COLUMBUS – Hunters checked 22,620 white-tailed deer on Monday, Dec. 2, the opening day of Ohio’s deer-gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The deer-gun season remains open through Sunday, Dec. 8. Hunting is the best and most effective management tool for maintaining Ohio’s healthy deer population. […]
What would happen if an infectious disease broke out in Coshocton County? Would county emergency responders be prepared? That’s what public health officials and other community members discussed today, Wednesday, Dec. 4 in the Frontier Power Community Room after watching the 2011 movie, ‘Contagion’. The event was facilitated by Christy Mosier, Public Health Emergency Preparedness […]
COSHOCTON – Guests visiting Roscoe Village for the Christmas Candlelightings on Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, and 21 will have the opportunity to experience a truly old-fashioned Christmas. A variety of family fun activities will be offered through-out the day – horse-drawn carriage rides, roasted chestnuts, strolling carolers, complimentary hot-mulled cider, cookies, a Christmas tour, luminaries, and […]
COSHOCTON – Florists, Greenhouses and Gardens is the topic for the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum’s Our Town Stories discussion on Dec. 12. This is a time to share clippings, stories, photos and memories of life in Coshocton County in the past, whether it’s 25 years ago or 60. How many greenhouses were there? Where were they located […]
COSHOCTON – The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is pleased to announce the award winners of the Southeast Ohio Watermedia Society’s exhibit, Living Waters. SEOWS has been active for 36 years and currently consists of 39 members from eight counties in Ohio. Of the works submitted for jurying, 48 pieces by 19 artists were chosen. Included in the […]
COLUMBUS – Hunters checked 22,620 white-tailed deer on Monday, Dec. 2, the opening day of Ohio’s deer-gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The deer-gun season remains open through Sunday, Dec. 8. Hunting is the best and most effective management tool for maintaining Ohio’s healthy deer population. […]
What would happen if an infectious disease broke out in Coshocton County? Would county emergency responders be prepared? That’s what public health officials and other community members discussed today, Wednesday, Dec. 4 in the Frontier Power Community Room after watching the 2011 movie, ‘Contagion’. The event was facilitated by Christy Mosier, Public Health Emergency Preparedness […]
COSHOCTON – Guests visiting Roscoe Village for the Christmas Candlelightings on Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14, and 21 will have the opportunity to experience a truly old-fashioned Christmas. A variety of family fun activities will be offered through-out the day – horse-drawn carriage rides, roasted chestnuts, strolling carolers, complimentary hot-mulled cider, cookies, a Christmas tour, luminaries, and […]
COSHOCTON – Florists, Greenhouses and Gardens is the topic for the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum’s Our Town Stories discussion on Dec. 12. This is a time to share clippings, stories, photos and memories of life in Coshocton County in the past, whether it’s 25 years ago or 60. How many greenhouses were there? Where were they located […]
COSHOCTON – The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is pleased to announce the award winners of the Southeast Ohio Watermedia Society’s exhibit, Living Waters. SEOWS has been active for 36 years and currently consists of 39 members from eight counties in Ohio. Of the works submitted for jurying, 48 pieces by 19 artists were chosen. Included in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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
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
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
On November 30 the Sheriff’s Office investigated one accident and one complaint. Accidents – CHARLES MATHAY OF COSHOCTON WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON OTSEGO AVENUE WHEN HE FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL GOING OFF THE ROADWAY STRIKING A MAILBOX. Complaints – CHRISTINA YOUNG OF DRESDEN REPORTED SOMEONE STRUCK HER VEHICLE WHILE PARKED AT WALGREENS. Source: www.coshoctoncounty.net/sheriff
On November 26 the Sheriff’s Office investigated three accidents and six complaints. Accidents – Matthew Mouerer, of Coshocton, was traveling west bound on Tr 146A when he slid on ice and off the the right side of the road, down and embankment and struck a tree. – Donna Ryan was turning onto TR 345 from […]
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 […]
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 […]
Judy A. (Whitehawk) Matchett, 70, of West Lafayette passed away at her home on Friday November 29, 2013. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Miller Funeral Home, Coshocton is serving the family.
Fred A. Hartley, 71 of Coshocton passed away at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital on Thursday November 28, 2013. The Miller Funeral Home, Coshocton is serving the family.
William Noah “Bill” Laird, 90, of Nashport and formerly of Coshocton and Zanesville, passed away, Monday, November 25, 2013 at the Autumn Extended Care Facility in Coshocton. Born June 19, 1923 in Coshocton, he was the son of the late Alexander and Sarah Ilda (Hoffman) Laird. A 1941 graduate of Coshocton High School, Bill had […]
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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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