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 […]
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Christian School says goodbye to dearly loved teacher
COSHOCTON – A Coshocton Christian School teacher is moving on to answer God’s calling, but the students and staff couldn’t let her go without a celebration. What started out as a Christmas program on Dec. 16, was really a surprise party in disguise for Tara Parson, who taught social studies and English to the high […]
Ridgewood students celebrate with grandparents
WEST LAFAYETTE – Ridgewood Elementary School third graders invited their grandparents to enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and watch Polar Express with them on Dec. 16. The 86 third graders and their grandparents also were welcome to come to the special day in their pajamas. Haylee Kinsey was surprised when both of her grandmothers, Becky Graham […]
Coshocton Elks BPO 376 hoop shoot winners named
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Elks Lodge BPO 376 held the annual hoop shoot at Coshocton High School on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14 with a nice group of youngsters participating. While the numbers were down from last year due to several other youth oriented sports events happening in the community, the youth that participated were enthusiastic. […]
Reason for the season
COSHOCTON – With Christmas approaching, it’s easy to get all wrapped up in the glittery lights, the shopping, baking cookies, and finding that perfect gift for family and friends. But this Christmas season, take time to reflect on what the season is really all about, the birth of Jesus and the journey to Bethlehem. The […]
Soldiers celebrate with families
COSHOCTON – Soldiers from the 1485th Battalion of the Army National Guard Kilo Company “Commandos” who have been away at boot camp and those preparing to move on to advance training and their families were treated to a Christmas party. The celebration was held Dec. 14 at the National Guard Armory in Coshocton and included […]
River View FFA gives children a country Christmas
COSHOCTON – River View High School’s FFA Touch of Country Christmas is all about putting smiles on the faces of children. “My kids look forward to this,” said Dick Addy, who is a bus driver for Hopewell. “For a lot of them this is the highlight of their Christmas. It’s a fantastic thing these guys do.” This […]
Coshocton County Courthouse undergoing renovations
COSHOCTON – In 2004, Irene Miller went to the Coshocton Foundation asking for funding to conduct a feasibility study on renovating the courthouse. Ten year later, Miller’s dream is becoming a reality. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Lepi Enterprises started work on renovating the Common Pleas Court Room. After tearing down the drop ceiling, the staff […]
Auction benefits Higher Hopes
WARSAW – An eager crowd of bidders gathered together to raise funds for Higher Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center at its 14th annual auction on Dec. 6, at River View High School. “It’s unbelievable what this makes you feel like,” said Tom Roahrig of Higher Hopes, a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic riding opportunities for children […]