People & PlacesThe Coshocton County Emergency Management Agency in conjunction with the National Weather Service conducted extensive damage surveys in relation to the severe storm that passed through Coshocton County the night of May 7, 2024. The damage surveys began near the Coshocton and Muskingum County line and extended to the area between Conesville and State Route […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced 18 new economic development projects that will significantly improve waterfronts, trails, parks, and historic downtown districts in Ohio’s Appalachian region. More than $51 million will be awarded to 18 communities in 10 counties as part of the $500-million […]
On May 8th, 2024 at approximately 10:28 AM the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call in reference to an accident with injury in the 51000 block of State Route 541, Lafayette Township. Upon arrival of emergency personal, it was determined that Mustapha Ameur, 49 years old, of Galloway, was traveling East on State […]
On May 7, 2024 at 7:59 p.m. the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a farming accident on Township Road 50. Upon arrival of emergency personnel it was found that a 1 year old child was injured during the accident and was pronounced deceased at the scene. This incident remains […]
Are you new to the Coshocton community? Just graduated from college? Recently retired? A lifelong resident who wants to learn more about their community? An individual seeking to improve their leadership skills? Then Leadership Coshocton County is for you. Celebrating more than 30 years of providing outstanding leadership, networking and project management skills, Leadership Coshocton […]
Despite a rainy morning, hundreds of people lined the water at Lake Park for the annual Kids Fishing Derby on May 4. The derby is sponsored by The Coshocton Sportsman’s Association, Friends of the Park, and the Coshocton Park District. The event was free for the community and 280 children registered. Each child registered received […]
Last fall, River View Senior Maliya Williams planned a prom for those in the county with special needs for her senior project. The prom was held at Hopewell School and was a huge success. As she was planning the prom, she noticed that staff didn’t seem to be as appreciated as they should be. “I […]
On May 1, 2024, at approximately 3:42 a.m. the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office was advised that Newcomerstown PD was in pursuit of a red truck traveling Westbound on CR 9. Before deputies arrived to the area, the driver stopped on CR 254 and ran from the vehicle. After a brief foot pursuit, the male was […]
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Toni Patterson-Dulaney, 53, of Belmont, Mississippi passed away December 29, 2023, at North Medical Center, Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio, on September 2, 1970, to Kenneth and Karen (Lahna) Patterson of West Lafayette, Ohio. Toni was a graduate of Ridgewood High School class of 1988. She went on to serve in the […]
Edith Marie (Fisher) Welker passed away peacefully and surrounded by family Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born Dec. 20, 1040 in Coshocton Co. to the late Leo and Pearl (Guthrie) Fisher. She was married to the late Dean Welker, Harold Ross, and Robert Carson. Edith is survived by her […]
Charles “Buz” Glass, 84, of Coshocton passed away on May 8, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 3, 1940 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Charlotte S. (Carter) and Andrew Steppenbacker. In his younger years, Buz enjoyed sports, playing softball, football and ice hockey. After high school, he entered the United States […]
Gregory K. Hall, 54, of West Lafayette passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on April 27, 1970. Greg graduated from River View High School in 1988 and West Liberty State College with a bachelor’s degree in business management and accounting. He was working at Wal-Mart in Newark for 31 […]
Glen Ray Cognion, 54, of West Lafayette passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Coshocton Regional Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born on April 5, 1970 in Coshocton to the late Anthony and Judith Ann (Moore) Cognion. He enjoyed working on cars and keeping up with his family on social media. He never […]
Marjorie Lynn Els passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on January 22, 1937, in Coshocton, Ohio, Marjorie was a lifelong resident who touched the hearts of everyone she met with her loving nature. Marjorie graduated from Coshocton High School in the class of 1954. Her dedication to community […]
Terry Lee Cornelius, age 76, of West Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born on January 22, 1948, to the late Betty Casey in Coshocton County. He graduated from West Holmes High School in 1966 and married Charlotte (Smith) Cornelius on February 14, 1968. Terry worked at the Paper Mill for […]