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
County Road 16 Road update
COSHOCTON – Coshocton County Engineer Frederick Wachtel announced construction crews will be installing guardrail along County Road 16 near Morgan Run Road beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27. Morgan Run Road will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the intersection with County Road 16 during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suggested detour route would […]
BPW hosts Meet the Candidates Night
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Business and Professional Women and Coshocton County Farm Bureau once again sponsored Meet the Candidates Night at the Coshocton County Career Center on Thursday evening, Oct. 16 beginning at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments and meet and greet. Candidates’ forum started at 7 p.m. and was broadcast live on WTNS Radio. Ken […]
Judge DeWine visits Coshocton County Courthouse
Judge Pat DeWine, First District Court of Appeals, is running for Ohio Supreme Court and stopped by the Coshocton County Courthouse on Thursday, Oct. 15 to visit and tour the newly-renovated courtroom. “It’s beautiful,” he said about the courthouse. “It’s one of the most beautiful courthouses I’ve ever seen. It’s a majestic restoration. I’m struck […]
City excited about paving progress
COSHOCTON – Mayor Steve Mercer was happy to report at the Oct. 13 Coshocton City Council meeting that the major paving projects in the city have been completed for the year. “All of our main arteries have now been paved (in the last few years),” he said. “Next spring we will be paving Otsego Avenue, […]
Rep. Hayes votes to send Charter School Reform Bill to governor
COLUMBUS—During today’s session, State Representative Bill Hayes (R-Harrison Township) voted to send landmark charter school reform legislation to Governor Kasich for his consideration. “House Bill 2 will go a long way toward increasing accountability and transparency in Ohio’s charter schools,” said Rep. Hayes. “Charter school reform has been a top priority in the House, and […]
Gibbs gives statement on creation of select committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Wednesday afternoon, the House of Representatives voted to establish a Select Investigative Panel to investigate the practices related to abortion procedures and the alleged sale of body parts for profit. After the vote, Congressman Bob Gibbs released the following statement: “Earlier this year, we saw the dark nature of the abortion industry. […]
Village of West Lafayette resurfacing announced
WEST LAFAYETTE – Coshocton County Engineer Frederick Wachtel announced construction crews will be resurfacing Oak Street, Fifth Street, and Kirk Street within the Village of West Lafayette on Monday, Oct. 5, weather permitting. Although traffic will be maintained using flaggers and signs, motorists are to expect delays throughout the area. This work is in conjunction […]
Gibbs makes statement on continuing resolution vote
WASHINGTON, DC – Following the vote on the continuing resolution, Congressman Bob Gibbs released the following statement: “Today, I voted against a short-term funding bill that does not address the real problems here in Washington. While the House has been doing its work and passing bills that fund the government, the Senate hides behind a […]