Daytona postponed – again? As of this writing, yes. Less importantly, who watched the Oscars? And further, has anyone seen “The Artist”? Please let me know. Most of the time, I think that we live in our world and Hollywood exists on another planet. Super Tuesday looms on the horizon as I write this column. […]
Wondering where winter went? It seems that most don’t care. I imagine the kids care. A lack of snow means no days off school, sledding, snowball fights or crafting a cool snowman – or snowwoman depending of course. Now, you could do what Dad told me they used to do “back in the day”. Make […]
The Beacon accompanied representatives from Richard Downing Airport on Wednesday, Feb. 8 to a meeting in Columbus on funding, operations and the economic impact county airports have on their respective communities. The morning meeting was held at the offices of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, located on East State Street. Presenters included Brad Cole, […]
The commercials. The hype. The half-time show. Which did you enjoy more? Certainly Madonna, even with a few slips and missteps, still performs admirably at 53 years old. And for those that poked fun at the material girl, come on, wait until you’re 53. . . and try to perform at the Super Bowl half-time […]
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Robert C. “Bob” Dalzell, 73, of Conesville, Ohio walked through the gates of Heaven to join his Savior and his loved ones Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Genesis Hospital following a short illness. Born January 28, 1949 in Zanesville he was a son of the late Robert W. and Benita M. (Ellis) Dalzell. Bob was […]
Sally Ann (Ray) Erow, 75, died Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her residence. She was born Aug. 16, 1947 in Coshocton to the late Richard and Marion (Robinson) Ray. She was a 1967 graduate of River View High School, and worked at the former Coshocton Co. Memorial Hospital for 35 years. After retiring from the […]
Phyllis (Gilmore) McCullough, age 99, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 16, 1924, to Leonard and Iva (Marshall) Gilmore in Coshocton County, Ohio. Phyllis married Ross McCullough August 10, 1941, and they resided in Coshocton County for many years until the family […]
Joyce D. Mullett, 76, of Coshocton passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023, at Altercare of Coshocton. Joyce was born on July 29, 1946, in Coshocton to the Robert William “Bill” and Rose C. (Brown) Hagans. She retired from River View Schools as secretary for Keene Elementary and worked part-time at Triplitt’s Pharmacy. Joyce was […]
Velma Pauline Hoffman, of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away at the age of 100 on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was born on May 9, 1922, near Isleta, Ohio, to the late Russell D. Hart and Emma H. (Zimmerman) Hart. As a grade school student, she attended a one room school (Center Valley) and later West […]
Barton Dan Baker, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 2, 1945 in Mt. Vernon to the late Joe and Lucille (Saunier) Baker. He married his first wife and mother of his children, Sandra (Wilhelm) Baker, on September […]
On January 15, 2023, Erin Jeanene Collins-Butler of Portland, Tennessee passed away. Born to the late Joy (Groves) Collins and Delmas “Jim” Collins of West Lafayette, Ohio on May 21, 1957, she was the youngest of three daughters. Erin graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1975, was involved in band and choir, and was the […]