Last year, the Christmas Magic in Lights event was very popular, and a group was formed to hopefully make this an annual event. D Woodward Wells said this year’s event will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4 from 6-9 p.m. each night. It will be at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds again and they are […]
More than 1,000 cars enjoyed a Christmas lights display on Dec. 5 at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds. All money donations from the event will be given to the Coshocton County Firefighters Toy Drive. A total is not yet available as donations are still coming in. (Photos by Jen Jones)
A very special event is coming to the Coshocton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 5. The newly-formed group, Friends of the Junior Fair, will be presenting Christmas Magic in Lights. This year’s theme is Storybook Christmas. The drive-thru light display will start at the main gate of the fairgrounds and will be from 6-9 p.m. […]
The Coshocton Agricultural Society will postpone this years Freedom Celebration until a later date. The Coshocton Agricultural Society had changed this years show to an all aerial show so that it would be seen from just about anywhere in the city and had planned to close the gates to the Fair Grounds. In talking with […]
COSHOCTON – Despite the extreme heat, large crowds arrived at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 19 for the autocross event and on Saturday, July 20 for the rough truck event. Rod Lindsey, fairboard president, said that autocross is a new event that was suggested to the board. “This is a new event in […]
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Fairgrounds will have a weekend of loud, oil-burning, rim-wrecking fun. Not only are they hosting the annual rough truck, but this year, they’re adding an event for Friday night at the grandstands. Autocross will be making its debut at the fairgrounds on Friday, July 19 in the grandstands for a […]
COSHOCTON – TayRae Farm LLC and Dappled Willow Acres are working together to bring a nationally – ranked goat show to Coshocton County. The 2018 Coshocton County ABGA (American Boer Goat Association) Showcase will be held Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds in Hunter Arena. “Our show will have two parts,” said Travis […]
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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 […]