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 […]
Community News
Space camp info session announced
COSHOCTON – All present third through fifth and sixth through seventh graders that are interested in participating at Space Camp/Academy in Huntsville, Ala., are invited to attend an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Roscoe United Methodist Church (475 High St. near Roscoe Village) in the fellowship hall. Retired River View teachers, […]
DD Awareness Month theme is ‘What’s Your Story’
COSHOCTON – March is national Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and the Coshocton County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Coshocton DD) is inviting the community to celebrate the abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities. This year’s theme, “What’s Your Story?” encourages the community to get to know the unique stories of individuals with disabilities that live, work, […]
Rent party scheduled
COSHOCTON – Join rock singer/songwriter/guitarist Evan Abood from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 4, at The Pomerene Center for the Arts’ monthly Rent Party. This is Abood’s first acoustic performance coming out of the recording studio. He’s just finished his debut solo album and will be performing new music you will not want to […]
Hayes working on protecting children in the age of technology
COSHOCTON – In the ever evolving age of technology, society has reaped many benefits from having the world at our fingertips. While the Internet age has promoted tremendous achievement for individuals, small businesses, large corporations and beyond, there are still many dangers posed by this technological revolution. One of the most appalling uses for the […]
Bancroft Park tear down
COSHOCTON – Bancroft Park on South 11th Street is being torn down as part of the city government’s plans to clean up the town. What memories of the park do you have?
Local Bounty update
It’s always a great day to shop at Local Bounty where the food is fresh and tasty. We always welcome new vendors and new shoppers, and enjoy taking time to talk with our customers about our products. Thanks for your support of Coshocton’s only indoor, year-round farmers’ market. Upcoming events March 12, Saturday at […]
Warning sirens to be tested
COSHOCTON – A monthly test of outdoor warning sirens, will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2. The monthly test will also promote public awareness of the seven warning sirens located throughout the county. These seven sirens are located at Bakersville, Conesville, Coshocton City, Canal Lewisville, Pleasant Valley, West Lafayette and Walhonding Valley Fire Stations. […]
Weights & Measures Week: More than meets the eye
COSHOCTON – Weights and Measures Week is celebrated March 1-7 each year to commemorate John Adams signing the first United States weights and measures law on March 2, 1799. Weights and measures responsibilities in the marketplace have expanded well beyond simple scales and meters and include much more than meets the eye. In addition to […]