Community News
Roscoe UMC to host Musik Fest XIV
COSHOCTON – On Sunday, March 31, at 3 p.m. the Roscoe UMC music department will host Musik Fest XIV. This year, four choirs will sing two anthems and several hymns en masse – “Holy is He” and “The Lord is My Shepherd,” “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” and “Blessed Assurance.” Accompanying the 60 plus voice choir […]
Learn to play guitar with Tanner Davis
COSHOCTON – Tanner Davis wants to share his musical talents with others. Davis has been playing guitar for 12 years and is now teaching the skill to others. “I felt like I had something to give to people,” he said. “I have experience under my belt and knowledge I’ve gained over the years from other […]
Local Realtors purchase GE site
COSHOCTON – Local Realtors, Larry and Rodney Endsley, have purchased the former General Electric site after years of discussion with Sabic. The Coshocton Port Authority is excited that these respected community members have control of the property. They are currently working with the Endsleys regarding industrial opportunities for the 58.0 acre site. Tiffany Swigert, port […]
Sports
River View’s Williamson signs with Kent State Tuscarawas
WARSAW – River View High School senior Kelsie Williamson is excited for the chance to stay close to home and still play softball in college. She signed her letter of intent to play ball at Kent State Tuscarawas on March 12 in the library at River View while surrounded by family and friends. “It feels […]
Redskins’ Brink wins state at OHSAA wrestling tournament
COLUMBUS – The Coshocton Redskins are led by coaches Sean Collins and Troy Spang. The Redskins had two returning state placers: junior Lucian Brink, senior Austin Guthrie and first time state qualifier senior Jackson Unger at this year’s 2019 Division 3 State Tournament. The Newcomerstown Trojans led by head coach Jericoe Jones advanced four state qualifiers […]
Seventh graders win championship
WEST LAFAYETTE – The Ridgewood Middle School seventh grade girls’ basketball team won the South IVC Championship on Feb. 9. They defeated the number one seed Indian Valley to claim the title. The team is coached by Steffinee Powers.
Opinion
Mark’s Musings – March 3, 2019
Local high school wrestlers performed well at the OHSAA state wrestling tournament that was held late last week and weekend in Columbus. Wrestlers from Coshocton, River View and Newcomerstown qualified for the state meet and Redskin junior Lucian Brink won first place in the 113 pound weight category. Congratulations Lucian! A Beacon reader popped in […]
Mark’s Musings – March 6, 2019
The number six seeded River View Lady Bears deserve to be congratulated for winning the sectional championship after knocking off Indian Valley and Steubenville – it took number one seed New Philadelphia to knock out the Lady Bears. Congrats on a great season Lady Bears! There are a lot of things coming up or happening […]
Mark’s Musings – February 27, 2019
Rami Malek took home the Oscar for actor in a leading role and “Bohemian Rhapsody” captured four of the statues on Sunday evening, Feb. 24 at the 91st Academy Awards. For those that have seen the movie, you know that Malek gave a tremendous performance cast in the role of Queen lead vocalist and legendary […]
Notices
West Lafayette Police Department Report for March 17, 2019
On March 16, 2019 the West Lafayette Police Department investigated the following: Damieon A. Hardesty, of Coshocton was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication.
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for March 18, 2019
On March 17, 2019 the Sheriff’s Office investigated 0 accident (s) and 1 complaint (s): Accidents: None Reported Complaints: 8:34 A.M. A resident in the 600 block of South 5th Street reported damage to a garage window. coshoctoncounty.net/sheriff
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for March 17, 2019
On March 16, 2019 the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 accident (s) and 5 complaint (s): Accidents: 3:30 P.M. Nathan Hayes reported a non-injury accident. Complaints: 8:23 A.M. Katie Fout reported vandalism to her vehicle. 8:23 A.M. William Hood reported vandalism to his vehicle. 1:37 P.M. Robert Euton reported an assault. […]
Obituaries
John E. Stover
WEST LAFAYETTE – John E. Stover, 77, of West Lafayette passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Riverside Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newcomerstown. He was born in Coshocton on May 1, 1941 to the late John M. and Helen M. (Royer) Stover. He graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1959 and then went […]
Lawrence E. “Larry” Fortner
Lawrence E. “Larry” Fortner, 73, of Coshocton passed away after a long battle with cancer at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Larry was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 25, 1945 to the late Lawrence N. Fortner and Ethel (Middlemus) Fortner Jones. In 1963, he graduated from Coshocton High School. After […]
Syler James Will
COSHOCTON – Syler James Will was born on July 22, 1998 in Coshocton, OH. He was raised in Coshocton with his brothers and sisters and deeply loved by a community of friends, family, and educators alike. Syler was an outgoing, warm, and rambunctious spirit who loved playing with his parents, siblings, and cousins. He lit […]
E-Edition
March 13, 2019 Coshocton County Beacon
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March 6, 2019 Coshocton County Beacon
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February 27, 2019 Coshocton County Beacon
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Other Recent Posts
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for March 16, 2019
On March 15, 2019 the Sheriff’s Office investigated 2 accident (s) and 1 complaint (s): Accidents: 6:58 A.M. Gene Hensley of Zanesville was traveling eastbound on SR 16 when a deer ran into the side of his vehicle. 6:58 A.M. Alexandra Farner of Killbuck struck the rear of a vehicle operated by Desa […]
Syler James Will
COSHOCTON – Syler James Will, 20, of Coshocton passed away at his home on Thursday March 14, 2019 with his devoted family by his side after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Miller Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
West Lafayette Police Department Report for March 15, 2019
On March 14, 2019 the West Lafayette Police Department investigated the following: A resident in the 200 block of Plainfield Road reported an illegal burning.
