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 […]
Government
Bordenkircher delivers state of West Lafayette
While 2022 was met with many challenges brought by supply chain issues and inflation driven higher cost, it also brought much success to the village as is detailed below. Fiscal Officer Amy Bourne put forth great efforts in accomplishing her tasks and her efforts are greatly appreciated. During 2022, she implemented direct deposit for all […]
Maple announces run for mayor of West Lafayette
Tyler Maple has announced his candidacy for the office of mayor of the Village of West Lafayette. “I am excited to announce that I am running for mayor here in the Village of West Lafayette,” he said. “Many people locally have encouraged me to run as they feel the village needs new leadership. I agree. […]
Commissioners are working on several projects
The Coshocton County Commissioners have been working on several projects to benefit the county. Updates include new buildings, renovating other buildings and adding broadband to as much of the county as possible. Mary Beck, county administrator and project manager, said that in the 33 years she has worked for the county, this is the most […]
Mills praises fire department at council meeting
“Mow your grass. Mow your grass. Mow your grass. You had to mow it last year and this year you still have to mow your grass,” said Mayor Mark Mills during the May 23 committee meetings. Mills expressed that he and the city are aware of the cemetery at South Lawn having water lines that […]
Cleanup day volunteers thanked at council meeting
At the April 11 city committee meeting and council meeting, Mayor Mark Mills expressed gratitude and thanks to the 75 volunteers who showed up for the cleanup day that occurred on April 9. He went on to encourage drivers to not throw trash out of their vehicles onto the streets. Instead, he suggests using trash […]
Conesville Village Hall completed within budget
Construction has been completed on the new Conesville Village Hall located at 312 State St. in Conesville, within budget. The village purchased the 312 State St. property in November 2020 after the Coshocton County Sheriff offered the property at public sale on two occasions and failed to produce a single bid. According to Solicitor William […]
Mills delivers state of the city
2021 the year of variants, health care crisis, inflation, worker shortages, supply chain issues, vaccinations, at least not all meetings are on zoom, we are in the hybrid model now. That two week “flatten the curve” sure lasted longer than we all expected. President Hilgenberg, council members, elected officials, coworkers, and my fellow citizens. I […]
Council discusses needs of Coshocton during inclement weather
At the city council meeting, held on Jan. 24, Amy Shutt was introduced as the new council clerk. Council members held a moment of silence for the previous clerk, Cherry Wilson, who passed away while battling cancer. Also, Mayor Mark Mills requested Terry Boehm be added to the City Health Board to replace Doug Speicher […]