Heritage Ohio, Inc. announced Coshocton has been selected as the newest community to join the Ohio Main Street Program. Coshocton has been participating in Heritage Ohio’s Downtown Affiliate Program since 2011, building the capacity needed to be successful in revitalizing downtown. Heritage Ohio hosted a member selection committee over zoom on May 27. During the […]
Heritage Ohio, Inc. announced Coshocton has been selected as the newest community to join the Ohio Main Street Program. Coshocton has been participating in Heritage Ohio’s Downtown Affiliate Program since 2011, building the capacity needed to be successful in revitalizing downtown. Heritage Ohio hosted a member selection committee over zoom on May 27. During the […]
The Coshocton Public Library’s summer reading program is in full swing, and families are taking advantage of the fun, excitement and learning that each animal antic session is providing. Cyndi Shutt, youth services coordinator for the library, said all of the animal Antics sessions are booked, but she wants to encourage people to call if […]
Make your plans now for Dinner Under the Stars, a special dinner event on Saturday, Aug. 7. Take part in the annual outdoor party on Whitewoman Street in front of the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum, beginning at 6:15 p.m. Serving as the museum’s 90th birthday party, extravagance and exaggeration are encouraged. Creativity is the staple for this […]
Coshocton City School announced that Gary Forbes will become the new interim athletic director for the 2021-22 school year. Forbes has coached football at all levels since 1983, as well as track and field for seven years. He has also served in leadership roles with the Coshocton Football Boosters and started the football mentoring program […]
River View Football Biddy Camp will be held on Tuesday through Thursday, July 6-8 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the high school practice field. Students must be going into fourth, fifth, or sixth grade. Cost is $20 (cash only) per student and is due on the first day. Parent must register the student and complete paperwork […]
The Elks Golf League met for week four on June 7 at Hickory Flats Golf Course. Results were: Low Gross (34) Bob Olinger, Mason Waycaster; Low Net (30) Brent McKee; High Points (12.00) Brent Mckee, Joe Hykes; Most Bogeys (6) Mike Jameson, Steve Schlarb, Greg Porcher; Most Pars (8) Darin Desender; Most Birdies (2) Logan […]
The Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival takes off this weekend at the fairgrounds, returning after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, offering all the fun and thrills that you would expect. This event is a terrific family focused opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy early June in Coshocton County. Take advantage of it […]
While there is some dispute, credit is widely given to Union General John A. Logan for founding the holiday that we now recognize as Memorial Day. Meant to honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War, General Logan set May 30, 1868, as the day to decorate the graves of the Civil War soldiers who […]
The long school year of 2020-2021 is coming to a close. Can we please take a moment to thank all of our teachers, administrators, coaches, maintenance crews, bus drivers, janitors, cooks, and all of those that worked and endured through the frustration of the COVID-19 pandemic. These folks go to work each day to ensure […]
On June 6th, the Sheriff Office investigated 1 Accident and 7 Complaints. Accidents: Gregory Rine of Coshocton was backing from a driveway in the 400 block of Locust Street, when he struck a vehicle, traveling East on Locust Street, driven by Lisa Tatro of Coshocton. Complaints: Dustin Wiggins of Coshocton reported larceny in the 700 […]
On June 4th, the Sheriff Office investigated 2 Accidents and 9 Complaints. Accidents: Cornelius Lewis of Coshocton struck a raccoon on County Road 23, disabling his vehicle. Roel Verlot of New Jersey was traveling Eastbound on US Route 36, when he struck a deer. Complaints: Traffic stop. Shane Hines of Coshocton reported his 1990 White […]
On June 3rd, the Sheriff Office investigated 1 Accident and 5 Complaints. Accident: Sindy Hardesty of Coshocton was traveling Eastbound on Orange Street, when she failed to yield and struck a vehicle driven by Robert Chilcote of Coshocton. Complaints: An employee of Coshocton Furniture reported a suspicious person. An unknown male stole cordless power tool […]
Every year the Ohio Elks Association provides financial aid to assist local Elks Clubs with the care, treatment, training and rehabilitation for individuals with Cerebral Palsy in treatment centers throughout Ohio. Coshocton Elks Lodge 376 sets out coin banks for members to donate to this worthy cause. The state Elks association contributes the maximum amount […]
Celebrating 30 years of providing outstanding leadership, networking and project management skills, Leadership Coshocton County is currently accepting applications. The class of 2022 will utilize the “Positive Leadership” curriculum, designed for and by civic leadership programs. This curriculum will bring an added focus of leadership through developing capacities and social force. This nine-month program meets […]
The West Lafayette Rotary Club and the West Lafayette Lions Club announce the second year of the Lease an American Flag project. A 3’x5’ flag on a 10’ staff will be placed in a plastic anchor pipe buried in a resident’s front yard. The anchor will be flush with the ground with a cap on […]
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This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!
This week’s e-edition of The Coshocton County Beacon is now online. Want to get free mail delivery of the print edition of The Beacon? Request it here!
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Robert “Buck” Lee Williamson, 89, of Coshocton passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born in Coshocton on September 30, 1931 to the late Ralph and Blanche (Guthrie) Williamson. As a young man he enjoyed training and showing horses and working with his dad and Hap Powelson doing fairs and carnivals, where he earned […]
Judith Ann Savage, 63, passed away on November 29, 2020, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, Colorado. She was the wife of Jeffrey Lee Savage, and shared 45 years of marriage. Born on June 14, 1957, in Coshocton, Ohio, Judy was the daughter of Tina Barstow and Paul Kreis. She graduated from Coshocton High […]
Catherine R. Wolford, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Signature Healthcare of Coshocton at the age of 76. Catherine was born on May 1, 1945 in Santa Monica, California to the late Edger A. and Mary E. (Wenham) Wolford. Catherine had a passion for nature and the outdoors. She also enjoyed dogs and […]
John Rettos, formerly of Coshocton, passed away June 3, 2021 peacefully, surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 1, 1930 in Yorkville, Ohio to the late Michael and Mary (Makras) Rettos. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Reba Thomas Rettos; one son, Christopher John (Jean) Rettos of Athens, Ohio, daughter Andrea Lynne […]
Franklin “Jay” Brink, 50, of Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his residence He was born on Dec. 19, 1970 in Coshocton, OH. Jay loved photography, hiking, golf, vacationing and his cat, Bailey He is survived by loving wife of eight years, Kelley; children, Haley and Taylor; mother, Ellen; sister, Debby […]
Justin Lee Loggins, 38, of Coshocton passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio on June 4, 1982 to Steve and Elizabeth Loggins, who survives. Just worked as a construction worker and drove semi truck. He enjoyed working on cars and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of the Thug […]
Laura Jean Holub, 51, of Fresno, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at her home. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 3, 1970 to the late James and Patricia (Blozay) Holub. Laura loved all kinds of flower including house plants and outdoor plants. She enjoyed hunting and taking rides on the motorcycle. Above […]