I have been employed at the Coshocton County Beacon since September 2009 as a news reporter and assistant graphic artist. I am a 2004 graduate of Newcomerstown High School and a 2008 graduate of Capital University with a bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing. I am married to John Scott and live in Newcomerstown. We have two beautiful daughters, Amelia Grace Scott and Leanna Rose Scott.
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Crow Geotrail officially launched on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 with 13 caches hidden throughout the county just waiting to be discovered. Now nearly four months later, the geotrail has seen close to 300 people from out of county and even out of state come to Coshocton in search of hidden caches. […]
COSHOCTON – After a cancelation last week due to bad weather, the first of the 46th annual Lenten Lunches began on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by the three Ministerial Associations in Coshocton County, the Lenten Lunches provide an opportunity for people of all Christian denominations to come together for a single […]
COSHOCTON – Nothing tastes better on a cold snowy day than a cup of hot chili. A few people braved the cold and snow to attend the second annual Ice Carving Festival sponsored by Our Town Coshocton and most were congregated around the tents, sampling the varieties of chili. One vendor, Martin Baumgardener, combined two […]
COSHOCTON – The commissioners met Wednesday, Feb. 18 and discussed their recent purchase of the piece of property on the corner of Walnut and Seventh Streets. The commissioners plan to build a new Justice Center at the site, which was purchased for $200,000. Several years ago, the commissioners received a concept design for a new […]
Approximately 70 bakers gathered at the Coshocton County Career Center on Saturday, Feb. 14 with their finest chocolate creations ready to serve. Despite the snowy weather and the cold, the 23rd annual Chocolate Extravaganza was a success as residents lined up with trays anticipating celebrating Valentine’s Day with the delicious taste of chocolate. The Chocolate […]
COSHOCTON – Ron and Pat Beck of Coshocton have spent the last 56 years raising a beautiful family, traveling together, working hard to earn a living, and being completely dedicated and totally in love with one another. Their story began in high school when Pat, then 14 years old, met Ron, then 17 years old, […]
COSHOCTON – On Tuesday nights, the Blue Ridge Grange on State Route 751 comes to life as members of the Boots n’ Buckles Dance Organization dance the night away to some of their favorite songs. Approximately 15 dancers kick up their heels each week while all the stress and tension of the day seems to […]
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum was alive Saturday night with the sounds of music and laughter during the museum’s fundraiser, Beer, Bourbon, and Bites. Fifty-five people attended the event and enjoyed a variety of good food, drinks, greeting old friends and meeting new ones. Six tables were set up around the special exhibits display room in the […]
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Kristopher S. Hains, age 38, of Coshocton, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born on April 18, 1986, in Coshocton, Ohio to Sandra (Crossley) Ungurean. Kristopher graduated from Coshocton High School in 2005. Kristopher was a very hard worker. He loved working with children and adults with special needs, working with them […]
Gregory M. Cox Sr., age 73, of Conesville, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, with his wife and beloved dog by his side. He was born on April 5, 1951, in Coshocton, to the late James F. and M. Wanetta (Whiteus) Cox Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of River View High School and […]
Jean Catherine “Kitty” Severance
Jean Catherine “Kitty” Severance, age 80 of Coshocton, passed away on April 24, 2024 at the Morrison Hospice House. She was born on May 27, 1943 in Huntington, WV to the late Charles and Frances (Gress) Brown. She attended Wahama High School in Mason, WV. She married her first husband, Larry Turley, and they had […]
James K. “Jim” Wright, 63, of Coshocton passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his home. Jim was born on October 30, 1960 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late James A. and Barbara (McCoy) Wright. He retired from Ohio Fabricators and was a member of the Coshocton Eagles. In his younger years he enjoyed […]
Marjorie J. “Marge” Groff, 87, of Coshocton passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, Riverside Manor in Newcomerstown. Marjorie was born in Newcomerstown on May 12, 1936, to the late Lawrence Samuel and Beatrice Susan (Schweitzer) Groff. Marge graduated from Newcomerstown High School in the class of 1953 and retired from Stone Container in Coshocton […]
Donald Rex Padgett, age 82, of Coshocton, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born September 6, 1941, in Linton, Indiana to the late John and Helen (Utterback) Padgett. Don graduated from Franklin College in Indiana. While living in Indiana, he worked in Insurance, owned two bakeries and worked as a mine construction […]
Jean C. Raber, 84, of Coshocton passed away at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born in Coshocton on August 16, 1939 to the late Vincent Francis and Laura (Hiser) Lauvray. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School, Jean worked at the County Home before marrying her husband, Noah […]