Community News
Doylestown man killed in crash
COSHOCTON – On Aug. 15 at approximately 3:56 p.m. the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a motor vehicle accident near the address of 45772 County Road 405. Upon arrival of emergency personnel it was found that a Toyota truck had gone off the left side of the road, over […]
Coshocton Elementary School hands out popsicles to students
COSHOCTON – On Thursday, Aug. 15, the staff at Coshocton Elementary School handed out popsicles to their students at various locations throughout the city including the courtsquare, City Hall, Papa John’s, Glenview Way, The Meadows, Himebaugh Lot, and Bancroft Park. Pictured is Sophia Dean, who will be going to kindergarten this year, as she meets […]
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 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 […]
Mark’s Musings – July 31, 2019
It was a weekend with a flurry of activity here in Coshocton County! You might think that as we start moving toward August and the lazy, hazy days of late summer – those days before school starts again – the level of activity and events would slow down. It is especially important for those that […]
Notices
Sheriff’s Office Morning Report for August 16, 2019
On August 15, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 1 (s) and 0 complaint(s). Accidents: 6:33 A.M. Susan Johnson of Warsaw was traveling eastbound on County Road 41 when she struck a deer. Complaints: None Reported Source: www.coshoctoncounty.net/sheriff
West Lafayette Police Department Report for August 15, 2019
On August 14, the police department investigated the following calls. A resident in the 200 block of North Oak Street reported an unwanted person.
West Lafayette Police Department Report for August 14, 2019
On August 13, the police department investigated the following calls. Officer responded to a 911 hang-up in the 300 block of Johnson Street.
Obituaries
Glenda A. Albert
COSHOCTON – Glenda Ann Albert, 78, of Coshocton died Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Specialty Select Hospital in Newark. She was born January 25, 1941 in Coshocton to the late Glenn and Clyda (Maston) Hough. Glenda was a member of the Coshocton Church of Christ. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and had many […]
Rick E. Acord
COSHOCTON – Rick E. Acord “Big Bee”, 62, of Coshocton passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born in Newark, Ohio on May 13, 1957 to the late Kenneth E. and Eileen V. (Layton) Acord. He has worked as a truck driver for William Albert Excavating and Ross Brothers […]
Thomas R. Schaffer
Thomas R. Schaffer, age 79, of Warsaw, Ohio, passed away August 9, 2019. He was born on April 1st 1940 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Hobert and Mary Ethel. Preceded in death by wife, Leona K. (nee: Fern); brother, Bud Schaffer; and son-in-law, Richard Smith. Survived by daughters, Judy Barker, Linda Smith, Terry (John) […]
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!
August 7, 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!
July 31, 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
Mary Harris prizes and historic talk to be given by Dr. Scott Butler
COSHOCTON – The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is pleased to announce The Mary Harris Prizes for non-fiction writing. Essays must be 1,000 to 3,000 words and relate to the Coshocton Frontier. The competition is open to persons of any age who reside or work in Coshocton County, including students whose permanent home is in Coshocton County. The […]
Community Choir to have auditions
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Community Choir will have auditions for its 49th season on Thursday, Aug. 29 at The Presbyterian Church, 142 North Fourth Street, Coshocton. Vacancies in the choir’s membership are open by audition to interested singers, high school age and older. A prepared song is not required. The choir is conducted by its founder, Charles R. Snyder, and has become known for its renditions […]
West Lafayette Police Department Report for August 13, 2019
On August 12, the police department investigated the following calls. Officer received a trespassing complaint at Lafayette Commons.
