Community News
With hot, stormy days in the forecast, Ohio Department of Aging encourages Ohioans to check on older loved ones and neighbors
COLUMBUS – Forecasters are predicting high temperatures and the possibility of dangerous storms over much of Ohio for the first half of this week. The Ohio Department of Aging reminds residents that older adults often have a harder time adjusting to weather extremes than others and encourages all Ohioans to check on older loved ones […]
Accident with injuries reported
CONESVILLE – On Aug. 18 at 8:40 p.m., dispatch received several 911 calls of a single vehicle accident on Marquand Avenue in Conesville. While enroute to the accident, firefighters on scene advised that there was a male trapped in the vehicle and there were live power lines on the ground. As a result of the […]
James Plumbing celebrates 40 years
COSHOCTON – When no one else wanted to come to Coshocton for a job, Jim Marcentile stepped up and took the assignment. He ended up liking it so much here that he relocated his family from Avon Lake and started his own business. Marcentile opened James Plumbing Ltd. on Aug. 17, 1979 and recently celebrated […]
Sports
River View places third in tournaments
WARSAW – River View girls’ golf team placed third overall with a team score of 370 in the Vista View Golf Course 18 Hole Tournament. Individual results were: Marie Stufflebean – 87 (eighth individual); Emma Anderson – 89; Madalyn Cutshall – 90; Paige Nicely – 104; and Lindsey Ashcraft – 134. The Lady Bears also […]
Lady Generals compete in local tournaments
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Ridgewood girls’ golf team competed in the Lady Dawg Invitational on Aug. 12, at Vista Golf Course in Nashport. Ridgewood’s scores were: Team – 422; Lexi Zimmer – 85 (fifth place); Sydney Matis – 101; and Ally Dotson – 112. The Lady Generals placed eighth out of 11 teams. On Aug. […]
Davis wins golf tournament
ZANESVILLE – Clay Davis, a 2019 CHS graduate, recently won the Zanesville Golf Association Junior Amateur, a two-day tournament. Davis shot a 1-under-par 70 at Vista, and then he shot a 73 at Eaglesticks for a total of 143 to secure the championship. He will receive a $1,500 scholarship as well as a personalized golf […]
Opinion
Mark’s Musings – August 21, 2019
School is in session as the saying goes. But it really is! Following a summer of rain, heat, humidity, more rain, some beautiful days, and more rain, the youngsters are back in the classroom. Let’s be careful out there and take an extra minute to pay attention. Is it just me or do we typically […]
Mark’s Musings – August 14, 2019
Once again Coshocton County has proven that it is not the size of the community but the size of the commitment of that community. The annual United Way “Taste of Coshocton” event held last Thursday is another example of how our community pulls together – or was that pulled pork – ha, ha – heard […]
Mark’s Musings – August 7, 2019
It is difficult to write about the joys and wonderful events that we can experience here in Coshocton County with tragedies happening across the nation, specifically this past weekend in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. The simple answer is to say that hate is a human behavior that has yet to be solved. But […]
Notices
Legal Notice
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AFFIDAVIT OF FORFEITURE OF OIL AND GAS LEASES OHIO REV. CODE 5301.332 TO: Independent Oil Investors, whose last known address was: PO Box 468 Lakeside, Michigan 49116 and W.E. Shrider & Co., whose last known address was: 67 N. 2nd St. Newark, Ohio 43055 1. The undersigned, James P. Mitchell […]
Legal Notice
Bedford Township Board of Trustees is accepting sealed bids for road repair. For more information please contact Tony Jaqua at (740) 607-5511. Bids can be mailed to Jaime Hunt 23492 CR 17 Coshocton, Ohio 43812. All bids must be received by September 6, 2019. CCB: Aug 21, 2019
West Lafayette Police Department Report for August 20, 2019
Officer received a traffic complaint in the 500 of East 5th Street. Officer received a traffic complaint on County Road 124 at Township Road 165. Officer received a traffic complaint on County Road 124 at State Route 541. A resident in the 200 block of East 7th Street reported identity theft. Flora Robinson, of Fresno, […]
Obituaries
Sarah Beth Bardall
FRESNO – Sarah Beth Bardall, July 13, 1992 – August 19, 2019, of Fresno is the daughter of Tricia (Mast) and Scott Bardall. Sarah passed away at her home after a long battle with an eating disorder and mental illness. She leaves behind her parents, her sister Laura (Brad) Piehl, and her brother Tyler. In […]
Brent Stuart Hart
Brent Stuart Hart, 54 of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away August 4, 2019. He was born November 25, 1964 in Coshocton, Ohio. He graduated from CHS in 1983 and The Ohio State University. Brent was a member of Coshocton High School’s 1982 State Championship golf team. Brent was a certified public accountant and insurance agent. He […]
Philip T. Rittall
Philip T. Rittall, 62, of Frazeysburg, Ohio died Sunday afternoon, August 18, 2019 at his home. Born March 31, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio he was the son of the late Richard and Nancy (Heffernan) Rittall. Philip was a 1975 graduate of Walnut Ridge High School and he served in the United States Army Reserves. He […]
E-Edition
August 14, 2019 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!
Other Recent Posts
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for August 20, 2019
On August 19, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 3 (s) and 1 complaint(s). Accidents: 9:46 A.M. Gerard Brems was stopped at the stop light at the intersection of State Route 16 and US 36 when Larry Groves failed to stop and struck Mr. Brems. 1:49 P.M. Andy McElroy backed out of a parking spot on […]
Community Calendar Aug. 21, 2019
Local Events Bluegrass Music: Three Rivers Bluegrass Music and Relay for Life Team Alana presents bluegrass music at Coshocton Village Inn and Suites, 115 N. Water St., on SR 541 beside McDonald’s, once a month. Admission is $7 per person; those 12 and under, no charge. Featured band is from 7 – 9:15 p.m. […]
West Lafayette Police Department Report for August 19, 2019
On August 18, the police department investigated the following calls. Officer received a 911 hang-up call in the 200 block of West Wood Avenue. Officer received a traffic complaint in the 21000 block of State Route 751. Officer received a report of an intoxicated male in the 100 block of Wall Street.
