On July 4, 2020, the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office was contacted in reference to a 17 year old male being the victim of an armed robbery. Deputies and detectives began investigating the incident. On July 7, 2020 detectives and deputies took four adults into custody in reference to this incident. They also executed search warrants […]
The Coshocton Footlight Players will conduct the annual membership meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the meeting will take place only online using the Zoom platform. Members interested in attending should send an email to [email protected] to reserve a spot for the Zoom meeting invitation. Instructions for joining […]
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In today’s busy world, baking seems to be a lost art. Often, both parents are working and taking the time to bake a treat is just another chore to take care of. However, baking with your children can provide amazing benefits. Besides having a delicious treat as the end product, baking helps children to develop […]
Coshocton County is currently at 65.7 percent self-response rate for the 2020 Census. That is only 6.3 percent below the 2010 rate. Areas with the most people still needing to return their information include: Sixth Street on the west side, Locust Street and Oak Avenue on the north, the railroad tracks on the east, and […]
“WWII Posters — Rallying the Home Front” will be on display at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum through Dec. 31. This special exhibit of more than 500 American propaganda posters commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. As the U.S. sent troops to the front lines, artists were recruited to encourage those at home to […]
The First National Bank Junior Golf Tour took place July 2, at Hickory Flats Golf Course in West Lafayette. Results were: Boys 16-18 Division (blue tees): Charlie Kilpatrick (Ridgewood) – 86; Girls 16-18 Division (red tees): Lexi Zimmer (Ridgewood) – 88; Boys 13-15 Division (white tees): Gavin Gress (River View) – 78 and Colton Gress (River […]
Several young area golfers have been working on their game this summer. The following placed at the First National Bank Junior Golf Tour. Those who placed on June 25 were: Boys 16-18 Division (black tees) – Charlie Kilpatrick (Ridgewood) 80; Girls 13-15 Division (red tees; nine holes) – Paige Nicely (River View) 49; Boys 12 & […]
Three Rivers Bassmasters held its third club tournament for 2020 with five members and one guest competing. The tournament was held on Seneca Lake on June 28. Tournament results were: First – Bret Lingo, 4.52 lbs.; big bass – Bret Lingo, 2.79 lbs. Club meetings are held spring through fall. The next meeting is Sunday, […]
As many of us continue to deal with slow or intermittent internet issues, dropped cell phone coverage and many other aspects of the ramped-up pace of working remotely, did we ever consider that COVID-19 would cause us to become more fractured and divided instead of bringing us closer together? Combine that with the riots and […]
As more and more venues open their doors to the public, are we increasing the risk of a spike in the COVID-19 virus? We are already seeing this happening around the world and in some cases, around the nation. As I bounce around on the internet looking at the number of cases, one thing strikes […]
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, positive things are happening in Coshocton County. The Three Rivers Bridge project is on tap to be finished this summer – and I think that all of us can see that the project is starting to wrap up – in a few weeks we will be able to […]
Sheriff’s Report for July 8, 2020 On July 7, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 0 accidents and 3 complaints. Accidents: Complaints: Melvin Bussey of Coshocton, advised he was assaulted in the 1600 Block of South 2nd Street. Gloria Zimmer of Coshocton, reported a breaking and entering into a tool shed in the 300 Block of South […]
Sheriff’s Office Report for July 7, 2020 On July 6, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 3 accidents and 5 complaints. Accidents: A two vehicle non-injury crash was reported on Township Road 359. Mason Varns of Warsaw, was traveling south bound in the 700 block of South 2nd Street when he was struck by a vehicle being […]
Sheriff’s Office Report for July 6, 2020 On July 5, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 2 accidents and 3 complaints. Accidents: An unoccupied black car was located crashed into a utility pole on County Road 271. Joseph Freetage of Canal Lewisville, was traveling east bound on US 36 in the area of Raven’s Glenn Winery, when […]
Due to the coronavirus, the deadline for the Joan McNeely Working Woman Scholarship has been extended to Monday, July 13. The checks will be disbursed at the August picnic on Monday, Aug. 17. You can pick up applications at Jacobs-Vanaman Insurance, 530 Main Street. Due to precautions and safety of employees, knock on their door […]
The Write-On Writers Guild is sponsoring its second summer writing contest. Winning entries will be read at the Seventh annual Writers Workshop set for Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Frontier Power Community Room, 770 S. Second St. in Coshocton. Registration and continental breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. Featured speaker will be Wendy Koile, there will […]
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 […]
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!
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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Rita Hill, 83, of Coshocton passed away at Coshocton County Regional Medical Center on Monday, July 6, 2020. Rita was born in Coshocton on April 22, 1937 to the late Albert and Judith (Hughes) Burris. She was a member of the AMVETS, VFW Auxiliary and the Gold Wing Club. Rita enjoyed bowling, spending time in […]
James William Rogers, 92, of Orrville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. He was born on June 13, 1928 in Blissfield, Ohio to the late William and Edith (Jarvis) Rogers. Jim grew up farming and loved every aspect of it. After attending college, Jim joined the United States Army, serving his country from […]
Bessie M. Yacapraro, 85, of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Bessie was born in Lakeville, Ohio November 19, 1934 to the late Harry James and Zelptha Alberta (Etzwiler) Sigler. September 20, 1952 she married Joseph A. Yacapraro Sr., who preceded her in death March 24, 2012. Bessie is survived by one […]
Thomas T. “Tom” Ungurean, 69, passed away at his family home on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Tom was born in Coshocton on June 7, 1951 to the late Constantine “Carl” and Sophie F. Ungurean. He loved his airplanes, motorcycles, race cars and collecting guns. Tom was the Vice President of Oxford Mining in Coshocton, Alton […]
Jeffrey L. “JR” Robison, 63 of Coshocton, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. JR was born in Orrville, Ohio on March 27, 1957 to the late Osker and Corinne (Jensen) Robison. JR was a member of the Coshocton Elks Lodge #376. He loved working with his hands; he worked in Auto Body throughout his […]
Conor Allen Wright, 28, passed away on July 2nd, 2020. He was born in Columbus on January 10th, 1992 to Charlotte Dotson and the late Terry Allen Wright. Conor is survived by his mother Charlotte and his brother Corbin Wright. A cremation will take place for Conor and the Miller Funeral Home is serving the […]
Olive L. Corder, 89, of Coshocton passed away at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Olive was born in Coshocton, Ohio on Sept. 3, 1930 to the late Robert and Lucy (Jones) Richcreek. She graduated from Roscoe High School and was a private L.P.N. throughout her life. Olive was a member […]
