Mark’s Musings
Our community was hit last week with the news that WestRock, which most of us still may refer to as Stone Container, will be closing at the end of November. Over 200 employees and their families will be affected. Not only is WestRock a healthy daily consumer of the city of Coshocton’s water supply, but […]
The 164th annual Coshocton County Fair is in the books. Except for a few bits of paper floating down the empty midway, maybe a paper cup here and there, the trophies and ribbons adorning the mantel until the Christmas decorations come out and the trappings of winnings are placed in a child’s bedroom, this year’s […]
What a difference a day makes! Or a week. Or one play. We hear these popular clichés and quips frequently but perhaps you, like me, do not take the time to ponder them much. First, we can write about the difference between a Saturday at the Coshocton County Fair and a Sunday at the Coshocton […]
Every year at this time my column seems to be pointed in one major direction–and as always-several minor ones. This week it has to be the Coshocton County Fair, the grand-daddy signature event of our community for 164 years. Like many of our readers, the fair brings back fond memories of happy moments spent with […]
The Pope spoke with the Castro brothers during his three day stop in Cuba during his scheduled visit to the island nation on a visit that will continue on to the United States. This is an historic visit in many ways – including the fact that Pope Francis will meet with President Obama at the […]
Our community lost a hero last week with the passing of Mr. Lewis Baker. Mr. Baker was a World War II Army Air Force veteran and was taken prisoner in France in September 1943. He was a POW for 20 months until May 1945. Mr. Baker was an avid supporter of POW’s and widows and […]
This is one of two times-typically-that we publish The Beacon prior to the weekend. In this case it is due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday. So I am at the mercy of print deadlines in regards to the Buckeyes and their performance against Virginia Tech on Monday night. Let’s go out on a […]
The countdown begins. Less than a week remains until the Buckeyes take the field to defend their National Championship at Virginia Tech. My goal is to not make this column entirely sports oriented but a lot is happening in the sports world – let’s cover it quickly. The Browns – preseason one win, two losses, […]
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Jean C. Raber, 84, of Coshocton passed away at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born in Coshocton on August 16, 1939 to the late Vincent Francis and Laura (Hiser) Lauvray. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School, Jean worked at the County Home before marrying her husband, Noah […]
Rhonda Linn (Walters) Wilson, 62, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born June 15, 1961 in Mansfield to the late Floyd H. and Shirley D. (Bemiller) Walters. She was a 1979 graduate of Mansfield Sr. High School. Rhonda was married to Robert K. Rothrock, and together they had two daughters, Casey Renee and […]
David Alva Carpenter, 60, of Coshocton passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1963 in Columbus to the late Max Carpenter and Mary S. (Pasters) Carpenter, who survives. He graduated from Shenandoah High School and entered the work force with a passion […]
Celia Pearl Cognion, age 88, of West Lafayette, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1936, in Cambridge, Ohio to the late William Moffett and E. Viola (Wilson) Dunfee. On September 13, 1952, she married Carl Cognion. She received her GED from the American School of Chicago and […]
David James Rogers, age 70, of West Lafayette, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and community leader, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1953 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late James and Doris (Herbert) Rogers. He was a 1971 graduate of River View High School and attended Muskingum Area […]
Robert E. “Bob” Spitler, 103, of Coshocton passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Windsorwood Place. Bob was born in Fairfield County, Ohio on August 27, 1920 to the late Arlie and Margery (Parrish) Spitler. He graduated from Millersport High School and served in the United States Air Force. Bob served during WWII in […]
Daniel Spaulding, age 71, of Coshocton passed away on April 10, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 11, 1952 in Fairfax, VA. to the late Millard Spaulding and Phyllis (Taylor) Pappas. He was a graduate of Coshocton High School and then entered the United State Army, having served from 1972-1978. He went […]