College, where she met the love of her life, […]
Susan “Su Suz” Diane Ours took her final bows on Life’s Stage on September 2, 2022 with her sister by her side. Cancer was her toughest and most unforgiving critic. It was a surprisingly quiet denouement for a woman better known for her bravura performances, belting torch songs, room-filling laughter, and a wit that matched […]
Shirley Ann (Aronhalt) Wilson, 86, of Coshocton, died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Altercare of Coshocton. She was born the youngest of nine children on February 9, 1936 in Coshocton to the late Harold B. and Winifred D. (Stiner) Aronhalt. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, William J. “Bill” Wilson, whom she […]
Robert L. Fry, 93, of Coshocton, died Monday, September 26, 2022 at Altercare of Coshocton. He was born June 15, 1929 in Walhonding to the late Lester R. and Opal P. (Fox) Fry. Robert was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1947 to 1954. He was a retired Steel Worker and a 48 year member […]
Mitzie Lynn Reichelderfer, age 75, of West Lafayette passed away, Sunday September 25, 2022 at her home. She was born on June 25, 1947 in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Thomas Marlow and Jessie Maxine (Caton) Reiss. She was a graduate of Coshocton High School and went on to work 31 years at Pretty Products. […]
Elizabeth Ann (Sheppard) Gehrke
Elizabeth Ann (Sheppard) Gehrke, 92, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born January 7, 1930 in Coshocton to the late Earl and Helen (Burrell) Sheppard. Her family settled in Coshocton in the early 1800’s. After graduating from Coshocton High School in 1947, Liz worked at the Farmers Exchange. She married […]