Joan Elaine Hall, age 88, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home. She was born in Hemlock, in Perry County, Ohio on September 16, 1936, to the late Paul M. Williams and Mae (Fouts) Williams. Joan graduated from The Plains High School in Athens County in […]
Beth Scott
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.
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Community Choir presents concert
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton High School auditorium was nearly filled to capacity on Sunday, Dec. 7 as the Coshocton Community Choir gave its annual Christmas concert. Entitled, “Tidings of Peace”, the concert featured familiar musical selections such as “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”, “Away in a Manger”, and “O Holy Night” as well as lesser-known […]
Remembrance Tree to honor loved ones
COSHOCTON – Every year for the past 12 years, a Christmas tree decorated with lights and cut-out stars has graced the gazebo at the court square in Coshocton. This tree has special meaning for many people in Coshocton County as residents lovingly place the names of loved ones who have gone before on the branches […]
Kno-Ho-Co offers Emergency HEAP financial assistance
COSHOCTON – The Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission’s Emergency HEAP continues to help those in need of home heating assistance. Emergency HEAP is a federally-funded program administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency, Office of Community Assistance that provides financial assistance to low-income households that are threatened with disconnection from their heating source, or have already […]
Lake Park has holiday bazaar
COSHOCTON – Lake Park Pavilion was the place to be on Black Friday, Nov. 28 as people browsed through aisles of more than 35 vendors during the Lake Park Holiday Bazaar. Each vendor offered something unique and the bazaar encouraged people to kick off their Christmas shopping by buying locally handmade items. “Our bazaar is […]
50 Plus Expo at Coshocton Village Inn and Suites
COSHOCTON – The 50 Plus Expo was held Thursday, Nov. 20 at Coshocton Village Inn and Suites with local vendors who cater to the health concerns, entertainment, and assisted living of senior citizens. The Expo was from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lions Club presents 57th annual minstrel show
WARSAW – What’s in a name? The Warsaw Lions Club will be hosting its 57th annual Minstrel Show with the theme, “The Name Game” Friday through Sunday, Nov. 21 – 23 at River View High School. Friday’s and Saturday’s show will start at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s show will be at 2:30 p.m. The theme […]
MAD volunteers deliver meals to home-bound veterans
COSHOCTON – Veterans throughout the county were celebrated in a variety of ways today. While many restaurants and organizations are offering discount or free meals to veterans, Make A Difference (MAD) organization delivered free meals to home-bound veterans and their spouses at noon. Approximately 27 home cooked meals were delivered to home-bound veterans in Coshocton […]
Coshocton Elementary honors veterans
Students and staff at Coshocton Elementary gathered in the gymnasium on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11 to honor veterans with special music from the Coshocton fourth grade class. They performed patriotic songs such as “God Bless the USA”, “The Armed Forces Medley”, and others. “Ultimately, the purpose was to honor those who served and died […]