Nancy Carol Mercer, 81, of Coshocton passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born in Coshocton, to the late Clyde and Betty (Walker) Buckmaster. She married Francis “Mickey” Hogan, who preceded her in death in August 1966. Nancy enjoyed playing bingo, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her […]
Josie Sellers
I started my journalism career in 2002 with a daily newspaper chain. After various stops with them, I am happy to be back home!
I graduated from Coshocton High School in 1998 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 2002 from Walsh University. I also earned several awards while working for daily papers, including being honored by Coshocton County’s veterans for the stories I wrote about them.
I am honored and ready to once again shine a positive light on Coshocton County. I also am the proud mother of a little girl named Sophia!
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Narcan is available at CBHC
Coshocton Behavioral Health Choices wants to get Narcan into the hands of those who could help someone at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose. “Opioid addiction is a huge problem in Ohio, the country and especially here in Coshocton County,” said Marissa S. McCleary, APRN FNP-BC, nurse practitioner at CBHC. Narcan has the ability to […]

William W. Wells Sr.
William Wayne Wells, Sr., 79, died Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born April 19, 1941 in Newcomerstown to Wayne and Harvella (Houston) Wells. Bill was employed at the former Shaw Barton/JII Co. in Coshocton and was a carpenter. He was a member of the Coshocton Nazarene […]

Ribbon cutting held at Rust Decor’s new location
Rust Decor celebrated its new location and new owners with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 12. The business located at 115 S. Sixth St. in Coshocton is owned by Jill and Kevin Sheridan, who moved it from its previous location on Walnut Street. “Jill and Kevin have done an amazing job with this brand-new location,” […]

Ford shares donated masks with the community
Thousands of masks were made available to students and community members thanks to the Ford Motor Company and Jeff Drennen Ford. The local Ford dealership received more than 15,000 face masks from the Ford Motor Company in honor of its personal protective equipment day. Jay Shepler from Jeff Drennen Ford said they decided to get […]

Sixth-graders write letters to midshipmen
Gwenna Neal’s sixth-graders at Keene Elementary School had the opportunity this school year to bond with midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Neal’s son Sawyer, a graduate of River View High School, is a student at the academy. He and his fellow 14th Company Cobras were not able to come home for […]

Pomerene Center to continue its mission without home on Mulberry Street
Since 1984 The Pomerene Center for the Arts has been using the Greek Revival Mansion on Mulberry Street to help spread its mission of promoting community involvement in the arts. However, the COVID-19 pandemic helped the organization see a building was not necessary to accomplish its goals. For the past 37 years, the Pomerene Center […]

Patience required as county moves forward with COVID-19 vaccine program
Logistically the county’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic is running like clockwork, but people need to be patient when it comes time to call for appointments to receive the shot. “The clinic is running as well as any place in the state in a small community like ours,” said Coshocton County Commissioner Dane Shryock. “If we had […]

RVHS wrestlers place at invite
The River View Black Bears placed eighth out of 22 teams at the Jimmy Wood Invitational at New Lexington High School. Individuals placing for the Bears were: 106 – Jeremy Gano, fourth; 120 – Tucker Mounts, fifth; 132 – Austin Philabaum, fourth; 138 – Gavin Kesterson, eighth; 152 – JD Herron, seventh; 160 Travin Berry, […]