After months of wondering when the vaccine for COVID-19 would be available, the first doses have been given in Coshocton County. According to Steve Lonsinger, health commissioner for Coshocton County, the county and city health departments each received 100 doses of the vaccine. “Each week, the allotment could be a different amount. Other vaccine providers, […]
On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Coshocton City Health Department and Coshocton County Health Department were notified that based on review of data Coshocton County is now at red status in the Public Health Advisory System. This change in status from orange to red is due to the following: New cases per capita (325.1 cases per […]
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission has announced that there are funds available to assist households impacted by COVID-19 with past due rent or mortgage payments and to prevent water and sewer disconnections. Households who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (a household of four may earn up to $52,400 in the past […]
In March, the Coshocton Senior Center, like so many of the businesses in the community, was forced to close the doors to its guests. While its was no longer permitted to have seniors visit the facility, the most crucial service of senior meal delivery had its most rapid period of growth ever. The senior center […]
The Coshocton County Commissioners have decided to support local small business and non-profit organizations by dedicating $500,000 of Coronavirus Aid Relief Funds to aid those that have sustained economic hardships as a result of the public health emergency. The Coshocton County Commissioners received $1.3 million in the third round funding from CARES Act and Ohio […]
This 2020-21 school year has given parents a lot to consider and a lot of say. Parents have had to carefully think about what is best for their children, what’s most important when it comes to their child and what works for their family. With a terrible virus going around, the ever-changing health recommendations over […]
Coshocton City Health Department and Coshocton County Health Department officials are addressing a recent article in the Cincinnati Enquirer due to statistical and data errors that are reported through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The article references the COVID-19 outbreak at Signature Healthcare that occurred in June of this year. The data […]
On Monday, June 29, 2020 the Coshocton City Health Department and Coshocton County Health Department were notified of the first COVID-19 related death in Coshocton County. The individual was an 81-year-old male. “Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased,” said Rob McMasters, EMA director.
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Mary E. (Krebs) Kaser, born March 5, 1940 to Gilbert and Carrie (McFee) Krebs in Coshocton, was called home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2021 at the age of 80. She married Andy “Joe” Kaser on June 21, 1958. They made their home in Warsaw before moving to Ashley where they raised their […]
Cyrus C. “Shiloh” Larntz, 20, of Coshocton passed away on Tuesday January 12, 2021. He was born in Coshocton to Paul C. and Amber M. (Stroup) Larntz on November 23, 2000. He graduated from Coshocton High School in the class of 2018 and was currently an honor student attending Mount Vernon Nazarene College where he […]
Donald “Don” Carpenter, 71, of Coshocton passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on July 4, 1949 to the late Jack and Marie (Bear) Carpenter. Don was a graduate of Ridgewood High School, following high school he was drafted to the United […]
Nancy Burchett, 71, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. She was born Sept. 1, 1949 in West Liberty, KY to the late Woodrow and Irene Salyer. She married Randall Burchett April 17, 1970, who preceded her in death Jan. 30, 2009. She was a devoted grandmother, and loved attending her […]
Margaret “Peg” Anderson, 94, passed away at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was born February 27, 1926 in Delaware, OH to the late James F. and Hildreth E. (Davis) Whiteside. On August 9, 1943, she was married to Paul R. Anderson, who preceded her in death in […]
Gary Anthony “Tony” Cossu, 64, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1956 in Cleveland to John and Lola (Rowe) Cossu. He was primarily a mechanic but really a “Jack of all trades”. He liked working on cars, loved motor racing and race cars, loved his grandkids and […]