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Caily Shriver, a first grader in Mrs. Larrison’s class at Warsaw Elementary School, enjoys petting Tucker, a seven year old miniature horse, who was “visiting” the classroom as part of career week with his certified trainer, Jacqueline Woodward. The visit to Mrs. Katina Wilson’s class is the highlight of career week that the first graders [...]

BOIL ALERT LIFTED FOR MOST OF COSHOCTON

BOIL ALERT LIFTED FOR MOST OF COSHOCTON

The city wide boil alert that has been in effect since yesterday due to a water break at the former Pretty Products site has been lifted according to the city of Coshocton. However, the boil alert remains in effect for residents of Clow Lane and from Browns Lane to the city limits on South Second [...]

Sacred Heart acts out a play

Sacred Heart acts out a play

Anne Cornell explains how to use the camera to Sacred Heart students Corey Alvarez, Colston Lauvray and Liam Stevens-Woolery at the Pomerene Center for the Arts during the Coshocton County Third Grade visit to work with John Fleming on filming a movie. The students later filmed another third grade acting out the play, ‘Here, There [...]

Majors John and Tricia Cornelius to move to New Jersey

Majors John and Tricia Cornelius to move to New Jersey

COSHOCTON – After making Coshocton their home for the last six years, Captains John and Tricia Cornelius of the Coshocton Salvation Army will have their last Sunday service in Coshocton on June 23 and will be continuing their ministry in Newark, New Jersey. “We’ve loved every minute of being in Coshocton,” said Cornelius. “People here [...]

Sports

Playing for Addy

Playing for Addy

The River View community came out “Addy Strong” Wednesday evening, May 1. The event was held to honor the memory of Addy Snyder, the infant daughter of Pat and Stephanie (Lapp) Snyder, who passed away a few weeks ago. The event was organized by River View senior Lauren Esselburn, who said that Stephanie is “special [...]

Fishing tournament results released

COSHOCTON – The following are the results from the Three Rivers Bass Masters tournament at Salt Fork Lake:  First place – James Hardway, 12.36 lb.; second place – Mike Waggoner, 8.28 lb.; third place – Cory Smith, 7.99 lb.; Big Bass – Hardway, 5.97 lb. Three Rivers Bass Masters is a local bass fishing club. [...]

CHS plans basketball camp

COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Redskins Basketball Camp for boy’s entering grades one through eight will be held Wednesday through Friday, May 29-31. Cost is $25. Forms can be picked up in the principal’s office of each school or you can download the form from the school website, coshoctonredskins.com. Use the athletics link or visit Coach Tom Hilgenberg’s web page.

Beacon Athlete of the Week – John Brillhart

Beacon Athlete of the Week – John Brillhart

Name: John Brillhart Year in school: Senior at River View High School Sport and position: Baseball – pitcher and shortstop Why named athlete of the week: Won two games on the mound against Steubenville and Coshocton, with a great team effort that really helped us win. Went seven for eight against Steubenville and Lakewood What [...]

Opinion

Mark’s Musings – May 15, 2013

Mark’s Musings – May 15, 2013

The month of May is typically one of the busiest months on the calendar here in Coshocton County – and I would imagine – in many locations. With graduation and graduation parties, spring sporting events, celebrations, Dogwood festival, end of school year galas and outdoor yard and garden work gearing up, it is no wonder [...]

Mark’s Musings – May 1, 2013

Mark’s Musings – May 1, 2013

Each year I think it is important to pause and thank the community for allowing The Beacon to continue publishing a weekly community newspaper. This week is special. We are celebrating our fifth anniversary and more importantly, beginning our sixth year of continuously publishing The Coshocton County Beacon. This issue is Volume 6, Number 1. [...]

Mark’s Musings – April 24, 2013

Mark’s Musings – April 24, 2013

As our country mourned the loss of life and the tragedies in Boston and Texas, our own community gathered to recognize the spirit of humanity and the positive influence and impact that several people have made in Coshocton County at the 31st annual Chamber dinner held last Friday at Lake Park Pavilion. It is good [...]

Mark’s Musings – April 17, 2013

Mark’s Musings – April 17, 2013

The only golf tournament that I take the time and opportunity to watch each year is invariably The Masters. While it is always enjoyable to see who wins the tournament yesterday was historic. The Adam Scott putt on 18 was magnificent and then to see Scott go on to best Angel Cabrera in a playoff [...]

Notices

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for May 17

On May 16 the Sheriff’s Office investigated one accident and three complaints. Accidents – ANDREW DUNLAP OF COSHOCTON FAILED TO YEILD AT THE YEILD SIGN ON THE SR 16 EXIT RAMP CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE WILLIAM GRIBBS OF COSHOCTON. Complaints – THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE RECEIVED A CALL OF ANIMAL CRUELTY ON NORTH STREET. UPON INVESTIGATION, [...]

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for May 16

On May 15 the Sheriff’s Office investigated two accidents and four complaints. Accidents – BRODY BRIGHTWELL OF COSHOCTON WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON TR 282 WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE AND STRUCK A TREE. – CAROLINE CLAGETT OF COSHOCTON REPORTED THAT SOMEONE HIT HER VEHICLE WHILE PARKED ON S 7TH STREET AND LEFT THE [...]

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for May 15

On May 14 the Sheriff’s Office investigated one accident and four complaints. Accidents – LYDIA ELS OF WARSAW WAS TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON US 36 WHEN SHE LOST CONTROL OF HER VEHICLE AND STRUCK A DITCH. Complaints – HOME LOAN BANK REPORTED A FEMALE TRYING TO CASH A FORGED CHECK. – TAUSHA KINNEY OF COSHOCTON [...]

Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for May 14

On May 13 the Sheriff’s Office investigated zero accidents and five complaints. Complaints – THE SHERIFFS DEPT RECEIVED A CALL OF A DOMESTIC DISPUTE ON SR 541. – LYNETTE WALKER OF COSHOCTON REPORTED THE THEFT OF ITEMS FROM HER VEHICLE. – HAROLD ARONHALT OF COSHOCTON REPORTED THE THEFT OF MEDICATIONS. – JOANN ROUP OF COSHOCTON [...]

Obituaries

Janice E. Newell

Janice E. Newell

Coshocton – Janice E. (Croft) Newell, 65, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2013 at the OSU Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born August 19, 1947 in Coshocton to John Doyle and Esther (May) Croft. She always enjoyed spending time with her family, and playing with her grandchildren. She loved horses and [...]

Don A. Rushing

Don A. Rushing

COSHOCTON- Don Allen Rushing, 88, a resident of Windsorwood Place and formerly of US 36, died Tuesday May 14, 2013 at Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation of Coshocton. He was born May 20, 1924 in Junction City to the late Fred and Thelma (Heid) Rushing.   He graduated from Junction City High School in 1942. He [...]

Inez Marie Stout

Inez Marie Stout

Inez Marie Stout, 82, of Coshocton passed away at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday May 15, 2013.  Inez was born in San Diego, California on December 13, 1930 to the late Martin Egler and Lottie (Harding) Bickel.  She loved to read and enjoyed playing Euchre with her friends.  Inez is survived by her three [...]

Imogene G. Craigo

Imogene G. Craigo

Imogene Grace Craigo, 84, of Coshocton entered heaven May 10, 2013. Imogene was born in Coshocton on June 5, 1928 to the late Welcome and Winifred (Markley) Richcreek. She graduated from Roscoe High School in 1946, worked at Paul’s Food Market on 3rd St. for 49 years and was a member of the Coshocton Nazarene church. [...]

E-Edition

May 15, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

May 15, 2013 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!

May 8, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

May 8, 2013 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!

May 1, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

May 1, 2013 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!

April 24, 2013 Coshocton County Beacon

April 24, 2013 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!